Dominique Lewis
Lanham,MD
Summary
Invested Student Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in children and families. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 6-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Montgomery County Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
Volunteer
Prince George's County Department Of Social Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Attended daily meetings of the foster care unit cases that required immediate attention.
- Shadowed the Education Coordinator to develop an understanding of the policy related to educational stability for foster youth and tasks a volunteer could assist with.
- Attended multiple Family Team Decision Meetings to assess family needs and next steps.
- Assisted with creating workshop packets for an education readiness class.
- Reviewed the agency policy for the Foster Care Unit and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program and provided input on how the agency is doing on providing services to youth in their care.
- Provided telephonic crisis intervention for a principal who was in the middle of an emergency with a foster youth and consulted with the education coordinator for further mediation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2025
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Family Case Management
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Volunteer
Prince George's County Department Of Social Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
School Bus Driver
Montgomery County Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Salisbury University
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