Andrea Hernandez
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and driven social worker well versed in integrating social work theories with compassion,empathy, and understanding. Extensive work with both youth and adult clients, helping them to make and meet their personal goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Work Intern
Trinity Center
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a caseload of five clients experiencing homelessness.
- Provided referral assistance when needed, connecting clients with external resources that further supported their needs.
- Assisted with daily operations of the center, including passing out hygiene items, helping in the clothing closet, and passing out bus passes and temporary identification cards.
Graduate Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted research on how environmental health impacted the health of families with children aged 0–4 years old
- Recruited members of the community by going to community events
- Contacted participants to schedule home visits for the project
- Entered participant data into secure database
- Visited participants' homes to take biological samples and complete surveys
- Met with various members of the team to work on collaborative projects
- Completed administrative and research duties per supervisor request.
Intern
Communities In Schools At Travis High School
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed a caseload of 8–10 high schoolers
- Assisted students in setting academic and social-emotional goals
- Checked in with students weekly to see their progress towards their goals and discuss how I could assist them
- Prepared materials for and co-led a group on study skills and test anxiety
- Conducted an assessment at the beginning and end of the term with each of my students to monitor progress and determine what still needed to be worked on.
- Completed case-notes and entered data into database after every session with students
Summer Camp Counselor
AmeriCorps Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Enhanced camper experience by planning and executing diverse activities tailored to age groups and interests.
Center Floater
The Learning Experience- Coppell
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with different ages of children from 3 months to 7 years.
- Supervised the children during play to ensure safety
- set boundaries with children to ensure health and safety
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Babysitter
Care.com
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Tx05.2023
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Database updates
- Conducting interviews
- Case records management
- Social Services
- Case Management
- Experience with problem-solving and conflict mediation
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in creating presentations with Canva
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Case Work Intern
Trinity Center
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
06.2023 - 01.2024
Intern
Communities In Schools At Travis High School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
AmeriCorps Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
Center Floater
The Learning Experience- Coppell
01.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Care.com
08.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Austin