Maya Hodge
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and hands-on experience in providing support to diverse populations through internships and volunteer work. Eager to leverage my education and practical experience to contribute to a social work role, fostering positive change and promoting well-being for individuals and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Party City
06.2022 - Current
- Operate front of store, handle monetary transactions, maintain sales floor.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
School Social Worker Intern
Kirkman Park Elementary School
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Assist students and families experiencing homelessness.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, identify barriers to academic success, and offer targeted support services as needed.
- Facilitated group sessions for students struggling with attendance.
- Increased access to community resources for students and families by establishing partnerships with local organizations and agencies.
- Evaluated student progress using data-driven approaches to inform ongoing intervention strategies that led to improved outcomes.
- Enhanced student support by conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing individualized interventions.
Assistant Classroom Teacher Volunteer
Reading Connections
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to create engaging lesson plans that met individual student needs and learning styles.
- Assist with assessments to determine student academic needs.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2024
Skills
- NASW/Professional Code of Ethics
- Client Advocacy
- Intervention Planning
- Verbal/written communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- MS Office
- Group facilitation
Timeline
School Social Worker Intern
Kirkman Park Elementary School
08.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Classroom Teacher Volunteer
Reading Connections
10.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Party City
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Greensboro