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LESLEY FALCON-ESTRADA, MSW

Monroe,GA

Summary

Bilingual social worker with hands-on field practicum experience supporting families and children. Passionate about strengthening parent-child relationships and preventing child maltreatment through parent education, advocacy, and access to resources. Committed to a trauma-informed and intersectional approach that recognizes and addresses the complex challenges faced by today’s families.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Student Intern

BRIGHTPATHS ATHENS
Athens, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Co-facilitated three series of the Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) in English and Spanish, ensuring engaging and effective once-a-week sessions for participants.
  • Designed and presented PowerPoint presentations on the NPP curriculum to enhance participant understanding; conducted data entry for participants' pre- and post-assessments, maintaining accurate records for program evaluation.
  • Developed and distributed 30+ participant satisfaction surveys to assess program impact and improve future sessions.
  • I shadowed Parent Specialists during in-home visits for Healthy Families Georgia, observing child milestones and developmental progress.
  • Managed office tasks, including updates to Healthy Families Georgia client files for family specialists.

Graduate Social Work Intern

GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Shadowed Dr. Zubler, MD, FAAP, during developmental screenings using GARS-3, assisting in the diagnosis of eight children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Provided case management support by connecting eight families with services and resources based on Dr. Zubler's personalized recommendations, including follow-up calls to ensure continued access to care.
  • Served as the primary Spanish translator for clinic visits, facilitating communication between Dr. Zubler and Spanish-speaking families, and translated evaluation reports to improve accessibility for clients.

Graduate Research Assistant

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN DISABILITY
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Research and Program Development: Participatory action research on accessing current early intervention resources through Georgia's websites, hotlines, and databases.
  • Collaborated with five GaLEND trainees and an MSW researcher at the Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) to build an accessible, web-based resource database for families of children with disabilities.
  • Leadership Development: completed a year-long leadership training program focused on weekly graduate courses on neurodevelopmental disabilities, systems of care, and leadership skills.

Social Work Trainee

THE GEORGIA LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL AND RELATED DISABILITIES (GALEND) PROGRAM
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Completed a one-year program preparing leaders to provide coordinated, culturally competent, and family-centered care for children and families.
  • Gained 60 hours of interdisciplinary clinical experience, including clinical rotations, observations, and case conferences.
  • Acted in a family mentoring program, gaining hands-on experience supporting individuals with ASD/DD. Developed a deeper understanding of family and community dynamics, including the challenges and rewards of caregiving when paired with one parent.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

Bachelor of Social Work -

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2024

Skills

  • Case management
  • Cultural competency
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Referrals and networking
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Program evaluation
  • Disability support
  • Group facilitation

Timeline

Graduate Social Work Intern

GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER
08.2024 - 05.2025

Graduate Research Assistant

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN DISABILITY
08.2024 - 05.2025

Social Work Trainee

THE GEORGIA LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL AND RELATED DISABILITIES (GALEND) PROGRAM
08.2024 - 05.2025

Social Work Student Intern

BRIGHTPATHS ATHENS
08.2023 - 05.2024

Master of Social Work -

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Georgia State University

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