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In middle school she decided to babysit for 5 families in the local area.
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She volunteered at the local library conducting story hour for young children
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Valarie takes a high school child development class
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She worked as a lifeguard, learned CPR and first aid, taught swimming lessons, and coached a swim team.
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She created community service projects and fundraisers, developed her organization and teamwork skills, and attended leadership training seminars.
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Became a Certified Nursing Assistant
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She pursued her dream of athletic training. She participated in intramural sports and raised money for Juvenile athletic foundations.
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Worked with several different athletics programs and continued going to seminars and trainings, eventually leading to a certificate in Massage Therapy
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Had to transition from full time work to part time due to her children.
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She finds an amazing job with a university sports team.