Leah Underwood
Wheeling,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Half Day School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers and administration to implement school-based interventions for students through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and determine eligibility for services under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Provide direct and indirect social work services to students in grades 3-5 by pushing into classrooms and pulling out individually or in small groups to develop social-emotional skills using therapeutic techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Respond to crises and emergencies within the school setting, providing immediate support and coordinating appropriate interventions to ensure safety and well-being of students.
- Serve as liaison between parents, school, community resources, and external agencies to ensure students receive necessary support services such as outside mental health counseling.
Lead Instructor
Camp Galileo
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and execute educational activities in Art, Science, and Outdoors each week that encourage collaboration between campers, learning, and fun.
- Follow and enforce safety measures pertaining to emergency situations, COVID-19, Rule of 3, and injuries, among others, to ensure a safe space physically and mentally for all camp attendees.
- Guide campers and support staff members to uphold the innovator's mindset, solve problems, and promote diversity and inclusion.
Social Work Intern
Old Orchard Junior High
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Met with general and special education students on the caseload individually or in groups each week and supported any drop-in students throughout the day for emotional regulation, and conflict resolution, among other reasons.
- Attended IEP meetings, including initial, annual, and reevaluation meetings, and initial or review 504 plan meetings with parents, students, and teachers, and participated in weekly meetings with the social work team.
- Gathered information about students by conducting behavioral rating scales, observations, and interviews to determine their initial or continued eligibility for special education services and accommodations.
- Designed goals related to social skills or emotional regulation/management for students on the caseload with an IEP and tracked their progress weekly through measurable means.
Elementary School Assistant
Living Works After-School Program
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed the elementary school tutor program by answering questions from tutors, students, and teachers, and provided services in reading, math, and social-emotional learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and attended weekly meetings with supervisors to develop individualized academic plans to track each student's progress in school.
- Created weekly lesson plans and led mentoring program for students in grades 1-5 that focused on empowerment, building relationships, and developing life skills.
Education
Master of Social Work, Schools Specialization -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2022
Skills
- Completed CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Familiar with Microsoft Office functions and various school/SEL website resources
- Knowledgeable about Social-Emotional Learning programs such as Ruler and Second Step
- Strong rapport-building and communication skills with children and adolescents
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), ID: 150112840
- Professional Educators License - School Social Work Endorsement, ID: 2627899
Timeline
School Social Worker
Half Day School
08.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Old Orchard Junior High
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Instructor
Camp Galileo
06.2022 - Current
Elementary School Assistant
Living Works After-School Program
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Social Work, Schools Specialization -
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Social Work -
Loyola University of Chicago
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