Curriculum Vitae

Viola Simone May

January 27, 2019

General Information

University address:	Educational Psychology and Learning Systems
College of Education
Stone Building 3206M
Florida State University
Tallahassee 32304-FL
Phone: 8506453503

E-mail address:	vmay@fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

2017	Ph.D., Auburn University. Major: Counselor Education and Supervision. 

May, V. S. (2017). Job Satisfaction and Work-life Balance among Racial Minority Faculty. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Auburn University. 

2014	M.Ed., Auburn University. Major: Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

2010	B.S., University of Georgia. Major: Family and Consumer Sciences. Child and Family Development. 

Professional Credential(s)

2014–present	National Certified Counselor. 

Professional Experience

2018–present	Teaching Faculty I, Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Florida State University. 

2017–2018	Postdoctoral Fellow-Instructor, Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling, Auburn University. 

2015–2017	Graduate Instructor of Record, Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling, Auburn University. 

2015–2017	Teaching Practicum, Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling, Auburn University. 

2016	Adjunct Instructor, Rehabilitation Studies, Alabama State University. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Elizabeth Williams Brazelton Scholarship, Auburn University (2016). 
Holmes Scholar, Auburn University (2016). 
JoAnn Granberry Murrell Award, Auburn University (2016). 
Iota Delta Sigma Outstanding Leadership Award, Auburn University (2015). 
Iota Delta Sigma Most Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student, Auburn University (2014). 
JoAnn Granberry Murrell Award, Auburn University (2014). 

Fellowship(s)

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship (2017–2018).
Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Fellow (2015–2016).
Auburn Outreach Graduate Fellowship (2013–2014).
Women's Resource Center Graduate Fellowship (2013–2014).

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development (AMCD) 
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) 
American Counseling Association (ACA) 
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) 
Association for Play Therapy (APT) 
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Adult Development and Psychopathology (CLP6169)
Internship (SDS5820)
Practicum in Counseling and Rehabilitation (MHS5801)
Trauma & Crisis Intervention (MHS6466)
Human Sexuality (SOW5153)
Psychosocial and Multicultural Aspects of Counseling (MHS5060)
Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling (MHS6450)
Introduction to Counseling Practice (COUN7350)
Living and Communicating in a Diverse Society (COUN2000)
Orientation to Clinical Mental Health Counseling (COUN7410)
Counseling Theories (COUN7320)
Foundations of Substance Abuse Counseling (RSED6340)
Career Success (Distance Education) (COUN3003)
Assistive Technology (REH307)
Psychosocial and Medical Aspects (REH309)
Student-Athlete Success (COUN2970)
Athletes in Society (COUN2970)

Clinical Practice

Women's Hope Medical Clinic, Auburn, AL; provided services to individuals and couples seeking sexual health consultation, counseling, and assessment (2018)

Chambers County Department of Human Resources, Lafayette, AL; provided services to individuals, including children and adolescents in foster care and the drug court program (2016)

Michelle Crumbly LPC, LLC, Auburn, AL; provided services to individuals, couples, and families seeking improved holistic functioning (2015)

Family Sunshine Center, Montgomery, AL; provided services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse (2014)

Supervision of Clinical Practice

Conducted triadic supervision with four counselor education doctoral students; utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Integrated Developmental Model to facilitate sessions, assessed development, and supported the identification and implementation of their clinical theory or supervision model (2018)

Assisted with COUN 7910 Counseling Practicum course, directed case staffing, provided individual supervision to two students each semester (clinical mental health and school counseling students), supported personal, professional, and skill development and the exploration of their clinical theory (2016)

New Course Development

Professional Experiences (2016)

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

East, C., Powers, D., Hyatt, T., Wright, S., & May, V. (2016). Counselor training and poverty-related competencies: Implications and recommendations for counselor training programs. VISTAS 2016, 1-9. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas

Evans, A., Carney, J., Kitchens, S., & May, V. (2014). Development and evaluation of an advocacy-based program to promote college and career exploration in a rural school by counselor-educators in training. Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 39(2), 37-53. Retrieved from http://www.alabamacounseling.org/pdf/journal/Fall2014.pdf

Refereed Book Chapters

May, V., & Fucillo, S. (2017). Trauma sensitive interventions for children and adolescents. In Chandler Cox, & Dr. Jennifer Jordan (Eds.), Clinical Interventions for Counseling Children and Adolescents: A Toolbox for School-Based Therapist & School Counselors. Columbia, SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing. 

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

May, V. (presented 2015, February). Leaders connect: Building bridges beyond the classroom. Presentation at Alabama High School Leadership Conference, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. (Local)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Fucillo, S., & May, V. (accepted). The missing link: A 15-year content analysis exploring race-based trauma among juvenile offenders. Poster presentation to be given at American Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA. (National)

Fucillo, S., & May, V. (presented 2018, April). Breaking bars: Creative, holistic, and trauma sensitive techniques for detained youth. Presentation at America Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

May, V., & Fucillo, S. (presented 2018, April). Navigating the dating scene in grad school: A phenomenological study on the lived experiences of dating as a graduate student. Poster presentation at American Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

May, V. (presented 2018, March). Should I stay or should I go?: Exploration of racial minority counselor education faculty job satisfaction and implications for increasing recruitment and retention. Presentation at American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Baltimore, MD. (National)

Carney, J., Appling, B., Tuttle, M., & May, V. (presented 2017, March). Counseling and educational strategies for school counselors working with students' living in poverty. Presentation at National Youth-At-Risk Conference, National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA. (National)

May, V. (presented 2016, November). Substance abuse and detained youth: Treatment considerations and implications for counseling. Presentation at Alabama Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association, Birmingham, AL. (State)

Hyatt, T., Barnett, J., & May, S. (presented 2016, October). Strategies to incorporate poverty education into counseling curriculum. Presentation at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, New Orleans, LA. (Regional)

May, V., & Huffstead, M. (presented 2016, October). Implications for counselor educators working with first-generation graduate students. Presentation at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, New Orleans, LA. (Regional)

May, V., & Fucillo, S. (presented 2016, July). PTSD and race-based trauma among youth in juvenile detention centers: The metal bars within. Presentation at Minority Mental Health Awareness Summit, Minority Mental Health Awareness Summit, Birmingham, AL. (Local)

Barnet, J., May, V., & Hyatt, T. (presented 2016, February). The integration of poverty education in counseling programs' curriculum. Poster presentation at Eastern Educational Research Association, Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. (Regional)

Carney, J., Hemmings, C., Lanier, B., & May, V. (presented 2015, November). Doctoral programs in counseling: Considering admissions and strategies for success. Presentation at Alabama Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association, Montgomery, AL. (State)

East, C., Powers, D., Hyatt, T., Wright, S., & May, V. (presented 2015, November). Counselor training and poverty-related competencies: Implications and recommendations for counselor training programs. Poster presentation at Alabama Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association, Montgomery, AL. (State)

Fucillo, S., & May, V. (presented 2015, November). Utilizing creative techniques in providing holistic care to juvenile offenders: recommendations for counselors. Presentation at Alabama Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association, Montgomery, AL. (State)

Hyatt, T., & May, V. (presented 2014, November). Diversity training in master's counseling preparation programs. Poster presentation at Alabama Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association, Huntsville, AL. (State)

Carney, J., Kitchens, S., Burkhalter, C., Francis, M., & May, S. (presented 2014, March). Examining counseling research related to poverty: A content analysis on poverty in counseling journals. Poster presentation at American Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI. (National)

Evans, A., Carney, J., Kitchens, S., & May, V. (presented 2014, February). Developing career and college competencies: Preparing at-risk students to be successful in career and college opportunities. Poster presentation at Auburn University Outreach Scholarship Symposium, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. (Local)

Refereed Presentations at Symposia

May, V. (presented 2017, April). Job satisfaction and work-life balance among racial minority faculty in higher education: An overview of the population. In Steve Taylor (Chair), Auburn University Research Student Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of Auburn University, Auburn University. (Local)

Invited Workshops

May, V. (2018, February). Auburn University Student Athlete Support Services Women's Wellness Initiatives. Workshop delivered at Auburn University Student Athlete Support Services, Auburn, AL. (Local)

May, V., & Wright, S. (2016, October). Trauma Informed Care: Building Capacity in Chambers County. Workshop delivered at Chambers County Department of Human Resources. (Local)

Nonrefereed Workshops

Wright, S., May, V., & Iarussi, M. (2016, April). Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Supervision. Workshop delivered at Iota Delta Sigma, Auburn, AL. (Local)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

May, V. (2018, January). Resume writing. Delivered at COUN 3003 Career Success at Auburn University, Auburn, AL. (Local)

May, V. (2017, March). Communicating assessment results. Delivered at CP 6645 Assessment at Troy University, Phenix City, AL. (Local)

May, V. (2017, March). Graduate school preparation: Where do I begin? Delivered at REH 405 Group Process at Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL. (Local)

May, V. (2017, February). Postmodern theories. Delivered at CP 6649 Facilitation Skills and Counseling Techniques at Troy University, Phenix City, AL. (Local)

Clinics

May, V. (2016, September). Health Promotion and Wellness Services 12-hour QPR marathon training. Clinic delivered at Auburn University Health Promotion and Wellness Services, Auburn, AL. (Local)

May, V. (2015, February). Question. persuade. refer. (QPR) suicide gatekeeper training. Clinic delivered at College of Education Leadership Council, Auburn, AL. (Local)

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Evans, A., Barner, D., & May, S. (2016–2017). It's a Wrap: Using Puppet Project to Build Emotional Literacy in Foster Children. Funded by American Counseling Association Foundation (Growing Happy and Confident Kids (GHCK)). Total award $500. 

May, V. (2016–2017). An Examination of Job Satisfaction and Work-life Balance among Faculty in Higher Education. Funded by Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) Writer's Consortium. Total award $200. 

Contracts and Grants Denied

May, V., & Wright, S. (2015). Iota Delta Sigma Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Supervision. Submitted to Auburn University Concession Board. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU Program Service

Faculty Advisor, Counseling Student Research Association (2018–present).

The Profession

Editorial Board Membership(s)

Journal of Intercultural Disciplines (2018–present).

Judge for an Exhibition

Auburn University Student Research Symposium. Auburn University: Auburn University (2017).

Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications

Chi Sigma Iota Chapter Grants Committee (2016–2017).

Chi Sigma Iota Excellence in Counseling Research Grants Committee (2016–2017).

Service to Professional Associations

Conference Committee Member, Collaborated with members to develop comprehensive and engaging conference schedule, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Holmes Scholars (2017–2018).

Co-Newsletter Editor, Corresponded with co-newsletter editor to design and format newsletter, set deadlines, solicited students and professionals' participation, and reviewed and revised 8 submitted articles, Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (2016–2017).

Co-Newsletter Editor, Corresponded with co-newsletter editor to design and format newsletter, set deadlines, solicited students and professionals' scholarly works, professional activities and awards, Iota Delta Sigma (2013–2014).

Service to Other Universities

Reviewer, Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award Applications, Auburn University (2017). 

Reviewer, Auburn University Summer Bridge Program Applications (2017). 

Graduate Student Council Representative, Graduate Student Council (2015–2017). 

Student Reviewer, Administrative Faculty Review Committee, Auburn University (2016). 

Student Reviewer, Administrative Faculty Review Committee, Auburn University (2015).