KATELYN DEBERARDINIS
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Empathetic and enthusiastic social worker successful at case managing students in high risk environments. Familiar with issues such as learning difficulties, socialization challenges and emotional needs, while cultivating rapport and productive relationships. Utilizes cultural competency and a whole-child approach.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advancement Coordinator- Team Lead
Renton School District
Renton, WA
10.2017 - Current
- Mental health case management and SEL service delivery utilizing Check & Connect, a research based dropout prevention program
- Established a partnership with a local Teaching Academy class that incorporates weekly tutoring from high school interns with middle school students
- Participate in school and district wide Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) Teams, CARE team, and IEP meetings
- Founded an inclusive LGTBQA+ club
- Run, analyze and distribute quarterly student specific data progress reports to school staff
- Co-presented at CASEL, 2019 Global SEL Conference, with a team including the Chief of Secondary Schools and Director of Student Supports
Field Instructor
University Of Washington & Communities In Schools Renton
Renton, WA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided one on one and group professional supervision to Masters level social work students in their internship practicum at Communities in Schools Renton-Tukwila (CISRT)
- Liaised between University of Washington Field Faculty, CISRT office and site coordinator staff placed at various K-12 schools within Renton School District, and MSW students weekly
- Ensured students are fulfilling their practicum requirements and competencies
Front Desk Associate
Bassline Fitness
Seattle, WA
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
- Opened, closed, cleaned and maintained/organized studio and all operations while on shift
Student Success Liaison
Communities in Schools Renton
Renton, WA
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided case management where students identified their own strengths and needs, access needed supports, and increase capacity for self-reliance
- Acted as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison
- Built and maintained relationships with school admin, counselors, and staff to uphold communication and advocacy between students, families, community and school
- Used a data management system to track early warning indicators for students, their families, and the school
- Delivered evidence-based school wide events such as winter coat distribution, a morning breakfast program, and school wide attendance initiatives
Outdoor Education Instructor
The Outdoor School
Marble Falls, TX
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked daily with youth in schools with low SES populations in an outdoor, experiential educational setting, fostering self-confidence, outdoor appreciation, and interpersonal skills
- When assigned as the school lead, in charge of an entire school, involving tasks such as continuous coordination and organization amongst group leaders, teachers, volunteers, and staff
- Prepared and taught academic, adventure, and outdoor classes daily. Facilitated team building challenges, high ropes courses, and rock wall challenges followed by processing/de-briefing circles
Social Work Intern
Community High School & Burns Park Elementary
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided weekly, regular case management with students, along with crises intervention
- Worked closely with children with autism in their specific elementary classroom
- Administered, scored, and interpreted BASC and Conners Standardized Testing Tools
Family and Child Advocate Intern
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Conducted intakes with families in temporary living situations
- Assisted clients to ensure all children were enrolled in school, had transportation, and had basic necessities such as school supplies, clothing, and food
- Communicated with all homeless liaisons and social workers in the appropriate school districts across Washtenaw county
Staff Advisor
PSU
State College, PA
07.2011 - 08.2011
- Office Assistant- assisted the directors with student’s questions/concerns, answered office phone, took students to health center/ER, filed paperwork
- Camp Staff- In charge of a dorm hall, coordinated/conducted events, activities, and chaperoned local and overnight field trips
Education
Masters of Social Work - Interpersonal Practice - Children & Youth
University Of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Women’s Studies
University Of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Case Management
Solution-based Interventions
Life Skills Development
Counseling & Mindfulness
Crisis Intervention
Data Collection and Analysis
Resource Advocacy
Cultural Awareness
Active Listening Skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Confidentiality
Proactive Leader
Program Management
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Field Instructor
University Of Washington & Communities In Schools Renton
08.2019 - 07.2020
Front Desk Associate
Bassline Fitness
06.2018 - 07.2020
Academic Advancement Coordinator- Team Lead
Renton School District
10.2017 - Current
Student Success Liaison
Communities in Schools Renton
09.2014 - 10.2017
Outdoor Education Instructor
The Outdoor School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Social Work Intern
Community High School & Burns Park Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2013
Masters of Social Work - Interpersonal Practice - Children & Youth
University Of Michigan
08.2011 - 05.2013
Family and Child Advocate Intern
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
Staff Advisor
PSU
07.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Women’s Studies
University Of North Carolina
08.2007 - 05.2011