Emily Braverman

Passionate School Social Work Intern with over 900 hours of experience in the school setting. Determined to help all students thrive in individual and community settings with extensive knowledge of trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Hardworking and enthusiastic with innovative and collaborative problem-solving and listening skills.

• Ke 'Aloha Equestrian, Odessa, FL, Horseback Riding Instructor, 2021-2022, Teaching individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds to ride horses properly/safely with the potential intent to compete.
• Vice President of the Equestrian Club at USF, 2021-2022
• Whip N' Spur, Tampa, FL, Sales Associate, 2019 – Present, Entering/organizing inventory, concluding and documenting sales, and aiding customers in need of primary gear to ride/care for horses with the proper fitting clothing and merchandise.
• The Tackeria, Wellington, FL, Sales Associate, 2016 – 2019, Associate sales coordinator, helping professional equestrian athletes/customers find adequate horseback riding equipment, equine performance health supplements, and apparel, along with supporting a position as a cashier.

• Tarpon Springs High School, Pinellas County School District, School Social Work intern, 2023-2024, Supporting students' emotional, behavioral, and social needs through an educational setting, collaborating with other staff and community resources to meet their diverse needs. Ran SAVE Promise Club in a large group setting, providing agendas for monthly activities as well as discussion forums to allow positive peer interactions within the group/on campus.
• Gulf Trace Elementary School, Pasco County School District, School Social Work intern, 2022-2023, Aided youth ranging from K-5 in learning basic social-emotional skills to best guide them for their academic future.
• University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic Volunteer, Fall 2022, Completed and reviewed SOAP notes on patients and worked with an interdisciplinary expert to aid those finding resources after a biopsychosocial evaluation.
• Gracepoint, Tampa, FL, Homeless Unit Internship, 2021 Summer, Supplied clothing/hygienic products and closely shadowed care managers and behavioral technicians, increasing the livelihood of this marginalized population.

• Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) - May 2024

• The Project iSED scholarship, provided by the Florida Department of Education, has greatly prepared me to work with students undergoing emotional and behavioral disorders within the school environment. Through this grant, I had the opportunity to work as an interdisciplinary team with ABA scholars, to expand my knowledge of an ABA-based intervention while applying my perception of social work. Skills I have developed from this scholarship include school-based coordination of mental health services, including strategies for family engagement, creating publication-quality scientific graphs using free software, numeric data collection, and technology.
• Monthly seminars on topics such as collaborative approach to serving children with EBD, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and racial equity & social justice
• Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) certificate.
• Prevent-Teach-Reinforce, 2-day training, and implementation consultation.
• Attended Project iSED Summer Institute training, in addition to Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
• I have been able to attend the NASW Florida 3-day conference in June 2023, to continue my professional development.