Emily Vanderburg, LLMSW
Hudsonville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW) and recent Master of Social Work graduate with experience providing comprehensive school-based mental health services in K–8 settings. Proven ability to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success through trauma-informed interventions, crisis response, behavioral consultation, and collaborative partnerships with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in PBIS/MTSS implementation, individual and group interventions, and serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cognitive Impairments (CI), Emotional Impairments (EI) and behavioral health needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Living Supports Provider
Arbor Circle
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered personalized mentoring and skill enhancement programs to support children's and adolescents' growth in educational and community settings.
- Support development of coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and healthy peer interactions.
- Facilitated collaboration among families, educators, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive services.
- Developed and applied evidence-based behavioral supports, ensuring thorough monitoring of progress via accurate documentation and data collection methods.
- Implemented strategies to support youth with ASD, cognitive impairments, developmental disabilities, and emotional or behavioral challenges, fostering their growth and well-being.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
MSW School Social Worker Intern
Georgetown 5/6 Building
Hudsonville, MI
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Assessed and addressed social-emotional needs of students to promote resilience and academic success amidst challenges.
- Facilitated individual and small-group interventions targeting emotional regulation, social skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving techniques.
- Facilitated collaboration among teachers, administrators, families, and community providers to enhance student support systems.
- Contributed to the formulation and evaluation of behavior intervention strategies and MTSS supports to promote effective learning environments.
- Maintained comprehensive records to facilitate project tracking and accountability.
- Facilitated individualized interventions to support students with autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairments, emotional impairments, and social-emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
MSW School Mental Health Clinician Intern
Paw Paw Middle School
Paw Paw, MI
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted personalized check-ins with students to enhance mental well-being and provide support services.
- Designed and implemented targeted clinical interventions aimed at improving emotional well-being, behavioral regulation, and academic performance.
- Worked closely with school staff to develop comprehensive behavior intervention plans and effective student support strategies.
- Contributed to child study team meetings and worked alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to develop solutions for improving student success.
- Coordinated efforts with educational personnel to pinpoint at-risk students and implement tailored intervention strategies.
- Implemented comprehensive counseling strategies through individual and group sessions to promote student well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to identify at-risk students and develop intervention strategies.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Psychology
Spring Arbor University
05-2024
Skills
- School Social Work
- PBIS & MTSS
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Intervention Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration & Consultation
- ASD & Cognitive Impairment Support
Certification
- Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
- School Social Work Certificate
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Community Living Supports Provider
Arbor Circle
03.2026 - Current
MSW School Social Worker Intern
Georgetown 5/6 Building
08.2025 - 05.2026
MSW School Mental Health Clinician Intern
Paw Paw Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Psychology
Spring Arbor University