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Middle School
Babysitting for families in the neighborhood. -
High School
Took a child development class. Volunteered at library in school Joined a student organization where she helped create community service projects and fundraisers. Worked as a lifeguard at her local community pool. In this job, she became certified in CPR and First Aid, taught swim lessons and coached the swim team. Became a Certified Nursing Assistant. -
College
Pursued a degree in athletic training. Participated in intramural sports and used her fundraising experience to raise money for juvenile athletic foundations. -
After College
Worked with seven different high school athletic programs evaluating athletes and developing training programs. Made attending trainings a priority. These trainings cultivated in interest in the effects of massage on athletes, so Valerie decided to pursue becoming a certified massage therapist.