Kailey Follett, MSW, LSW, PEL
Summary
Responsible and motivated individual ready to utilize exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in supporting individuals through counseling, collaboration, and service-oriented roles, with strengths in relationship building, problem-solving, and client engagement across diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Anne Sullivan Elementary School
Prospect Heights
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans that addressed specific student needs for enhanced support.
- Assisted students with social and emotional challenges during counseling sessions.
- Facilitated group activities promoting social skills, coping skills, and peer relationships.
- Conducted observations to assess student behavior and needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to IEPs or other special education services.
- Contributed to team meetings focused on discussing student needs and interventions. to discuss student support strategies.
- Led classroom discussions related to social emotional learning, bullying, and safety.
- Educated parents on community resources and support services available.
- Documented case notes outlining student progress and interventions.
- Conducted social developmental studies (SDS) to assess students' social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
Therapist Intern
The Learning House
Wheeling
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for students experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Provided support during crisis intervention sessions to help individuals manage their distress.
- Cofacilitated group therapy discussions to promote peer support and engagement.
- Promoted student awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
- Observed, co-facilitated, and individually guided group and 1:1 therapy.
- Collaborated with other therapists to discuss what a student may need and what to focus on during therapy.
- Participated in staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences to update on student progress toward IEP goals.
- Became educated in the documentation of IEP progress, the creation of functional behavior assessments, and behavioral intervention plans.
- Familiarized myself with writing treatment plans, treatment summaries, and reviewing student IEPs, recognizing how essential they are to the therapeutic field and proper care for the student.
Education
Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing Program -
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Social Work, Minor in Psychology -
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual and group counseling and facilitation
- Social emotional learning (SEL)
- Child and adolescent development
- Special education collaboration (PEL/504 support)
- Social skills training
- Parent engagement
- Self-esteem and resilience building
- Empathetic support
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois
Endorsement: School Social Worker
Status: Active (Exp: 06/30/2030) - Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Illinois
Status: Active (Exp: 11/30/2027)
Volunteer Experience
Kingswood Food Pantry- Buffalo Grove, IL (2022)
- Greeted and assisted individuals in a respectful, service-oriented manner.
- Collaborated with volunteers to divide tasks and improve workflow.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with language barriers.
Operation Christmas Child Processing Center- Aurora, IL (2021, 2022)
- Ensured all items met safety and age-appropriateness standards to support the well-being of child recipients in diverse communities
- Met and collaborated with other volunteers to achieve the common goal of putting care packages together for children who are in need around the world.
- Communicated with others to complete tasks efficiently to complete our tasks as quickly as possible.
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Anne Sullivan Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Therapist Intern
The Learning House
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing Program -
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Social Work, Minor in Psychology -
Loyola University Chicago
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College