Liewawit Tafesse
Marriottsville,MD
Summary
Approachable individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. A double major in Social Work and Biology, I bring a unique perspective that integrates human services with scientific inquiry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
UMBC Residential Life
01.2021 - Current
- Created monthly academic-related workshops to increase student performance in various academic disciplines
- Collaborated with fellow Residents Assistants to create initiatives to address mental health concerns.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
Social Work Intern
University Of Maryland Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client.
- Kept up-to-date with current research findings in the field of clinical social work to enhance professional practice.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Conducted Psychosocial assessments to identify both medical and social needs of over 100 patients.
Grit Guide
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted campus-wide tours and explained aspects of facilities, exhibits and programs to visiting students and parents
- Served as ambassador, responding to visitor questions and concerns based on training.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Alternative Spring Break Leader
Center for Democracy and Civic Life
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with other Alternative Spring Break Leaders and Political Engagement Interns to organize a six-day learning experience in Baltimore
- Assisted students in developing civic capacities through participating in collective civic action by actively researching and addressing disparities in Baltimore city
- Collaborated with social justice advocates in the city of Baltimore to demonstrate how students can be active change makers within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Biology
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Baltimore, MD05.2024
Skills
- Trilingual ( Amharic, English, and Spanish)
- CPR and First Aid
- Medical social work
Extracurricular Activities
- President of Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work Students
- President of Social Work Student Association
- Emergency Health Services Honor Society Member
- Phi Delta Epsilon- Mental Health Committee Member
- Pre- Medical Society Member
Timeline
Social Work Intern
University Of Maryland Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Alternative Spring Break Leader
Center for Democracy and Civic Life
03.2022 - 04.2023
Grit Guide
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
01.2022 - 09.2023
Resident Assistant
UMBC Residential Life
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Biology
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
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