Elizabeth Jimenez
Glendale
Summary
Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Adelphi University with extensive experience supporting children with disabilities in a school-based setting. Currently serving as a Paraprofessional and Social Work Intern, providing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students, including children on the autism spectrum. Strong background in SEL group counseling, behavior interventions, collaboration with families and school staff, and data-driven support. Actively pursuing LMSW/LCSW licensure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary school Paraprofessional/Social Worker Intern
PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School
Rego Park
04.2015 - Current
- Provide direct academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with IEPs, including children on the autism spectrum.
- Deliver one-on-one and small group instruction tailored to individual learning and behavioral needs
- IEP Paraprofessional
- Assist teachers with various classroom duties
- Provide one-on-one instruction.
- Guide students in small group instruction
- Assist class through classroom routines and transitions from classes and activities
- Assisted students in coping with emotional and social challenges.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop supportive classroom environments.
Family worker
PS175
- Collaborate with school social worker and school psychologist in providing support services such as community resources, mental health services or housing support
- Worked closely with teachers and administration to develop and implement support strategies for children’s educational and emotional needs.
- Assist teachers in writing up children IEP’s
Education
Masters - Social Work
Adelphi University
01.2025
Bachelors - early childhood education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
03.2012
Associate’s - business administration
Nassau Community College
05.2007
Skills
- Spanish
- Typing
- Google Classroom
- Remote Learning
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills
- Behavioral intervention
- Counseling techniques
- Effective communication
- Social development and integration
- Assessment administration
- Crisis intervention
- Social-emotional support
Certification
- NY State Teacher Assistant Level 3 Certificate
- NYSED Approved Workshops in School Violence and DASA
- Successful Completion of New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills
References
Excellent references upon request
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Elementary school Paraprofessional/Social Worker Intern
PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School
04.2015 - Current
Family worker
PS175
Masters - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelors - early childhood education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate’s - business administration
Nassau Community College