Abby Lowry
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate social worker knowledgeable in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Offers creativity and flexibility on delivery of services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Itinerant School Social Worker
Orange County Public School District
Orlando, Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Provide crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.
- Track attendance of students and noted issues, including submitting truancy referrals where merited.
- Document and interpret full student psychosocial histories as part of IEP evaluation process.
- Facilitate and present presentations on mental health, abuse, and safety for students.
- Provide individual and group counseling to students facing social and emotional challenges.
Non-Certified Degreed Tutor
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Created an engaging learning environment by encouraging questions, sparking discussions.
- Instructed small groups of students in reading and math concepts.
- Tracked student progress and reported intervention success to classroom teachers.
Client Care Coordinator - Internship
LifeWorks
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with diverse group of patients under direct supervision of licensed therapists and supervisors.
- Offered in-the-moment support, community resources, and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
Administrative Secretary
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Tallahassee, FL
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems in the Florida Department of Medicaid.
- Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management.
- Received and routed incoming calls to promote timely communication.
Education
Master of Social Service - Social Work
Fordham University
The Bronx, NYBachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Early childhood knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and professional
- Proficient in childcare management
- Can communicate in American Sign Language
- Emotional intelligence
- Confidential case documentation
- Cultural competence
- Ethical decision making
- Rapport building
Certification
- Child Safety Matters Certified Facilitator - Monique Burr Foundation
- SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals - Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
- Developmental Disabilities Certification - Florida State University College of Human Sciences
- Child Care Facility Training Certification - Florida Department of Children and Families
Timeline
Itinerant School Social Worker
Orange County Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Non-Certified Degreed Tutor
Orange County Public Schools
12.2021 - 05.2022
Client Care Coordinator - Internship
LifeWorks
01.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Secretary
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
01.2018 - 10.2020
Master of Social Service - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences
Florida State University