Brooke Siegal
Fort Myers
Summary
Student Success Counselor with a strong background in higher education support, academic advising, and student retention strategies. Currently pursuing a MA in Instructional Design and Educational Technology (expected Summer 2025) to transition into the field of instructional design. Experienced in curriculum development, online learning strategies, and technology integration to enhance student engagement. Passionate about creating learner-centered, accessible, and effective instructional experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Counselor
Florida Gulf Coast University
05.2023 - Current
- Provide academic advising and personalized support to diverse student populations, enhancing retention and graduation rates.
- Develop and implement student success initiatives, including workshops on time management, study skills, and career readiness.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus departments to support student engagement and academic achievement.
- Utilize data analysis to track student progress, identify at-risk students, and implement targeted intervention strategies.
- Guide students in navigating institutional resources, policies, and academic planning to promote overall success.
Social Service Specialist
Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for recruiting, training, certifying, and maintaining foster and adoptive homes for a wide variety of children needing placement
- Follow agency and state guidelines to ensure qualified homes provide a safe environment for vulnerable children
- Provide thorough assessment of the applicant family to confirm safe environments through interviews, observations, and other source materials
- Support and facilitate communication between certified families and caseworkers to ensure services and resources are available to children and young adults
Social Service Assistant
Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Integral member of the child welfare team specializing in family engagement services to ensure the child’s emotional needs are being met
- Observe parent and child interactions to identify parenting, emotional, or developmental concerns
- Make recommendations, and work collaboratively with the child welfare team, based on strengths and needs of the family
- Adhere to and support the agency’s mission and CORE Values by attending weekly department meetings and maintaining excellent time management and task prioritization
Clinical Social Worker
UF & Shands Hospital - Radiation Oncology
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Offered comprehensive medical social work intervention to ensure all resources were available to, and utilized by, the patient, including home health care management, discharge planning, Hospice referral services and mental health counseling
- Provided case management to assist patients in obtaining resources, including, but not limited to, benefits eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Facilitated bereavement and survivorship counseling
- Collaborated with an multi-disciplinary team to ensure every patient received multifaceted care while undergoing radiation therapy
Clinical Medical Social Work Volunteer
UF & Shands Hospital - Equal Access Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administered medical social work services at a network of student-run free healthcare clinics to ensure the medically underserved and uninsured in Gainesville, FL received comprehensive care
- Educated medical students about the function and importance of social work as it pertains to the all-inclusive care of the patient
- Assessed patient’s needs and appropriately refer for concrete community services or follow-up care
- Provided brief crisis support counseling to patients in need of mental health services
Social Work Intern
University of Florida Physicians – Family Practice at 4th Avenue Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Advocated for patients to ensure best utilization of the healthcare system, including mobilization of community resources
- Utilized the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to accurately assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic services to patients
- Collaborated with physicians and support staff to provide the best continuum of care for the patient
- Administered psychosocial assessments to patients to effectively identify strengths and needs critical to patient’s care
Instructional Support Specialist
University of Florida – Warrington College of Business
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Designed, developed, and implemented online courses in collaboration with faculty, ensuring high-quality instructional materials and engaging learning experiences.
- Provided in-depth training and documentation on course management systems, supporting faculty and staff at the Warrington College of Business.
- Oversaw accommodations for students with disabilities in online courses, ensuring accessibility and compliance with institutional and legal standards.
- Created instructional materials and assisted in the seamless integration of course content into the Learning Management System.
- Mentored new instructors on best practices for online instruction, course facilitation, and student engagement.
- Participated in national conferences, engaging with industry experts and staying current on emerging trends in instructional design and online learning.
Social Work Intern
Alachua General Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to address personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may potentially interfere with the health and wellness of the patient
- Assisted physicians in comprehending the significance of psychosocial factors related to patient care
- Administered referrals to patients and their families for community resources
- Advocated on behalf of patients in the need of health care resources and services
Volunteer Crisis Phone Counselor
Alachua County Crisis Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided phone counseling for local crisis and National Suicide Hotline callers by determining severity and urgency of call and stabilizing equilibrium for the individual in the crisis situation
- Collaborated with local law enforcement officials to ensure the safety of the caller and the public
- Updated, organized, and maintained client files, including prioritization based on specific need, and follow up consultation as needed
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Design And Educational Technology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL08-2025
Master of Social Work -
Florida State University
Gainesville, FL01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2006
Skills
- Digital Course Creation
- Targeted Needs Analysis
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Strong Work Ethic
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptable Learning Attitude
- Instructional Design Principles
Timeline
Student Success Counselor
Florida Gulf Coast University
05.2023 - Current
Social Service Specialist
Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare
01.2015 - 01.2019
Social Service Assistant
Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare
01.2013 - 01.2015
Clinical Social Worker
UF & Shands Hospital - Radiation Oncology
01.2012 - 01.2013
Clinical Medical Social Work Volunteer
UF & Shands Hospital - Equal Access Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2013
Social Work Intern
University of Florida Physicians – Family Practice at 4th Avenue Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2012
Instructional Support Specialist
University of Florida – Warrington College of Business
01.2010 - 01.2012
Social Work Intern
Alachua General Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2009
Volunteer Crisis Phone Counselor
Alachua County Crisis Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
Master of Social Work -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Florida
Master of Arts - Instructional Design And Educational Technology
Florida Gulf Coast University
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