Andrea (Andi) Eckl
Summary
I am steadfast about bridging gaps, overcoming barriers, and providing social, emotional, and behavioral supports for young children in one of their most natural settings - school. With a background in both the educational and therapeutic settings working with children aged 18 months to 11 years old with diverse backgrounds and needs, I am well-versed yet always learning. Utilizing a strengths-based, person-centered, and goal-oriented approach, I strive to empower my students to be the most successful young people they can be.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Clear Springs Elementary School
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead social-emotional support groups based on parent and teacher concerns and individual needs
- Attend all mental health and social work-related meetings to collectively foster an environment of equitable access, inclusion, and celebration of diversity
- Support special education teachers by creating individualized intervention plans and resources
Autism Day Treatment Graduate Intern
St. David's Center, The Harman Center for Child and Family Wellbeing
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented evidence-based early intervention strategies for kids with autism using the therapeutic model DIR Floortime
- Engaged with a diverse multidisciplinary team to best provide services in a culturally responsive setting
- Supported kids and families from East Africa to access social-emotional and family systems wellbeing
Special Education Paraprofessional
Parkview Center School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional skill support to children with Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD)
- Created student coursework and activities considering individualized need to maximize learning
- Aided in the implementation of behavior intervention plans to better equip students for overall success
Clinical Program Assistant
Fraser
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Tracked and enabled advancement in clients' treatment plan goals through play-based activities
- Worked one-on-one with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a small group setting
- Provided assistance with daily living skills to allow clients to live as successfully independent as possible
Early Education Practicum Student
Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Observed one target behavior in a kindergarten aged child to help mitigate challenging behaviors
- Completed a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism throughout contexts
Early Education Intern
Hamline Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Taught kindergarten through second grade math
- Aided in the creation of mathematics lessons to encourage the understanding and retention of information
- Reported progress of students and discussed how to promote future growth
Education
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota05.2024
Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota05.2020
Skills
- Classroom Proficiency with American Sign Language (ASL)
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Self-Care Strategies
- Problem-Solving
- Goal Setting
- Child Welfare
- Group Facilitation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Organizational Skills; Time Management
- Community Outreach
- Client Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Special Education
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Certification
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Trauma Certificate - Walden University
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Clear Springs Elementary School
11.2023 - 05.2024
Autism Day Treatment Graduate Intern
St. David's Center, The Harman Center for Child and Family Wellbeing
11.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Parkview Center School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Clinical Program Assistant
Fraser
08.2019 - 08.2020
Early Education Practicum Student
Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Early Education Intern
Hamline Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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