Grace Mackle
Tinley Park ,IL
Summary
Dedicated learning and educating myself in child development and autism spectrum awareness, which was demonstrated during my internship at New Lenox School District 122. Learned crisis intervention and behavioral plan creation, significantly enhancing student well-being and educational outcomes. Skilled in fostering mental health support and special education, including IEP development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker Intern
New Lenox School District 122
08.2024 - Current
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Intern
Fox Valley United Way- SPARK Team
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked under the SPARK team that helps families prepare their children for Kindergarten.
- Provide support in social-emotional needs for low income families in the area.
- Facilitated social-emotional developmental screenings for children under the ag of 5.
- Planned and helped facilitate playgroups for parents and their children to come play, learn and interact with others as well.
- Set-up and participate in Farmers Markets to get involved in the community, and get the word out of how SPARK can help families.
Family Nanny
Care.com
09.2022 - 08.2023
- I nannied for a family with a 4-year-old boy, who is now 7 years old.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Closer/Teacher Assistant
Little Jewels Learning Center
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in the infant and toddler classrooms, including those for children up to three years old, while also providing support in other classrooms as needed.
- Helped teachers by engaging with children and assisting with daily activities.
- Performed cleaning duties and contributed to maintaining a fun and interactive classroom environment.
Family Nanny
Care.com
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Nannied for a family with two boys: one aged 14 who is autistic and the other aged 10.
- Helped with summer school work, dropped them off at camps, and planned fun adventures throughout the day.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2022
Skills
- Child development
- Autism spectrum awareness
- Special education
- IEP development
- Mental health assessment
- Behavioral plan creation
- Crisis response
- Behavior modification
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health support
Timeline
School Social Worker Intern
New Lenox School District 122
08.2024 - Current
Intern
Fox Valley United Way- SPARK Team
01.2024 - 08.2024
Family Nanny
Care.com
09.2022 - 08.2023
Closer/Teacher Assistant
Little Jewels Learning Center
02.2021 - 04.2022
Family Nanny
Care.com
05.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Illinois State University
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