Everlyn Guzman
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60
Waukegan,IL
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated Social Worker with 8 years of experience in school social work, child welfare, adoption, foster care, and case management. Currently making a meaningful impact as a School Social Worker by supporting students' social-emotional, behavioral, and academic success through counseling, crisis intervention, attendance interventions, and individualized support. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on IEPs, 504 Plans, and MTSS to remove barriers to learning and ensure students receive appropriate services and accommodations. Skilled in family engagement, student advocacy, and connecting families with essential community resources. Brings a strong background in child protection, adoption case management, residential services, and program coordination, with a demonstrated commitment to empowering children, strengthening families, and improving student outcomes.
Work History
School Social Worker
1 Year 9 Months- Provided individual and group counseling to address students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on IEPs, 504 Plans, and student support services.
- Developed interventions to improve student behavior, attendance, and academic engagement.
- Conducted crisis intervention and supported students experiencing trauma and emotional challenges.
- Partnered with families to address student needs and connect them with community resources.
- Advocated for students with disabilities and ensured access to appropriate support and accommodations.
- Facilitated social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to promote student success.
- Participated in MTSS, student support, and intervention meetings.
- Maintained confidential documentation and followed mandated reporting requirements.
Social Welfare Officer II/Adoption Social Worker
1 Year 3 Months- Assisted cross-functional teams in resolving complex issues and improving problem-solving workflows. Assigned to Matching Unit as Assistant Regional Matching Secretariat. Served as resource speaker, facilitator, and documenter once monthly during adoption forum for PAPS application requirements. Handled foster adoption cases by conducting eligibility assessments for prospective adoptive parents of legally available child. Reviewed submitted supervised trial custody reports, drafted comments and recommendations, and issued timely notices for required action from stakeholders. Provided technical assistance and recommendations to local government units, child caring agencies, and child placing agencies within National Capital Region on adoption and foster case management.
Social Welfare Officer I
6 Years- I was assigned as the supervising Social Worker and a case manager in our residential facility named Kanlungan Sa Pasig, to provide temporary shelter and protection services to children at risk, children in need of special protection, adults, and elderly victims of various forms of abuse.
- I am also a part of the planning and implementation of various activities as part of the development and participation of our clients inside the residential facility and conduct capacity building to our stakeholders of which I prepare project proposals and Activity and/or Training Design
- I was also designated as the Focal Person of the rescue operation with the implementation of the Comprehensive Program for Street Children and their
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ph.D. - Special Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Skills
Emotional regulation
Family engagement
Student empowerment
Behavior intervention plans
Solution-based interventions
Social-emotional learning
Crisis management
IEP collaboration
Family support
Family collaboration
Student advocacy
Team collaboration
Case management
Regulatory compliance
Documentation
Case documentation
Behavior intervention plans
Compliance
Classroom observations
Case documentation
Independent living skills
Social skills challenges
Community resource linkage
Life skills development
Restorative practices
Behavioral analysis
Confidential documentation
Special education needs
Coping strategies
Anger regulation
Software proficiency
Special education
Timeline
School Social Worker
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Social Welfare Officer II/Adoption Social Worker
National Authority for Child Care Office- Regional Authority for Child Care -National Capital Region
11.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Social Welfare Officer I
City Social Welfare and Development Office, Pasig City
10.2017 - 10.2023Read More
University of Perpetual
Ph.D. from Special Education
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International School Of Asia And The Pacific
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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St. Paul University
Master of Science from Social Work
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