Marimar Ramos
Chicago,IL
Summary
School Social Worker with over three years of experience supporting students through crisis intervention, behavioral support, family engagement, and individualized service planning. Experienced collaborating with educators, administrators, and families to promote academic success, emotional well-being, and positive school environments. Dedicated to providing culturally responsive services in both English and Spanish while advocating for the diverse needs of students.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Spotter Staffing - Acero Charter Schools
Chicago, Illinois
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify students' academic, behavioral, emotional, and social needs while developing individualized intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to implement effective student support strategies and improve educational outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention and short-term counseling services for students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or family-related challenges.
- Facilitated individual and small-group counseling sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, conflict resolution, and peer relationships.
- Assisted in developing and supporting IEP and 504 accommodations to address students' social-emotional and behavioral needs.
- Organized and facilitated school-wide seminars on bullying prevention, suicide awareness, and student mental health.
- Consulted with teachers regarding classroom behavior management strategies and interventions that supported student success.
- Maintained accurate case documentation while ensuring compliance with school and professional standards.
- Built strong partnerships with families to improve communication, connect students with community resources, and strengthen home-school collaboration.
Social Work Internship
Unit 4 School District -International Prep Academy
Champaign, Illinois
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported school social work services by assisting students with academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff to promote positive learning environments and improve student engagement.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and develop intervention strategies.
- Observed classroom interactions to identify student needs and provide recommendations for behavioral and social-emotional support.
- Assisted with planning educational activities and preparing classroom resources that encouraged student participation.
Social Work Internship
Unit 4 School District- Edison
Champaign, IL
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted school social workers in supporting students' academic engagement and emotional well-being.
- Coordinated the preparation and delivery of educational materials to students and families in underserved communities during remote learning.
- Maintained consistent communication with supervisors and school staff to ensure students received appropriate academic support.
- Encouraged student participation in coursework through individualized guidance and resource coordination.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILBachelor of Social Work -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Student Advocacy
- Case Management
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Risk Assessments
- Behavioral Intervention
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Individualized Student Support Plans
- IEP & 504 Collaboration
- Family Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Collaboration
- Community Resource Coordination
- Data Documentation
- Trauma-Informed Support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL) - School of Social Work
Illinois State Board of Education
Timeline
School Social Worker
Spotter Staffing - Acero Charter Schools
07.2024 - 06.2026
Social Work Internship
Unit 4 School District -International Prep Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Social Work Internship
Unit 4 School District- Edison
01.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Social Work -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign