Grace Yanda
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional social work candidate with strong foundation in supporting students and families. Skilled in MTSS interventions, collaboration with educators and families, and IEP and 504 development with robust ability to adapt to changing needs. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, achieving impactful results, and maintaining high standards in all tasks. Equipped with excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to ensure positive and supportive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Provided crisis, individual, and group interventions under the MTSS framework to students experiencing social and emotional challenges in an elementary and high school setting.
- Conducted social-developmental and behavior assessments.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student and school needs.
- Developed IEPs and 504s for students with disabilities.
- Provided consultation services for staff and families to discuss students' educational experience.
- Participated in meetings with staff and community organizations to develop crisis plans for at-risk students and families.
- Connected families to community resources and services.
Counseling Intern
Connections for Abused Women and their Children
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual counseling support, advocacy, education, and safety-planning to survivors of domestic violence
- Provided group counseling support for the organization's adult educational groups.
- Collaborated with clients and supervisor to develop service plans and monitored progress toward goals.
- Kept accurate written records on participants and completed the necessary paperwork for all appropriate funding sources while maintaining confidentiality.
- Established connections with clients by exhibiting empathy, cultural humility, ethical conduct, and confidentiality at all times.
- Completed 40-hour domestic violence training.
Teaching Assistant
Community School District 200
Wheaton, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in K-1 and 4-5 classrooms for students with nonverbal and level three autism during a summer school program.
- Provided emotional support for special students who were struggling with challenging behaviors or emotions.
- Implemented activities designed to help students reach their academic goals.
- Carried out behavior modification and personal development programs, such as IEP or 504s, under the supervision of special education instructors.
Elementary School Secretary
Community School District 200
Wheaton, IL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Hosted a Social Emotional Learning lunch group for 5th-grade students.
- Oversaw the school's National School Lunch Program.
- Communicated between teachers, parents, students, and outside vendors regarding school activities and procedures.
- Provided administrative support to the principal and other staff members with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Took daily attendance of students.
Receptionist
Linea Salon and Day Spa
Glen Ellyn, IL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and maintained accurate records of client visits.
- Handled cash and credit card payments with accuracy.
- Organized and filed important documents in filing cabinets or in online document storage solutions.
Telemarketer/Office Manager
Seasonal Home Care
Wheaton, IL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Initially worked as a telemarketer and was quickly promoted to Office Manager.
- Conducted outbound calls on a daily basis to reach predetermined goals.
- Booked appointments and assigned independent contractors to jobs.
- Trained and mentored new telemarketers on best practices and strategies.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with timeliness and professionalism.
Education
Master of Science - Women's And Gender Studies
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Women's And Gender Studies
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Completed Coursework Towards Psychology
Butler University
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- IEP and 504 development
- Crisis intervention
- Student assessments
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization
- Case management
Certification
- Professional Educator's License (PEL) with an Endorsement in Social Work (license will be registered upon graduation of MSW program)
- Trained in SS Grin
- Trained in Act and Adapt
- Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)
- Trained in Check-in/Check-Out (CICO)
- Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Chicago Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Counseling Intern
Connections for Abused Women and their Children
08.2024 - 05.2025
Teaching Assistant
Community School District 200
06.2024 - 08.2024
Elementary School Secretary
Community School District 200
08.2023 - 08.2024
Receptionist
Linea Salon and Day Spa
08.2022 - 08.2023
Telemarketer/Office Manager
Seasonal Home Care
03.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Women's And Gender Studies
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Women's And Gender Studies
Loyola University Chicago
Some College (No Degree) - Completed Coursework Towards Psychology
Butler University