Jean Dwire
Rochester,MN
Summary
Compassionate school social worker specializing in student advocacy and attendance monitoring. Demonstrated success in connecting families with essential resources, leading to enhanced student well-being and academic outcomes. Dedicated to creating a positive school environment through effective support and intervention strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Social Worker
Rochester Public Schools
Rochester, MN
11.2015 - Current
- Delivered crisis intervention support to students, families, and educators, enhancing student well-being and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to implement tailored interventions for students.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions addressing social challenges faced by students.
- Coordinated with community resources to connect families with essential services, improving access to necessary support.
- Advised educators on effective strategies for managing students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Fostered a positive school climate by supporting staff and promoting respectful student interactions.
- Monitored student attendance and submitted referrals for truancy issues.
- Provided families with resources, including access to food banks and housing assistance programs, ensuring basic needs were met.
School Social Worker
Kingsland Middle School
Spring Valley, MN
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Delivered individual and group counseling sessions for students facing social challenges, fostering improved coping strategies and peer relationships.
- Collaborated with teachers to create and implement tailored support plans for at-risk students, enhancing their academic and social outcomes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers.
- Monitored student attendance to identify patterns and issues. of students and noted issues, including submitting truancy referrals where merited.
School Social Worker
Triton High School
Dodge Center, MN
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Monitored student attendance and implemented interventions, successfully re-engaging students in their education.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs.
- Advised Students Against Drunk Driving and guided student-led initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN08-1994
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA05-1991
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- IEP collaboration
- Attendance monitoring
- Resource coordination
- Educator collaboration
- Positive behavior support
- Restorative practices
- Mental health awareness
- Social-emotional learning
- Family support
- Student advocacy
Certification
- Minnesota Board of Social Work -April 2025
- Minnesota PELSB -May 2022
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification -March 2022
Timeline
Elementary School Social Worker
Rochester Public Schools
11.2015 - Current
School Social Worker
Kingsland Middle School
08.1999 - 05.2002
School Social Worker
Triton High School
08.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Iowa Lakes Community College