Alda Midgette
Social Worker, Educator, Mental Health Professional
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Passionate School Social Worker. Determined to help all students thrive in individual and community settings. Enthusiastic with innovative problem-solving and listening skills. An excellent liaison in linking access to community resources.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Childrens Teacher/Cumberland County Schools
Cumberland County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Created a legendary School Sign Language Club to integrate the hearing and non-hearing communities
- Created the first vocational leadership career day for people with disabilities to unite them with employers who hire students with disabilities
- Entered and managed data into online student information systems
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving high School students
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Prioritized and managed multiple educational projects simultaneously and followed through to successful completion
- Assisted leadership team with wide variety of school year cycle responsibilities
- Created a proclamation titled “Vocational Leadership Career Day for People with Disabilities.” Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
School Social Work Intern
Cumberland County Schools
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Monitored school attendance
- Enforced time management
- Linked Community stakeholders
- Assessed and collaborated with children and families to help assist to resolve academic,behavioral and socioeconomic issues
- Implemented appropriate Social Work modalities to include: Cognitive behavioral therapy,Crisis intervention model,Narrative therapy,Problem-solving model and Solution-focused therapy to address any issue.
Education
Master Of Social Work - Advanced Clinical Practice
Walden University
Minnesota, Minneapolis08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Public Administration/Edu)
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina12.1997
Skills
- Case management
- Team building
- Research
- Conflict resolution
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused
- Locating and procuring a variety of resources
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Assessments
- Developing Treatment Plans
- Managing Coordination of Care
- Facilitating Trainings
- Feedback implementation
- Relationship Building
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Community involvement
- Conflict Resolution6
- Positive Reinforcement
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Decision-Making
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
North Carolina, Licensed Social Work Associate
Accomplishments
"Proclamation"
Vocational Leadership Career Day for People with Disabilities (Cumberland County Community)
The Vocational Leadership Career Day for People with Disabilities (VLCD) is a proclamation I created in 2022. It was adopted by the city of Fayetteville, NC, and signed by former County Commissioner Charles Evans. The proclamation aims to create job opportunities for people with disabilities, including adults and adolescents, by linking them to resources such as employment, health services, special events, and human resources. Further information is available on "Voices of Change," aired by Spectrum News on January 10, 2022.
"Vocational Leadership Career Day for Students with Disabilities (VLCD) (Cumberland County Schools)"
The Vocational Leadership Career Day for Students with Disabilities (VLCD) was held at Pine Forest High School in Cumberland County Schools on October 24, 2019. The event catered to at-risk children and students with disabilities.VLCD integrated the special population and general population to showcase not only their gifts and talents but to connect with our community and stakeholders. Some stakeholders included the transit system , Methodist University, Social Security Administration,FTCC and other college recruiters. Additionally, corporate companies that provide employment for people with disabilities, including Food Lion, T-Mobile, and a host of others. The result of this event provided volunteer opportunities and employment for some of our students with disabilities.
"Service Source"
Service Source , a special populations training and employment source, began its pilot program for Cumberland County Schools in 2018, in the Exceptional Children's classroom of Alda Midgette.
The pilot program involved, recruiting enough students in the program to sustain the program. The program began with less than five students but grew to almost 50 students.
“Boots on The Ground Social Worker”
In person working/non remote
Home visits,Community,School
Community Stakeholders
Community Resources
Linking
Creating events that identify untapped resources
"Firseeds Nonprofit (Planting Seeds of Purpose)": Advocate
Fireseeds seeks to assist people in discovering their The purpose in life is found by identifying one's strengths and finding ways to support areas where they need assistance. My nonprofit organization is dedicated to extending our efforts beyond the school and into the community, connecting resources with underserved populations. We also provide ongoing opportunities to assist our communities, parents, individuals with disabilities, families, and the general population seeking help with job applications and services. This facilitates connections that can improve their unique personal situations. Fireseeds also identifies other organizations and corporations (such as fraternities, sororities, businesses, churches, food companies, transportation venues, etc.) that share our purpose and can serve as additional resources for their specific needs.
"Sandra Sign Language Club"
The Sandra Sign Language Club, a pioneering club established at Pine Forest High School by Alda Midgette, was another initiative to integrate the general population with the special needs community. It enhanced communication channels to foster a cohesive multicultural environment among diverse groups. As the first sign language club in the history of Pine Forest High School, it hosted several deaf plays that showcased the talents of deaf students. The club also engaged with the community to share experiences and communicate in sign language, allowing individuals to share their culture. The Sandra Sign Language Club identified numerous resources beneficial for both the general and special needs populations.
"Cultural Arts" at the Sandra Sign Language Club
The phenomenal play "Who Am I?" written by Alda Midgette was not only a cultural arts exhibit featuring artifacts but also showcased artistic expressions by the special needs community.
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Cumberland County Schools
08.2020 - 08.2021
Exceptional Childrens Teacher/Cumberland County Schools
Cumberland County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2023
Master Of Social Work - Advanced Clinical Practice
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Public Administration/Edu)
Fayetteville State University