GraceAnn Rossmiller
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience working with diverse populations to support mental health and wellness. Well-verse in applying combination of holistic and cognitive approaches to facilitate healing. Organized and educated in program administration for high-risk populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Fairview Public School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed and evaluated student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans for students in need of additional support.
- Monitored the progress of students receiving services and modified plans as needed.
- Facilitated small group counseling sessions focused on topics such as anger management, peer relationships, self-esteem building.
- Conducted home visits to connect with families and provide relevant resources.
- Served as an advocate for marginalized populations within the school setting including those from low-income backgrounds or with disabilities and special needs.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UWM Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Milwaukee, WI
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Work with coordinator and manager to deliver support across research projects
- Maintain files and records of ongoing research projects
- Prepare shipment of study surveys to participating populations
- Contact clients through phone calls.
- Analyzed data using statistical software such as SPSS
- Gathered, compiled, and interpreted information from various sources.
- Maintained databases for tracking study participants and results.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by identifying potential participants.
- Screened participants enrolled in research study, administering relevant survey
Internship Student
Walker’s Point Youth and Family Shelter
Milwaukee, WI
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitate activities suitable for large range of ages
- Use knowledge of trauma and abuse to communicate respectfully with youth
- Lead group sessions focusing on various life skills
- Provide clear boundaries between myself and youth
- Answer Shelter phone and provide aid and direction to callers regarding questions and further support
- Observe youths’ behavior and record notes in individual log sheets
- Complete intake assessments regarding new residents seeking services.
Childcare Worker
UWM Children’s Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Communicated with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Promoted children’s emotional development by encouraging respect of others
- Observed children’s behavior and recommended measures for behavior improvement and development of self-care skills
- Cleaned and sanitized childcare toys, keeping play area hygienic and free of harmful objects
- Utilized games, toys, and books to develop and improve cognitive skills and physical abilities.
Childcare Worker
St. Paul’s Lutheran Day Care
Janesville, WI
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Instructed children in health and personal habits and toileting
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children
- Read to children and taught them simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs
- Created daily lesson plans to correspond to children’s interests
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
12-2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
08.2023
Skills
- Child Development Understanding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Cultural Competency
- Risk Assessment
- Use of LexisNexis People Search software
- Use of RedCap Database
- Client Advocacy
- Activities leadership
- Early Childhood Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Special needs experience
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
Volunteer Experience
Childcare Assistant, Shelter From The Storm, Sun Prairie, WI, 09/2018, 08/2020, Maintain a safe play environment, Facilitate activities suitable for large range of ages, Engage with homeless youth and families
Affiliations
- MMA
- Weightlifting
- Reading
- Hiking
- Running
- Journaling
- Traveling
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Fairview Public School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Internship Student
Walker’s Point Youth and Family Shelter
01.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UWM Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
06.2022 - 08.2024
Childcare Worker
St. Paul’s Lutheran Day Care
05.2021 - 09.2021
Childcare Worker
UWM Children’s Learning Center
02.2021 - 08.2022
Masters of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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