Abigail Graham
Litchfield
Summary
Motivated social work student with hands-on experience supporting children in residential care. Skilled in building trust, de-escalating situations, and helping youth work through their emotions. Dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments and committed to growing in the child welfare field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internship Student
Catholic Charity Home
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Built real connections with the kids by spending time with them and being someone they could talk to.
- Played games, did activities, and helped keep them busy in a positive way.
- Listened to them and gave support when they needed someone to hear them out.
- Helped calm them down during stressful moments and talked with them about what they were feeling.
Program Assistant
Southern Seven Head Start
04.2024 - 07.2024
- - Helped implement classroom curriculum and activities that supported early childhood learning and development.
- - Worked closely with families to encourage school readiness and social-emotional growth.
- - Fostered a safe, welcoming classroom environment.
Production Worker
Pilgrim’s Pride
11.2021 - 04.2024
- - Handled and inspected raw materials; operated machinery and maintained product standards.
Housekeeper
Quality Inn & Suites
03.2019 - 12.2019
- - Maintained clean, safe guest spaces and upheld hotel cleanliness standards.
Caregiver
Best Senior Caregiving
11.2018 - 03.2019
- - Assisted clients with daily needs including meals, hygiene, and medication reminders.
- - Provided emotional support and companionship to promote well-being.
- - Followed care plans and kept documentation updated.
Cashier & Customer Service Roles
Love’s Travel Stops, Murphy USA, McDonald’s, Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2018
- - Delivered friendly, efficient customer service in fast-paced environments.
- - Managed cash register duties and supported store operations.
- - As a McDonald’s manager, helped lead a team and handled store opening/closing responsibilities.
Education
High School Diploma - Social Work
Greenville University
Greenville, ILSkills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Curriculum implementation
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement strategies
Certification
CPI
Timeline
Internship Student
Catholic Charity Home
09.2025 - 12.2025
Program Assistant
Southern Seven Head Start
04.2024 - 07.2024
Production Worker
Pilgrim’s Pride
11.2021 - 04.2024
Housekeeper
Quality Inn & Suites
03.2019 - 12.2019
Caregiver
Best Senior Caregiving
11.2018 - 03.2019
Cashier & Customer Service Roles
Love’s Travel Stops, Murphy USA, McDonald’s, Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma - Social Work
Greenville University