Nayary Santana
Bronx,New York
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director of School Social Work
KIPP NYC
The Bronx, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw and provided mandated and at-risk counseling services, ensuring timely interventions for students requiring Tier 2–3 social-emotional supports.
- Partnered with families to identify barriers, connect resources, and strengthen home–school collaboration to support student success.
- Led professional development for teachers, including presentations and coaching focused on supporting students during dysregulation and implementing trauma-informed practices; provided ongoing feedback regarding students needing additional supports.
- Analyzed student data and built schoolwide systems to address community needs; facilitated monthly parent information sessions to promote family engagement and education.
Pediatric Psychotherapist
Urban Health Plan
The Bronx, New York
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained timely, accurate, and well-organized clinical documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Managed a high-volume caseload of approximately 70 pediatric clients, delivering consistent, developmentally appropriate therapeutic services.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with children, utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
- Facilitated collateral and parent sessions, providing caregiver support, psychoeducation, and strategies to strengthen home–school and family functioning.
- Completed clinical assessments, intakes, and referrals, identifying presenting concerns, strengths, and appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Coordinated care and connected clients requiring a higher level of care (e.g., outpatient, intensive services, crisis support) to appropriate internal and external providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive treatment planning..
Social Work Intern
Mott Haven Charter School
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide 1:1 counseling for scholars in pre-k and kindergarten with a focus on developing coping strategies and improving social skills.
- Small Group Counseling (4 groups)
- Collateral contact with agencies to align planning case goals
- Provide attendance coaching and making attendance calls to improve attendance.
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Maintain all paper work in timely manner
Social Work Intern
The Bronx Defenders
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked with clients who were directly affected by the Administration of Child Service’s, Child Safety Alert 14.
- Worked closely with the client’s attorney to ensure goals.
- Referred clients to services needed such as mental health services, parenting classes, and doula services.
- Monitored client's case by conducting home visits, meetings and phone calls to confirm needs are being met.
- Maintained thorough case history records and prepared detailed reports of clients
- Co-facilitated weekly pregnancy and postpartum support group for women in The Bronx Defenders, Healthy Mothers Healthy, Babies program.
Senior Camp Counselor
Hostos College for Kids Summer Academy
Bronx, USA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted students in their academic growth.
- Ensured a safe and healthy environment for the children in the program.
- Planned and created age appropriate activities for students to develop new skills.
- Maintained records of everyday activities and health information about each child
- Provided CPR or First Aid in case of emergency
Student Success Leader
Hostos Community College/CUNY
Bronx, USA
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Outreach to first year students (approximately a caseload of 5 students) through multiple formats: phone, email, and social media.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to assess their needs.
- Maintained accurate case records of assessments, activities, and plans.
- Provided responsive assistance to students based on their needs with a focus on the following topics: Financial Aid, Academic alerts, Major/career exploration, On-campus work, School/home/work balance, Campus resources, Campus activities, and Guide students on how to make direct and meaningful connection to campus.
Education
Master of Social Work -
New York University
New York, New York05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lehman College/CUNY
Bronx, NY06.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Mandated reporting
- Clinical documentation
- Intermediate Spanish
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
New York State Mandated Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting,
Timeline
Director of School Social Work
KIPP NYC
08.2021 - Current
Pediatric Psychotherapist
Urban Health Plan
09.2019 - 07.2021
Social Work Intern
Mott Haven Charter School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Social Work Intern
The Bronx Defenders
09.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Camp Counselor
Hostos College for Kids Summer Academy
06.2017 - 08.2017
Student Success Leader
Hostos Community College/CUNY
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Social Work -
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lehman College/CUNY