Brittany Kemp
Heyworth,IL
Summary
Compassionate and collaborative School Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in mental health support and crisis management. Skilled in conducting assessments and implementing tailored interventions, contributing to positive educational environments and student well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Tri-County Special Education Association
Bloomington, IL
01.2016 - Current
- Conducting evaluations, social histories, and developing functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Providing evidence-based individual and group counseling for social skills, emotional regulation, and crisis intervention.
- Acting as a liaison between families, community resources, and school staff to support student success.
- Assisting with behavior management and implementing classroom-wide, small group, or individual social-emotional curriculum.
- Collaborative planning, immediate intervention, and post-crisis recovery to address crisis situations
- Co-union president since 2021
- Maintained active membership with International Association of Schools of Social Work since 2012.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Heyworth Cusd#4 & McLean County Unit School District 5
Heyworth, IL And Bloomington, IL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Delivered engaging instruction across diverse K-12 subjects, adapting to various learning styles and classroom environments.
- Implemented lesson plans while maintaining classroom management and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of education and support student needs during absences.
Paraprofessional
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Bloomington, IL
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported classroom activities by facilitating small group instruction and individualized learning plans.
- Assisted teachers in implementing educational programs and adapting materials for diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Oversaw and addressed negative student behavior to foster a positive learning environment.
Intern
Tri-County Special Education Association
Bloomington, IL
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Facilitated communication among parents, teachers, and administrators to address questions and offer behavior management strategies.
- Facilitated development of IEP goals and intervention plans.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted appropriate screening and assessment tools, including BASC-3, Conners-3, and SSIS, to collect data for initial IEP meetings and reevaluations.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by delivering essential information managed by the school social worker.
- Oversaw progress monitoring of special education students receiving social skills interventions.
Intern
Hammitt Junior Senior High School
Bloomington, IL
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Executed home visits to evaluate living conditions and ensure student well-being.
- Facilitated observation of multiple IEP meetings to ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Supported clinical staff in coordinating and facilitating eight weekly group sessions.
- Compiled comprehensive therapeutic intervention summaries and ecomaps.
- Facilitated planning and observation of individual counseling sessions.
- Executed administration and scoring of Social Skill Improvement System (SSIS) assessments.
Bank Teller
Busey Bank
Gibson City, IL & Normal, IL
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and adherence to banking policies.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries, providing exceptional service and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding customer information and bank assets.
- Executed opening and closing procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Cultivated customer relationships and utilized product expertise to boost sales through referrals.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
Education
Masters in School Social Work - School Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL05-2015
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL08-2013
Skills
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional resilience
- Effective time management
- Assessment and Intervention
- Mental health support
- Case Management and Coordination
- Behavioral support and conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Advocacy and Cultural Competence
- Data analysis
- Systemic Understanding
Timeline
School Social Worker
Tri-County Special Education Association
01.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Heyworth Cusd#4 & McLean County Unit School District 5
01.2016 - 05.2016
Paraprofessional
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
08.2015 - 01.2016
Intern
Tri-County Special Education Association
08.2014 - 06.2015
Intern
Hammitt Junior Senior High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bank Teller
Busey Bank
08.2008 - 08.2015
Masters in School Social Work - School Social Work
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Illinois State University
Trainings
- Trauma Informed Care
- Love and Logic
- Restorative Practice
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
- Crisis Prevention (CPI)