Alexandria Cunningham
Huntingdon,TN
Summary
Talented School Social Worker familiar with proper evaluation, diagnostic and counseling standards. Excellent attention to detail, communication and relationship-building abilities. Over 3 years of education experience in public education
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Weakley County School District
Dresden, TN
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs.
- Created a positive school climate by providing support to staff members and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Advised teachers on strategies for working with difficult students or those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Served as an advocate for students who are victims of neglect or abuse.
- Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
Family Service Specialist
Northwest TN Head Start/Early Head Start
McKenzie, TN
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with community partners to develop resources for families in need of housing or financial assistance.
- Developed relationships with schools to ensure that children had access to necessary educational supports.
- Assessed eligibility criteria for various programs offered by the agency and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created outreach materials to increase awareness of available services within the community.
- Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
- provided training to family advocates across North West Head Start to help improve services for low-income families.
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
Paris, TN
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided individual and family therapy to clients in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented intervention plans for families in crisis.
- Assisted with referrals to community resources and services.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, identify needs, and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as social workers, psychiatrists, attorneys, and probation officers.
- Provided crisis intervention services when appropriate during home visits or phone calls.
- Assisted families in creating realistic goals that are tailored towards their specific needs.
- Counseled families on how to cope with stressors related to their situation.
- Advised parents on how best to manage difficult behaviors from children or adolescents.
Family Advocate
North West TN Head Start
Paris, TN
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided case management services to families in need of assistance.
- Conducted home visits and assessments to evaluate family dynamics.
- Assisted families with obtaining resources such as medical care, housing, food, and employment opportunities.
- Educated clients about available community resources and assisted them with accessing those resources when needed.
- Assisted families with completing paperwork required by various government programs or services.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN05-2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSome College (No Degree) -
Bethel University
Mckenzie, TNTimeline
School Social Worker
Weakley County School District
02.2022 - Current
Family Service Specialist
Northwest TN Head Start/Early Head Start
10.2019 - 01.2022
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
07.2017 - 01.2020
Family Advocate
North West TN Head Start
09.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee At Martin
Some College (No Degree) -
Jackson State Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Bethel University
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