Deanna Melillo
Danbury,CT
Summary
Dynamic School Social Worker with a proven track record in identifying and addressing student needs, particularly among high-risk populations. Expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration and maintaining confidential case documentation ensures effective advocacy and support. Committed to fostering safe and inclusive school environments that promote student well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
The Sherman School
Sherman, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a social-emotional learning curriculum for elementary school students, improving their social emotional intelligence and executive functioning skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Supported the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs, ensuring that appropriate accommodations and services were provided.
- Partnered with community liaisons to execute a Thanksgiving food drive and holiday toy drive, supporting families in need.
- Collaborated with the attendance committee to reduce chronic absenteeism among high-needs students from 27.5% to 13.8%.
Long-Term School Social Worker
Northville/Hill and Plain Elementary Schools
New Milford, CT
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered social work services to two elementary schools in the district.
- Provided crisis intervention, case management, and individual counseling to K-2 students in general education, special education, and multi-needs programs
- Maintained regular communication with parents/guardians regarding progress and arranged additional supports through in school accommodations and outside support services such as counseling, transportation, housing, financial assistance., and psychiatric referrals
- Facilitated groups according to specific needs within the student population- social skills groups for students with autism, basic social skills, expected vs unexpected behavior, emotional regulation, zones of regulation
- Completed all necessary forms of documentation, including seclusion forms
Teen Talk Counselor
Kids in Crisis
Greenwich, CT
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Identified and helped students navigate difficult personal, family and school-related issues
- Trained to identify at-risk students, students flying under the radar, and to reach out to students experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and conflict-related stressors.
- Provided individual counseling to a caseload of 15-20 students on a weekly basis
- Facilitated bi-weekly social emotional learning lessons in the classroom setting for 6th and 7th grade students
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bronx, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT05-2021
Skills
- Confidential case documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Counseling services
- Family collaboration
- Solution-based interventions
- Documentation
- Attendance monitoring
- Risk assessments
Certification
- School Social Work Certification (#071)
- LMSW in CT and NY
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Social Worker
The Sherman School
08.2023 - Current
Long-Term School Social Worker
Northville/Hill and Plain Elementary Schools
04.2023 - 06.2023
Teen Talk Counselor
Kids in Crisis
11.2022 - 03.2023
- School Social Work Certification (#071)
- LMSW in CT and NY
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Connecticut State University