CRYSTAL THOMPSON
Brooklyn
Summary
Determined Social Worker with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the social work program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
01.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Social Worker
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA GREATER
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Paraprofessional
NYC Board Of Education
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
New York, NY08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work: Child Welfare
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2018
Skills
Child Development
Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy
Attention to Detail
Behavior Modification
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Youth Development
Instructional Techniques
Individual and Group Counseling
Therapy and Counseling
Social and Emotional Health
Student Records Maintenance
Crisis Intervention
Certification
NYS School Social Worker Certification
Mandated Reporter Training
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
01.2022 - Current
Social Worker
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA GREATER
07.2018 - 09.2021
Paraprofessional
NYC Board Of Education
10.2014 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work: Child Welfare
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
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