Margarita Singh Kaila
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with years of experience supporting student development and well-being. Skilled in providing individual and group counseling, advocating for students' needs, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with educators and families to address academic, social, and emotional needs.
Compassionate Social Work with 2 years of experience in providing strategies, guidance and support services to assist clients in need. Built strong history of academic excellence at Northern Arizona University. Passion for delivering adequate resources to achieve long-term client success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Valley Horizon Elementary School - Crane District
Yuma, AZ
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with emotional and behavioral needs.
- Facilitated crisis intervention meetings with school staff and parents of at-risk students.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for special education students.
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
- Maintained case notes, records, and documentation according to school policies and procedures.
- Facilitated connections between students' families and external support resources to enhance their holistic well-being and academic success.
Therapist
Easterseals Blake Foundation
Yuma, AZ
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented client information, service plans, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play based Therapy and Art based Therapy techniques as treatment approaches.
- Met with up to 25 members weekly with presenting problems such as mood disorders.
- Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
- Scheduled recurring service appointments to provide client care.
- Guided members to developing self-regulating techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
Leasing Specialist
Redstone Residential
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Explained policies and procedures to tenants and enforced rules.
- Welcomed guests to leasing office, asked open-ended questions and offered assistance with issues or concerns.
- Led property tours to showcase amenities to prospective tenants and offered valuable information regarding major features.
- Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote company brand.
- Managed organization's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts and monitoring conversations.
Masters Social Work Intern
Northern Arizona University Campus Recreation
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Conferred with clients to discuss options and goals for various services.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Built rapport with students to ensure successful outcomes
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
School Social Work Intern
Summit High School
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Studied social worker application of industry values, ethics and best practices.
- Guided students completing financial assistance applications.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students, families and educators.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Assisted school counselor with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Worked with the school counselor, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Facilitated (TAPP) program- Teen Parent Program at Summit High School
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Grief counseling
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Referral Coordination
- Progress Reporting
- Suicide Prevention
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Valley Horizon Elementary School - Crane District
09.2023 - 05.2024
Therapist
Easterseals Blake Foundation
07.2022 - 05.2023
Masters Social Work Intern
Northern Arizona University Campus Recreation
08.2021 - 05.2022
School Social Work Intern
Summit High School
08.2020 - 04.2021
Leasing Specialist
Redstone Residential
06.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Northern Arizona University
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