Cara Murphy
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Social Work student finishing work for a Master's in Social Work seeking employment as a School Social Worker.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Cary School District 26 - Briargate Elementary
Cary, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans for students in need of additional support.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and create appropriate interventions.
- Monitored the progress of students receiving services and modified plans as needed.
- Provided crisis management services to address students' immediate needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to IEPs or other special education services.
- Facilitated small group counseling sessions focused on topics such as emotion regulation, social awareness, and self-management.
Intern
McHenry County Specialty Courts
Woodstock, IL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Kept client information updated in the Specialty Courts database.
- Filled out incoming client referrals.
- Performed new client intakes to the Specialty Court Program.
- Attended staffings and court dates for each of the three programs.
- Gathered information about resources needed by clients.
- Assisted Clinicians and Case Managers in their daily tasks.
- Worked with clients on various needs (budgeting, transportation, housing, etc).
Barista
Mariano's/Starbucks
Crystal Lake, IL
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Utilized coffee maker, espresso machine and French press to prepare coffee.
- Demonstrated techniques on using multiple beverage machines with new team members.
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
Server
The Fountains at Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve residents.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for each meal.
- Served food and beverages to residents and confirmed complete orders.
- Ensured that all dishes made it back to the kitchen after each meal.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL06-2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL05.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05.2021
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Records Management
- Database Updates
- Computer Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Fast Learner
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Cary School District 26 - Briargate Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Intern
McHenry County Specialty Courts
01.2023 - 05.2023
Barista
Mariano's/Starbucks
04.2018 - 08.2018
Server
The Fountains at Crystal Lake
11.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Social Work -
Aurora University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Illinois Springfield
Associate of Arts - General Studies
McHenry County College
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