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Amy Stoermer

Amy Stoermer

Ankeny

Summary

Highly motivated and compassionate social worker seeking a School Social Work position to contribute to the academic and emotional well-being of students, while also supporting the needs of their families, by leveraging skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide physical and instructional needs to students with disabilities in special education and general education settings
  • Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs
  • Collaborate with teachers to create customized classroom environments integral to students' needs
  • Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Establish professional relationships with parents and other team members to increase rapport and support

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

CRISIS TEXT LINE
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • 500-hour internship as a requirement for the MSW program
  • Connected with and counseled individuals who texted in with crisis situations via a secure online platform
  • Participated in on-going learning opportunities that align ed with social work ethical standards offered by Crisis Text Line
  • Remote

Case Manager

LINK ASSOCIATES CASE MANAGEMENT
11.2004 - 07.2006
  • Educated, advocated for, and obtained appropriate community services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients
  • Monitored ongoing services and maintained case records for individuals being served
  • Provided crisis intervention


Program Manager

PROGRESS INDUSTRIES
01.2000 - 09.2004
  • Coordinated and conducted Individual Support Plan meetings for consumers with physical and mental disabilities
  • Maintained regular contact with consumers and interdisciplinary team members
  • Updated and maintained records and case files

Education

Master of Social Work -

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
Cedar Falls, Iowa
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
Cedar Falls, Iowa
05.1999

Skills

  • IEP implementation
  • Relationship building skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Progress monitoring
  • Student advocacy
  • Decision-making
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • Licensed Master of Social Work - July 2025

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave

Timeline

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

CRISIS TEXT LINE
08.2024 - 05.2025

Special Education Paraprofessional

ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - Current

Case Manager

LINK ASSOCIATES CASE MANAGEMENT
11.2004 - 07.2006

Program Manager

PROGRESS INDUSTRIES
01.2000 - 09.2004

Master of Social Work -

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA