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CURRICULUM VITAEKim Nguyen-FinnSchool of Rehabilitation Services and CounselingUniversity of Texas – Rio Grande Valley1201 West University DriveEHABW 1.102AEdinburg, Texas 78539phone: (956) TIONFall, 2012PresentIn Progress, Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling.University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. Successfully completed comprehensiveexamination. Classes taken include Distance Education, Advanced CounselingTechniques, Intern Supervision, Grant Writing, Administration and Leadership,Research.Dissertation (In Progress): Cost of Caring: The Effects of Euthanasia on AnimalShelter Workers.UTRGV Honors earned: UTRGV Presidential Graduate Scholarship (Spring, 2016;Fall, 2015). Margaret Draper General Scholarship (Spring, 2016; Fall, 2015). Joanand Bruce Reed Scholarship (Spring, 2016). John & Alma Ruby Van RamshorstScholarship (2015, 2014).Affiliation: Former charter member and Research Liaison, Active Minds at UTPA,a now defunct organization dedicated to reducing stigma against mental illness andpromote mental health on college campuses.1995-1998Masters of Arts in Education with a concentration in EducationalPsychology/Guidance and Counseling.University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Studied the uniqueneeds of Mexican-American youth in the lower Río Grande Valley and the specialneeds of women at the community college level.Honor earned: UTSA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences GeneralScholarship for Graduate Students (1998).1

Affiliations: Charter member, Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Alpha Chi chapter, counselinghonors society. Maintained active participation in the society byperforming community service projects, such as pet therapy for patients ofnursing homes or mental health facilities.Member, San Antonio C. G. Jung Center.1991-1995Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TexasStudied Sociology and Philosophy in addition to Psychology.Honors earned: Student Honors Convocation, Outstanding Achievement,University Honors Program (1993 and 1992); University Honors ProgramAcademic Awards Scholarship (1992); University Awards, OutstandingAchievement in French (1992).LICENSUREIssued 07/23/2002Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), License Number 17761Apr 2006-PresentLicensed Professional Counselor Board Approved Supervisor (LPC-S)2014-PresentLPC Board Approved Continuing Education ProviderPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEJan2015-Present Private Practice (Independent Contractor), Valley Psychological Services,Edinburg, TexasProvide individual, couples, family, and group counseling for all age groups.Conduct professional presentations. Provide LPC supervision.Aug2015-Present Full-time Lecturer (One-Year Appointment), School of RehabilitationServices and Counseling, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg,TexasUndergraduate CoursesIntroduction to RehabilitationIntroduction to Addiction StudiesMedical Aspects of RehabilitationLifespan and DevelopmentAssistive TechnologyRehabilitation ResearchMulticultural IssuesCase Management IIPracticum ISpecial Topics: Expressive Arts in Behavioral Health2

Graduate CourseTechniques in Rehabilitation CounselingCurriculum DevelopmentExpressive Arts in Behavioral Health (Undergraduate)CommitteesExpressive Arts Minor Steering Committee (2017-2018).Aug2017-Present Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Counseling and Guidance,University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TexasGraduate CourseIntroduction to CounselingAug2017-Dec2017 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services,University of North Texas, Denton, TexasGraduate CourseMulticultural Counseling (online)Jan2015-Present Consultant Counselor (Volunteer), Office for Victim Advocacyand Violence Prevention, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg,TexasProvide consultation services on an as-needed basis. Serve on annual conferenceplanning committee (2017).Nov2016-Present Support Group Facilitator (Volunteer), Office for Victim Advocacyand Violence Prevention, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg,TexasFacilitate support group for survivors of domestic assault.Feb2016-May2016 Support Group Facilitator (Volunteer), Domestic Violence Unit of theHidalgo County District Attorney’s Office, Edinburg, TexasFacilitate support group for survivors of domestic assault.Jan2015-Aug2015 Support Group Facilitator (Special Assignment), Office for Victim Advocacyand Violence Prevention, University of Texas -Pan American, Edinburg, TexasFacilitate support group for domestic violence/sexual assault survivors.Jan2014-Aug2015 Part-time Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Studies, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TexasTaught undergraduate Rehabilitation Research and Medical Aspects of3

Rehabilitation I.1999-Dec2014Supervising Clinical Therapist, Counseling and Psychological Services at theUniversity of Texas -Pan American, Edinburg, TexasDuties included assisting with the supervision and mentoring of Masters- andDoctoral-level practicum students and interns, and represented center infaculty/staff meetings. Provided students with psychotherapy and careercounseling on an individual or group basis. Managed caseload of up to 50students per semester. Maintained confidential records and individual files forstudent clients. Provided crisis intervention. Served as a referral source foruniversity and community resources. Was proactive in addressing needs ofstudents with disabilities being served by center. Worked collaboratively withvarious campus departments, including Student Health Services, DisabilityServices, and Student Judicial Services. Served administrative functions andmade clinical decisions for the center as Lead Counselor in transitionperiod between directors (Jul 2004 – Oct 2004). UTPA Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Teamo Team Coordinator and Member. Coordinated activities and trainings forUTPA CISM Team, the university’s crisis team involved in debriefingsand psychological first-aid, and is comprised of staff, faculty, andadministrators. Served as a Facilitator for debriefings and provided crisisintervention during critical incidents. Campus Assault Response Effort (CARE) Co-Coordinator and Advocate.Served as advocate for students who had been sexually assaulted either onor off-campus. Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Member. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems Trainer. Staff Senator, 2003 – 2006o Chair, 2005-2006, Staff Senate Nominations & Elections Committee.Coordinated elections of new Staff Senators under the constitution of theStaff Senate.o Chair, 2004-2005, Staff Senate Communications Committee. As chairof the Communications Committee, was in charge of updating Senatewebsite, writing/editing online Senate newsletter, and assisting with thecoordination of the Town Hall meeting each semester. Member, Institutional Planning and Assessment Committee. RepresentedStaff Senate 2003 to 2005 on presidentially appointed committee. Purpose ofthe committee was to help establish, design, and coordinate an on-going4

institutional assessment process and a continuing strategic planning processfor the university. Member, UTPA Environmental Health and Safety Committee. Conducted mental health screenings for Depression, Anxiety, EatingDisorders, and Healthy Relationships. Administered and interpreted assessments, such as Myers-Briggs TypeInventory, 16 Personality Factor, Self-Directed Search, Discover. Faculty advisor, Active Minds, UTPA Chapter, a student-led mental healthawareness group that worked to raise awareness about mental health, raisefunds for mental health education and resources through Active Minds, Inc.,promote positive mental health and wellness, educate students andadministrators about the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders,encourage students who are struggling to reach out and seek help, andreduce stigmas related to mental health. Served on Director of Student Health Search Committee (Fall, 2000), as wellas Search Committees for various other staff positions. Worked on the revision of the Clinical Therapist, Supervising ClinicalTherapist, and Counselor III Job Description Questionnaires (JDQ), whichsuccessfully led to the promotion of all center staff counselors. Assisted in the updating of the Center procedural manual, as well as thedevelopment of the front-desk staff procedural manual. Co-developed and facilitated workstudy trainings for the Center. Assisted in the development and implementation each semester of practicumstudent/intern training. Developed a referral handbook for faculty and staff, which outlines when torefer a student for counseling, center services, and tips for making asuccessful referral. Assisted in the development of promotional materials for the center,including updating center website and management of center Facebook page. Faculty Sponsor for the American Combat Judo/ Ju-Te-Ryu Club andTahanan, a Filipino campus student group, both now defunct. Mentor (former). Served as mentor to students who were foster children andare transitioning into college through the Preparation for Adult Living(PAL) program.5

Member, Planning Committee, GEAR-UP 2006 Conference “Keep TheDream Alive.” Multiple interviews with UTPA TV talk show, college and local newspaper,local television news program, and local radio program on various mentalhealth topics.Oct -Dec 1999 Volunteer, Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation,Edinburg, TexasCo-facilitated a counseling group for juvenile First-Time Offenders. Focused onpractical life skills attainment.Jul -Sep 1999 Social Service Worker II, Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health and MentalRetardation, Edinburg, TexasServed in the Children and Adolescent Unit. Responsibilities includedcoordinating, linking, and overseeing services for over 60 children, adolescents,and their families. Provided crisis intervention and stabilization services.1998 – 1999 Career Counselor, South Texas College, McAllen, TexasServed students with personal and academic counseling, as well as careerexploration. Duties included conducting workshops on topics such as CareerDecision-Making and Stress Management, providing students with transferinformation, and developing group counseling lesson plan on a group forbattered women. Served on the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Committeeand faculty search committees.1998 – 1999 Adjunct Instructor, South Texas College, Teacher Preparation Department.Taught Introduction to Education classes.May 1998-Aug 1998. Volunteer, Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health Mental Retardation,Children and Adolescent Unit, Edinburg, Texas.After completing practicum at this site, continued to serve the unit.Jan 1998-May 1998. Practicum Student, Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health MentalRetardation, Children and Adolescent Unit, Edinburg, Texas.Performed individual, family, and group counseling sessions, as well as crisisintervention. Participated in a community educational conference and clinicalreviews. Taught parenting skills and anger management. Counseled at-riskadolescents and helped equip them with skills to succeed in school and life.Conferred with CPS, Juvenile Probation, Charter Palms, and various schooldistricts about the progress, environment, and mental health of clients and theirfamilies.Jan 1996-Aug 1996. Help-Line Counselor Volunteer, United Way of Bexar County, SanAntonio, Texas.Handled crisis situations and gave callers vital information about availablecommunity resources. Provided referral services to appropriate local socialservice agencies.6