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Abigail Pownall

Wheeling,WV

Summary

Dynamic leader and adept communicator with extensive experience in client advocacy and staff development across diverse roles, including Ohio County Schools and the United States Army Reserves. Achievements include notable enhancements in community outreach and resource navigation, resulting in improved team efficiency. Proficient in logistics coordination and volunteer recruitment, effectively driving initiatives that promote substantial community engagement. Career aspirations focus on fostering inclusive environments that elevate both team performance and community impact.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Communities In Schools Site Coordinator

Ohio County Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plans.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues, and implement services to address needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health, or substance abuse issues.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
  • Collaborated with schools to address students' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.

IMPACT Patient Navigator

CASA for Children, Inc.
Wheeling, WV
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues impacting families' lives.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and safety of the environment for children.
  • Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
  • Trained new Family Advocates in best practices to ensure consistent service delivery across the organization.
  • Organized community outreach events, raising awareness about available resources for struggling families.
  • Advocated for families within the legal system, helping them navigate challenging situations, and obtain necessary resources.
  • Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
  • Provided advice to families on how to best advocate for their children's needs.

Youth Intervention Specialist

Youth Services System
Wheeling, WV
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of all services provided.
  • Built trusting rapport with clients and parents.
  • Maintained detailed records of interventions, progress, and challenges to inform future planning.
  • Instructed small groups of clients using research-based instructional strategies tailored specifically for their individual goals.
  • Advised families on how to support their loved one throughout the recovery process.
  • Evaluated referrals from external sources regarding potential new clients.

Preschool Teacher

Higher Hills Children’s Center
Wheeling, WV
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support, and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining an overall focus on the entire group.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress, and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress, and recorded it in individual files.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks, and support continuing education strategies.
  • I attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
  • Created weekly lesson plans under the Creative Curriculum.
  • Created a classroom portfolio for the NAEYC accreditation process.
  • Made referrals for Birth-to-Three services.
  • Overlooked office duties when the director is not present.
  • Worked directly with the co-teacher to execute lesson plans, serve snacks, and lunch.
  • Help create employee schedules, and keep track of payroll.

Culinary Specialist

United States Army Reserves
Wheeling, WV
05.2012 - 05.2020
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Assigned tasks to staff members according to their qualifications and experience.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.

Intern

Kings Bay Naval Base Child and Youth Programs
Kings Bay, GA
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Observed infant classrooms to teen programs.
  • Chaperoned field trips.
  • Hosted a Back-to-School Bash to ensure all military children had school supplies for the upcoming school year.
  • Assisted cooks were in accordance with USDA guidelines.
  • Conducted school tours all over the county with the School Liaison Officer and new military families.
  • Helped teens build resumes.
  • Held interviews with the executive director.

Intern

Marion County Child Advocacy Center
Fairmont, WV
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • I observed forensic interviews of abused and neglected children.
  • Met with families for their intake and provided further services when needed, with the Family Advocate.
  • Attended court hearings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed including referrals for emergency medical care or support groups.

Floater/Substitute Teacher

Place of Grace Early Learning Center
Morgantown, WV
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
  • Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.

Volunteer

West Virginia University Children’s Hospital
Morgantown, WV
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Participate in activities with kids, check on kids and families at bedside, give parents breaks, hold and cuddle infants, and complete daily cleaning lists.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies, Family And Youth

West Virginia University, College of Education And Human Services
Morgantown, WV
05.2017

Skills

  • Efficient under pressure
  • Leadership development
  • Community outreach
  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Staff supervision
  • Youth mentorship
  • Progress monitoring
  • Emotional support
  • Child development
  • Emergency intervention
  • Case management
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Client advocacy
  • Resource navigation
  • Staff development
  • Logistics coordination
  • Relationships and rapport

Timeline

Communities In Schools Site Coordinator

Ohio County Schools
08.2022 - Current

IMPACT Patient Navigator

CASA for Children, Inc.
12.2020 - 08.2022

Youth Intervention Specialist

Youth Services System
05.2020 - 12.2020

Preschool Teacher

Higher Hills Children’s Center
07.2018 - 12.2020

Intern

Kings Bay Naval Base Child and Youth Programs
05.2017 - 08.2017

Intern

Marion County Child Advocacy Center
01.2017 - 04.2017

Volunteer

West Virginia University Children’s Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2016

Floater/Substitute Teacher

Place of Grace Early Learning Center
01.2015 - 04.2017

Culinary Specialist

United States Army Reserves
05.2012 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies, Family And Youth

West Virginia University, College of Education And Human Services

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