Dena Franklin
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dedicated Master Level Social Worker with over ten years experience. Skilled at building community support, key coalitions and strategic interagency partnerships. Committed to serving disadvantaged youth, adults, homeless and special needs populations. Effective verbal and written communicator with extensive knowledge of community resources.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
08.2010 - 03.2020
- Assigned and explained classwork for 30+ students
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
YDA Lead Counselor
Columbia Urban League
Columbia, SC
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Created all lesson plans for youth ages 8-14.
- Prepared educational and recreational exercises.
- Served youth individually and in group settings to cultivate existing strengths.
- Promoted innovative learning in unorthodox setting.
- Focused learning on career development, health and wellness, job readiness and social issues.
Certified Asthma Educator
Family Connection Of SC
Columbia, SC
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
- Provided expertise for clinical support and services for 20+ staff.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
ASEP Associate
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, NC
09.2006 - 04.2007
- Cared for children ages 8 to 13 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Social Work Supervisor
Saint Dominic's Home
Bronx, NY
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Established positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Oversaw staff of 20 development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
School Therapist
Carolina Children's Home
Columbia, SC
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Managed day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2001
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.1997
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization and Planning
- Cultural Competency
- Effective Delegation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Richland County School District One
08.2010 - 03.2020
Certified Asthma Educator
Family Connection Of SC
07.2009 - 07.2010
YDA Lead Counselor
Columbia Urban League
06.2008 - 08.2010
ASEP Associate
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
09.2006 - 04.2007
Social Work Supervisor
Saint Dominic's Home
08.2004 - 08.2005
School Therapist
Carolina Children's Home
08.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
South Carolina State University
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Trident Technical College
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