Alexis Timejardine
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Social Worker with extensive hands-on experience supporting diverse student populations. Set to graduate in Spring 2025, having completed over 700 field hours in a junior high school setting. Hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) in School Social Work. Skilled in crisis intervention, social-emotional learning, IEP implementation, peer mentoring programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success. Passionate about fostering a positive school climate, promoting equity, and providing targeted interventions to enhance students' academic and social development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
District 87 Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Introduced inclusion initiative and Peer Mentoring program for all students ages 11 to 14.
- Facilitated support groups for referred students during lunch hours.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Designed assessment plan for students with specific needs to streamline IEP or behavioral plan processes.
- Interviewed students to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Case Manager
YWCA McLean County
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Before and After School Site Supervisor
Normal Parks and Recreation
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Kept children between ages of 5 and 11 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
Education
Master's of Social Work - School Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2023
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Mental health assessment
- Individual counseling
- Referrals and networking
- Crisis response
- Risk determination
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL) in School Social Work
- Cognitive Behavioral Training in Schools (CBITS) Certification
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
District 87 Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Case Manager
YWCA McLean County
08.2022 - 02.2024
Before and After School Site Supervisor
Normal Parks and Recreation
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Professional Educator License (PEL) in School Social Work
- Cognitive Behavioral Training in Schools (CBITS) Certification
Master's of Social Work - School Social Work
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Illinois State University
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