Kirby Brennan-Riddle Watertown, MA, 02472

New graduate student and former behavior therapist with a strong passion for (858) 213-5625
psychology, human communication, and storytelling across numerous mediums. kbrenn15@lesley.edu
My career goal is to assist and connect with others through cognitive behavioral
therapy and counseling psychology.

EDUCATION SKILLS

Lesley University, Cambridge — Counseling Psychology MFA Professional

Communication
August 2019 - May 2022
Graduate program focused on specialization and full preparation for work as a Experience with children,

counseling psychologist using cognitive behavioral therapy, amongst other animals, and

techniques. neurodivergent people

Strong People Skills

Emerson College, Boston — Writing, Literature, & Publishing
[Minor: Psychology]; GPA: 3.44 Experience Under Pressure

Strong Professional
September 2014 - May 2018
Writing Skills
Focus in creative writing and creative fiction alongside literature and
humanities studies, as well as several introductory and advanced courses in Proficiency with

psychology and sociology. computers (Avg 45 wpm)

EXPERIENCE
INTERESTS
ABA Consultation & Services, LLC., Braintree/Woburn —
Creative & Scholarly
Behavioral Therapist
Writing Participated in
June 2018 - Oct 2019
multiple courses on
Providing on-site therapy and research for children on the autism spectrum
creative fiction, essay
(or with behavioral disorders) using the applied behavioral analysis model,
writing, comedy writing,
alongside parental training and assistance for family members of clients.
poetry, and scientific
research writing.
Blanchards. —Cashier & Sales Associate
Film Production Member
Sept 2014 - July 2019
of multiple student
Point of sales operations, customer assistance, inventory management and
production teams and
shelving, display and facilities cleanliness, employee training and assistance,
cinematic projects
stock movement and familiarity, product research and review.
through high school and
The Garment District — Cashier & Retail Associate college.

May 2017 – Dec 2017 Music Performance Active

Inventory organization and management, point of sales and donation member of Paul Green’s
operations, loss prevention, customer service and assistance, dressing room School of Rock 2008-2013
attendant
(professionally-trained
VOLUNTEERSHIPS vocalist, intermediate

Crisis Text Line (741741) — Crisis Counselor piano and guitar/ukulele

Aug 2019 skills).

Non-profit outreach program that provides an anonymous text platform

across computer and phone access (4-12hr/week)