Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions to address various social, emotional, and behavioral issues
Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting
Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of harm
Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs
Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance
Varsity Track & Field Coach
Baldwinsville Central School District
03.2018 - Current
Council co-chair of the teams' Unity Council, aiming to boost self-confidence, responsibility, and morale
Developed strong communication skills among team members, encouraging active listening and constructive dialogue during group discussions
Support 70+ athletes emotionally, physically, and with school-related items
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current safety guidelines and regulations
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Liberty Resources
08.2020 - 06.2021
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including gathering data from parents, children, and other relevant sources
Maintain 30-35 treatment plans using diagnostic and assessment information to provide individual and family psychotherapy
Providing crisis intervention services, when necessary, in school, home, and via phone
Substitute Teacher
Phoenix Central School District
12.2019 - 03.2020
Implemented the curriculum and less plans assigned by regular classroom teacher
Supervised students and classroom activities
Documented a daily report for classroom teacher upon their return
Temporary Assistance Intake
Onondaga County Department of Social Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
Screened incoming individuals and placed with the designated intake worker
Supported clerical staff and supervisors in administrative tasks
Provided up to date information regarding the process and requirements of obtaining Public Assistance
Camp Counselor
Van Buren Park and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2018
Provided supervision and direction of activities and programs for youth ages 5-14
Established positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Successfully performed conflict resolution related tasks between camp participants to prevent further escalation
1:1 Aide
Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Assisting the teaching staff in a preschool classroom with the instruction toward student
Develop behavioral management plans for student
Communicate with parents, teachers, and students regarding student’s abilities in school
Created a strong trust with individual and family to provide effective support
Education
Masters of Social Work - Advanced Clinical Practice
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, New York
12.2017
Skills
School Social Work Certificate
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Trained
Mandated Reporter - Updated 2023
DASA Training
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Cystic Fibrosis & Pediatric Pulmonary Social Work Intern
Connected patients with outside community services, such as mental health, insurance coverages, and medical grants for long-term support
Developed short-term interventions with patients to be utilized within their daily lives
Assisted needs of Social Workers on the following rotations: Upstate Physician Office, Emergency Department, Inpatient Psychiatry, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care
Syracuse City School District
Webster Elementary School Social Work Intern
Involved in developing tiered intervention strategies under the Student Intervention Team for a diverse student population
Assisted in collaborative restorative groups, social skills training groups, and individual mental health services
Engaged with students, parents, and SCSD staff collaboratively to promote social-emotional well-being
Collaborated with school-based agencies – Primary Project, Promise Zone, Family Support Student Success, ACCESS, & Liberty Resources – to better serve child and family needs
Timeline
School Social Worker
Phoenix Central School District
06.2021 - Current
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Liberty Resources
08.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Phoenix Central School District
12.2019 - 03.2020
Temporary Assistance Intake
Onondaga County Department of Social Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
Varsity Track & Field Coach
Baldwinsville Central School District
03.2018 - Current
1:1 Aide
Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Camp Counselor
Van Buren Park and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Nazareth College of Rochester
Masters of Social Work - Advanced Clinical Practice
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