Austyn Antonelli
Manalapan,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated emerging school social worker with hands-on experience supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth in both general and special education settings. Skilled in building genuine connections, promoting inclusion, and working closely with teachers, families, and the Child Study Team to meet student needs. Passionate about creating safe, supportive, and trauma-informed spaces where every student feels seen and can thrive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Freehold Intermediate School
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Shadowed School Social Worker with 7th- and 8th-grade caseload, providing individual and group counseling to students.
- Collaborated with the Child Study Team, teachers, and families to support IEP goals, behavioral interventions, and crisis response.
- Assisted in the development of a Life Skills classroom, contributing to its structure, resources, and programming.
- Facilitated initiatives that promoted student well-being, inclusion, and emotional regulation.
Paraprofessional
Park Avenue Elementary
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported students in a self-contained classroom for grades 3–5, serving as both a one-on-one aide and classroom paraprofessional.
- Worked closely with the special education teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support tailored to each student’s needs.
- Helped implement IEP goals, encouraged positive behavioral strategies, and fostered student confidence and independence.
Social Work Intern
Stockton Social Work Center at Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strong, trusting relationships with students ages 6–9 through active listening and consistent emotional support, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
- Documented student progress using SOAP and DAP notes, demonstrating growth in communication, behavior, and self-regulation.
- Co-facilitated academic enrichment and SEL programs that increased student participation and engagement, promoting confidence, peer connection, and resilience.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, NJ01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Rapport Building with Students
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Knowledge of IEP Process & Special Education Regulations
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration (CST, Teachers, Families)
- Basic Knowledge of School-Based Systems (Genesis, IEP Direct, etc)
- Trauma-Informed Care Principles
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification— Previously Certified April 2022 – April 2024
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Freehold Intermediate School
09.2024 - 10.2025
Paraprofessional
Park Avenue Elementary
09.2022 - 05.2024
Social Work Intern
Stockton Social Work Center at Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University