Andrea Correa
Mount Dora
Summary
Bilingual MSW Candidate and former Exceptional Student Education Specialist skilled in integrating mental health interventions with school support systems. Experienced in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing Behavioral Intervention Plans, and facilitating evidence-based psychoeducational groups. Expertise in navigating multi-disciplinary teams and managing IEP/504 compliance to deliver targeted behavioral support that enhances student outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACT Social Work Intern
Veterans Administration
Clermont
01.2026 - 11.2026
- Conduct comprehensive, veteran-centric biopsychosocial assessments and clinical interviews to identify social determinants of health, mental health concerns, and housing instability.
- Co-facilitated "Healthy Relationships" clinical group using evidence-based strategies to enhance participants' emotional regulation, boundary setting, and safety planning skills.
- Provided crisis intervention, linked resources, and delivered long-term psychosocial support within interdisciplinary medical team, improving patient access to comprehensive care.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation in CPRS system, ensuring compliance with federal regulatory standards and enhancing quality of care.
Care Management Social Work Intern
AdventHealth
Tavares
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted initial psychosocial evaluations and participated in multidisciplinary rounds to support patients with complex psychosocial needs.
- Coordinated community resources and referrals, enhancing access to essential services for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies tailored to client needs.
- Facilitated safe care transitions through effective discharge planning, linking patients to community resources, long-term rehab, and home health services.
Registered Behavior Technician and Student Analyst
Jumpstart Interventions
Plantation
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Conducted direct behavioral observations, tracked acquisition target data, and trained clients on social and behavioral skills, enhancing their functioning in school and community settings.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data, facilitating informed analysis and intervention adjustments.
- Provided direct support to clients during therapy sessions and daily activities.
- Educated families on behavior modification techniques and strategies.
- Trained new staff on therapeutic approaches and company procedures.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and school administrators to effectively implement interventions, ensuring alignment with client needs and behavioral goals.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist
Broward County Public Schools
Sunrise
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Directed school-wide ESE compliance, facilitating efficient and productive IEP/504 meetings and ensuring legal mandates were met.
- Consulted collaboratively with general education teachers to implement IEPs, modify curriculum, and monitor the progress of behavioral and academic goals.
- Acted as the primary liaison between the school, parents, and district ESE curriculum supervisors regarding related services and program delivery.
- Led professional development sessions for educators on best practices.
Fifth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Weston
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Crafted engaging lesson plans that addressed state standards and tailored to student needs.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance language arts instruction for diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through various formative and summative evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to effectively address individual student requirements.
Autism Special Programs Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
Sunrise
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Tracked IEP goals and updated student team on growth, fostering collaborative support for student development.
- Trained paraprofessionals in effective data-taking practices, improving accuracy in student progress monitoring.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that improved student engagement and participation in learning activities.
- Provided targeted behavioral and academic support for mainstreamed students with disabilities, modeling specialized small-group instruction.
- Designed and differentiated daily lesson plans to align with student accommodations and varying learning styles.
K-8 Exceptional Student Education Facilitator
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Drafted, monitored, and executed IEP goals while evaluating student progress to support individualized student needs.
- Modeled small group instruction for students with disabilities in both general classes and pullout settings to foster inclusive learning.
- Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to support student learning outcomes.
- Developed curriculum materials that met state standards and incorporated best practices to enhance learning experiences.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2026
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Ecucation
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2019
Skills
- IEP facilitation
- Counseling techniques
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Psychosocial assessment
- Case management
- Resource coordination
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Lesson plan development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D)
- Registered Behavior Technician (2017-2023)
- PreK-3rd Grade FLDOE Certification (2023)
Timeline
PACT Social Work Intern
Veterans Administration
01.2026 - 11.2026
Care Management Social Work Intern
AdventHealth
01.2025 - 12.2025
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist
Broward County Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
Fifth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Imagine Charter School At Weston
07.2020 - 01.2021
Autism Special Programs Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
12.2019 - 06.2020
K-8 Exceptional Student Education Facilitator
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
07.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Behavior Technician and Student Analyst
Jumpstart Interventions
08.2017 - 03.2023
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Ecucation
Florida Atlantic University