Sharon Lemmert

Collaborated with fellow scholars for interdisciplinary research projects, resulting in high-quality publications and presentations.

• Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
• Awarded $300,000 private grant to design and lead workshop training for future rural Alaska social workers.

• Provided end-of-life care and support for patient ensuring dignity, comfort, and emotional closure during difficult times.
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
• Provided full-time, in-home hospice care for both parents over a three-year period, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life while reducing the need for institutional care.

• Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
• Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and develop coping skills.

• Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
• Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
• Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

• Provided psychoeducational on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
• Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet patient needs and facilitate lasting change..
• Implemented preventative measures by identifying risk factors within a client's life situation or environment that could trigger potential crises or setbacks in recovery progress.

• Managed operations across seven remote village schools, requiring daily small-plane travel.
• Provided leadership and oversight for a team of 20 teachers and 10 teacher aides.
• Ensuring effective staff management, coordination, and delivery of quality education in challenging, resource-limited environments.

• 70% increase in students reporting they felt safe at school
• 30% decrease in teacher referrals for social-emotional concerns
• Designed culturally sensitive interventions tailored to each client''s background and experiences.

• Tracked student progress through regular check-ins, adjusting academic plans as necessary based on performance feedback.
• Enhanced student success by providing personalized academic guidance and support.
• Increased student participation in support services from 45% to 78% within one academic year by implementing personalized intervention plans and consistent follow-up.

• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
• Increased Native family participation in parent-teacher conferences by 367%—from 3 to 14 families—through culturally responsive outreach and organizing a successful Native Family Night initiative.