Chelante' Gallemore
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
La Plata,MD
Summary
Dedicated School Social Worker offering 7 years of experience in education environments. Familiar with issues such as learning difficulties, socialization problems and emotional needs. Background working in urban areas of poverty with high population of at-risk students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2018 - Current
- Managed student services focusing on mental health, wellness, resiliency and coping skills.
- Offered individual and group therapeutic counseling.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
School Social Worker
AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
- Participated in IEP, RTI, and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Licensed Social Worker
Win Families Services
Lanham, MD
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
Education
Master of Social Work - Maternal And Child Health
University of Maryland, School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD 08.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 08.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Individual and family counseling
Planning and Coordination of Services
Evidence-based practices
Trauma-informed care
Certification
LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
07-2021
School Social Worker
District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
School Social Worker
AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
09.2014 - 07.2018
Licensed Social Worker
Win Families Services
07.2013 - 09.2014
Master of Social Work - Maternal And Child Health
University of Maryland, School of Social Work
08.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
Salisbury University
08.2007 - 06.2011