Karrissa Waters
Tulsa
Summary
Skilled individual in problem-solving and attention to detail, successfully developed individualized care plans. Proven ability to manage complex child/family cases while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration.
Enthusiastic individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and small group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Family & Children's Services
Tulsa, OK
09.2003 - 09.2008
Conducted thorough foster care, kinship and adoption home studies for Department of Human Services contract.
Children's Ministry Director of 4 Yr Old Room
Believers Church
Tulsa, OK
06.2002 - 05.2008
- Coordinated and led weekly children's services, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for the 4 year old room.
- Trained and mentored volunteer staff to improve program delivery and child engagement.
Home Based Care Provider
Family & Children's Services
Tulsa, OK
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Provided compassionate care to children and families, addressing physical and emotional needs.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal support.
Child Welfare-Permanency Planning Worker
Department of Human Services
Tulsa, OK
05.1997 - 06.2000
- Managed a large client caseload and documentation for services to ensure compliance with regulations to reunite the family.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized service plans for each child.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify client needs and appropriate resources.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2000
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-1997
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Patience and empathy
- Time management, organized
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
My hobbies involve taking care of my goldendoodle, learning to keep my house plants alive and baking treats My favorite hobby is reading I taught all four of my own children how to read, homeschooled my children for 10 years, and taught classes in the homeschool co-ops for many years I currently manage the Jenks Chess Club with my husband through the Jenks Community Education program We have been involved in running this successful program for about 6 years
Timeline
Contractor
Family & Children's Services
09.2003 - 09.2008
Children's Ministry Director of 4 Yr Old Room
Believers Church
06.2002 - 05.2008
Home Based Care Provider
Family & Children's Services
07.2000 - 06.2001
Child Welfare-Permanency Planning Worker
Department of Human Services
05.1997 - 06.2000
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work
Oral Roberts University