Amber Matos
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker focused on enhancing client access to community resources and support systems. Supported client treatment plans through effective application of theoretical knowledge in practical settings. Committed to delivering holistic care and empowering clients to overcome challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for students in need of emotional support.
- Developed and implemented intervention strategies addressing student behavioral issues, enhancing student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to create supportive environments for at-risk students.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and provided appropriate resources or referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies, ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Organized and facilitated workshops on coping skills and conflict resolution, promoting resilience among students and staff.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and formulate comprehensive support strategies for at-risk students.
- Documented case notes accurately to track student progress and inform intervention plans.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
Social Work Intern
Roselle Public Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided community resource guidance to clients, facilitating access to necessary assistance for families.
- Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Identified at-risk students and developed detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills, effectively communicating strategies with parents and school staff.
- Created assessment plans for students with specific needs, enhancing the efficiency of IEP and behavioral plan processes.
Waitress/Hostess
The Kenilworth Diner
07.2015 - 09.2025
- Greeted and communicated with customers while multitasking, managed food, maintained a clean workspace, and provided excellent customer service in a fast and busy environment.
- Assisted multiple-person wait staff in attending to the specific needs of countless customers daily at a diner with social relevance.
Infant Room Teacher
Kiddie Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
- I teach and care for up to 12 infants daily, age ranging between 6 weeks to 14 months
- Fed, changed, and played with infants while maintaining specific schedules.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking a balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Created and executed lesson plans aligned with school curriculum, assessing developmental needs to support each child's growth and learning objectives.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed innovative activities that actively engaged infants, enhancing their early learning experiences.
- Created safe and nurturing a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Data Entry Clerk
RELIANCE VITAMIN
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Utilized computer skills and basic math to multitask and accurately enter diverse data vital for company operations.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Organized, sorted, and verified input data against original documents to ensure data integrity.
- Adhered to established procedures for accurate data entry and processing.
Teachers Assistant
Here We Grow Child Development Center
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted and communicated with the lead teacher to create an excellent learning environment in a team-oriented environment.
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson plans.
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning activities.
Teacher/Teachers Assistant
Trinity Episcopal Day School
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Responsibilities included keeping an organized schedule to aid in providing a variety of resources and curriculum to children ages 2-5 in both a learning and playful environment
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and educational initiatives.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Discovery Childcare
Cranford, New Jersey
04.2026 - Current
- Supported children in developing social skills through play-based learning.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance as needed during activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Rutgers School of Social Work
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University-Newark Campus
Newark, NJAssociates - Social Work
Union County College
Cranford, NJHigh School Diploma -
Cranford High School
Cranford, NJSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Supportive counseling
- Individual counseling
- Counseling techniques
- Behavior modification
- Solution-focused therapy
- Client engagement
- Client advocacy
- Referrals and networking
- Organizational Skills
- Time management
- Group facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Multicultural competence
- Emotional support
- Customer Service
- Records maintenance
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Discovery Childcare
04.2026 - Current
Social Work Intern
Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy
09.2025 - 04.2026
Social Work Intern
Roselle Public Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025
Infant Room Teacher
Kiddie Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Data Entry Clerk
RELIANCE VITAMIN
08.2019 - 10.2019
Teachers Assistant
Here We Grow Child Development Center
10.2017 - 02.2018
Waitress/Hostess
The Kenilworth Diner
07.2015 - 09.2025
Teacher/Teachers Assistant
Trinity Episcopal Day School
09.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Rutgers School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University-Newark Campus
Associates - Social Work
Union County College
High School Diploma -
Cranford High School