Abigail Fortney
Independence,KY
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients.
Expertise in children and families. Over 4 years of progressive experience in private religious education institutions and 4 years of social work education coupled with 2 years of education in world religions. Goal-oriented classroom facilitator caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or fellow teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
Hickory Grove Baptist Church Daycare/Preschool
08.2019 - Current
- Supervise and care for children ages 1-10
- Instruct and stimulate children in a constructive manner
- Teach fundamental phonic and math skills in accordance with the given curriculum
- Encourage spiritual development of students
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
Community Housing Assistant
University of Louisville
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Secretarial and Receptionist duties
- Provide relevant information to resolve conflict or grievances among residents
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phone calls, responding to emails.
Family Advocate Intern
Family Scholar House, Louisville KY
- Provided case management services to families in need of assistance with housing, employment and other social services.
- Maintain continued weekly communication via email and phone with caseload
- Provide trauma informed care to clients and their families
- Creating and facilitating workshops for the Teenage Parenting Program
- Proficiently navigate Sales Force
- Assisted in the development of individualized service plans for each family member.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation related to client interactions according to agency policies and procedures.
- Supported youth transitioning out of foster care into independent living situations.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide resources for support.
- Developed a network of community-based organizations to refer families to appropriate resources.
Children’s Ministry Intern
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Lead in creating and implementing lesson plans for Sunday School classes.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate curriculum materials based on specific topics or scriptures being taught throughout the year.
- Researched new methods and tools for engaging students in learning about scripture and faith formation.
- Co-facilitate and plan children’s ministry events and retreats
- Build Godly and empowering relationships with children, parents, and volunteers
- Supervised student behavior before, during, and after worship services.
Communications and Digital Engagement Intern
Campus Outreach
- Providing written summaries of sermons and lectures in a timely manner
- Organize and upload content to Campus Outreach’s website
- Demonstrate proficiency in SquareSpace
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing engagement rates
Education
Bachelors Degree in Social Work -
University of Louisville
Louisville KY05.2024
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Inclusivity Awareness
- Community Service
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Children's Ministry
Accomplishments
- Governor’s Scholars Alumni, Summer 2019, Spent summer studying psychology and networking with individuals across KY
- National Merit Scholar and Scholarship Recipient, Spring 2020-Present, Scored in the 99th percentile on the PSAT and Received national recognition for academic performance and a full tuition scholarship
- Trustees Vogt Scholarship Recipient, Spring 2020-Present
- Honors Student Council Service Chair, Winter 2021-Summer 2022
- University of Louisville Honors College Member, Fall 2020-Summer 2022
- Kent Student Association Social Justice Caucus Chair, Fall 2021-Summer 2022, Address and aim to rectify issues in relation to social justice on campus
- Kent School of Social Work College President, Summer 2022-Present, Representative of the BSW program Advocate for student needs and interests
- Executive Board Member, Fall 2022-Present, University of Louisville Student Government Association
Timeline
Children’s Ministry Intern
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
06.2022 - 08.2023
Community Housing Assistant
University of Louisville
01.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher’s Assistant
Hickory Grove Baptist Church Daycare/Preschool
08.2019 - Current
Family Advocate Intern
Family Scholar House, Louisville KY
Communications and Digital Engagement Intern
Campus Outreach
Bachelors Degree in Social Work -
University of Louisville
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