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Kandace Paxton

Dallas,TX

Summary

Invested Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a 2 year background serving community by providing guidance for those in need.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Garland ISD
01.2024 - Current
  • Advised and counseled 21 students to help them develop skills and knowledge required for academic and personal success.
  • Planned and implemented lessons that led to a 33 percent increase in reading scores, surpassing national and grade level standards.
  • Addressed and resolved students' behavioral issues.

Social Work Intern

Multidisciplinary Psych Clinic UT Southwestern
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Performed patient screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Facilitated group sessions for 10 patients suffering from Functional Neurological Disorder.

Teacher

Grand Prairie ISD
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Fostered curiosity and interest of 16 students through engaging lessons and creative hands on activities.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Registered Behavior Technician

Action Behavior Centers
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.

Intern

UT Arlington
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet needs for assistance.

Education

Master of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2023

Bachelor of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2020

Skills

Detail oriented, Client Advocate, Strengths focused, Life Skills Development, Case Management, Small Group Instruction, Behavior Modification, Group Facilitation

Timeline

Teacher

Garland ISD
01.2024 - Current

Social Work Intern

Multidisciplinary Psych Clinic UT Southwestern
06.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher

Grand Prairie ISD
08.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

Action Behavior Centers
03.2022 - 07.2022

Intern

UT Arlington
06.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington

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