La Tanya L. Mixon
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
RESUME OBJECTIVE: To fill the open position as the behavior coach and multi-tiered system support coordinator for Clintondale Middle School using the at-risk special education school social worker experience obtained for more than 10 years of servicing elementary, middle school and high students and families in the Macomb County area. As a fully licensed masters social worker with a bachelor's degree in social work leveraging my skills to positively impact students the community is my passion. Helping students demonstrate prosocial behaviors and creating engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs in order to be successful align with my objective for student success. in this role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, L’Anse Creuse Middle School South and Donald J. Yacks
03.2022 - Current
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.
- Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Evaluated, assessed and diagnosed learning and social issues.
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Wrote and developed FBAs and PBIPs for each student.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Facilitated push-in and pull-out ESE support instruction.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
At-risk School Social Worker
National Heritage Academics, Prevail Charter Academy
08.2015 - 03.2022
- Managing a caseload ranging from 30-50 students per school year
- Conducting classroom observations as a requirement to fulfill the child find process based on social emotional need
- Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services
- PBIS-Organizing and leading school-wide programs to enhance prosocial behaviors i.e.,
- Created H.O.P.E student group., Tie Dye for Diversity, Created Anti-Bullying programs
- Stomp Out Bullying
- Identifying wrap around support services for student population
- Site coordinator for Gleaners Food Bank monthly food distribution
- Collaborated with community programs that would better serve school/student needs i.e.,
- Goodfellows of Mt. Clemens, Salvation Army, local church organizations
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison and Foster care Liaison
- Facilitate whole group and small group lessons/social work support
- Member of SIT committee (School Improvement Team)
Special Education Social Work Intern
Wayne State University School Of Social Work
09.2014 - 05.2015
- I interned at Jeannette Junior High School and Messmore Elementary while pursuing graduate education studies at Wayne State University.
- Managing a caseload of 15 students, utilizing PBIS, participating in the child find process, providing one on one social emotional support, supporting on cognitively impaired self-contained classroom setting utilizing social stories and teaching social skills for whole group lessons
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily social emotional learning activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
Special Education Social Worker Intern
Wayne State University School Of Social Work
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Lincoln High School in the Van Dyke Public School District , I was assigned as an interned and managed a caseload of 13 students who were eligible for special education services who have cognitive impairments, socially maladjusted, emotional impairments, learning disabilities, Asperger’s, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- In conjunction with this, I was responsible for conducting social histories which comprised of interviewing families, students, and the retrieval of medical records for a reevaluation of special education services, classroom observations, developing behavior intervention plans, attending
- Individualized Education Plan meetings, referred students to various agencies for additional services, completion of case notes and reports, provided individualized services to students, and provided peer mediation
- I also coordinated the Smile Program mobile dental services for students of Lincoln High School to receive free dental care.,
- Responsible for assessing, creating, and implementing Individualized
- Education Plans for students whose behavior is impeding their learning progress
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Experience in Multi-tiered System of Support a member of Child Study Team for child find process to assess academic and social emotional needs
- Peer to peer group facilitation
- Peer mediation for conflict resolution
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Sales Associate
Macy's Department Store
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Stock
- Merchandise organizer
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
Executive Assistant
New Greater Church, New GAT Ministries Church
03.2002 - 06.2007
- Profit Agency
- Organized travels, scheduling, conducted meetings, organized payroll
- Office clerical experience with MS Access and Word, filing and record keeping, event programming and coordinating.
Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator
YMCA Metro Detroit Corporate
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Office clerical, organizing meetings and luncheons, keeping schedules, data entry
- Assistant to Executive Director of YMCA Minority Achievers Program
- Position entailed in charge of summer and after school programs for minority students from Detroit Public Schools
- Assisted in grant writing
- Teamed students with professional minority mentors to expose them to professional careers
- Partnered with Focus Hope’s Adopt a Family Program for youth enrichment
- Took students to out of state conferences
- Organized annual fundraising luncheon where Detroit City Mayor was keynote speaker with included mailings and follow-up calls to benefactors for monetary commitment.
School Tutor for Partners Plus Henry Ford Dearborn
Elementary and Middle
06.1999 - 08.2001
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Tutor, Sales Associate/ Switchboard Operator
Partners Plus, Henry Ford Community College, Inkster Public
08.1999 - 06.2000
- For Partners Plus Program in
Customer service
JC Penney Fairlane Mall
01.1996 - 07.1999
- Completed call documentation while speaking with customers.
- Developed technical and mechanical proficiency to assist customers and field staff with service issues.
- Handled calls promptly and with courteous professionalism.
- Maintained working knowledge of products, accounts, representatives, tools and systems.
- Processed orders, service requests and applied information to customers.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
Education
Master’s - Work
Wayne State University
2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
Wayne State University
2014
Associate’s Degree - General Studies
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township12.2010
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05.2009
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn1998
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High School
Detroit1997
Cass Technical High School
Detroit01.1995
Skills
- Special Education
- School Programs
- Teacher Support
- Compliance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Counseling services
- Evidence -based intervention
- Community Partnerships
- Solution-based interventions
- Family collaboration
Additional Information
- HONORS and AWARDS: , 2018 Awarded by National Heritage Academy Teacher in Excellence 2013- 2014 Dean’s List for academic performance Wayne State University 2013 Hupert Endowment Memorial Scholarship 2013 Barba Family Scholarship 2013 Wayne Dyer Endowment Scholarship 2010-11 Dean’s List for academic performance Macomb Community College
Timeline
School Social Worker
L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, L’Anse Creuse Middle School South and Donald J. Yacks
03.2022 - Current
At-risk School Social Worker
National Heritage Academics, Prevail Charter Academy
08.2015 - 03.2022
Special Education Social Work Intern
Wayne State University School Of Social Work
09.2014 - 05.2015
Special Education Social Worker Intern
Wayne State University School Of Social Work
01.2014 - 05.2014
Sales Associate
Macy's Department Store
11.2013 - 01.2014
Executive Assistant
New Greater Church, New GAT Ministries Church
03.2002 - 06.2007
Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator
YMCA Metro Detroit Corporate
06.2000 - 03.2002
Tutor, Sales Associate/ Switchboard Operator
Partners Plus, Henry Ford Community College, Inkster Public
08.1999 - 06.2000
School Tutor for Partners Plus Henry Ford Dearborn
Elementary and Middle
06.1999 - 08.2001
Customer service
JC Penney Fairlane Mall
01.1996 - 07.1999
Master’s - Work
Wayne State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
Wayne State University
Associate’s Degree - General Studies
Macomb Community College
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Henry Ford Community College
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High School
Cass Technical High School
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