MELISSA DEMARCANTONIO

Dedicated Licensed Social Worker with a strong foundation in supporting students and families. Skilled in individual and group counseling, addressing learning difficulties and students' social-emotional needs in an educational setting. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, achieving impactful results, and maintaining high standards in all tasks. Equipped with excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to ensure positive and supportive environment.

• Licensed Social Worker, 07/31/24, The State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• 5-Year Professional Pupil Services License, 10/31/24, OHIO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

• International Golden Key Honor Society, 12/31/10, Old Dominion University, Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and live out society's values.
• Old Dominion Research Symposium Selected Presenter, 01/31/11, Old Dominion University, The Undergraduate Research Symposium provides a platform for chosen undergraduates to showcase the findings of their research projects.
• The Texas PTA Lifetime Membership Award, 12/31/19, Given to individuals who have distinguished themselves in service to children and youth.

• Interested in working with students with ADHD and Executive Dysfunction.
• Working on ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) certification.

PTO Board Member, 08/01/21, 05/2024, Hyde Park School PTO,

• Fundraising Chair (2022-20230: Responsible for overseeing all of the PTO's fundraisers.
• Run Club Coach (2021-2022): Encourages children (Kindergarten- 2nd grade) to exercise by providing running activities and other fun games.
• Pumpkin Chuck Coordinator(2022-2024): Responsible for setting the strategy for the event, maintaining the master calendar, recruiting and supervising committee chairs, obtaining permits, and running all the meetings.
• Spring Celebration Art Auction Coordinator (2021-2024): Coordinated and helped create grade level art work auctioned off at the school Spring Celebration.

BAMC Board Member, 07/01/18, 07/31/20, Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary, San Antonio, TX,

Provided support to patients throughout the military community through service projects, special morale-boosting programs, and annual welfare grants.. Held various board positions including Volunteer Manager and Socials.

• Popcorn Cart Coordinator: Purchased and managed supplies for the Popcorn Cart located in the Medical Mall of Brooke Army Medical Center.

Leadership NEISD Class of 2019, 08/01/19, 05/31/20, Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, 

Educated the community about the district's ins and outs.

Arts In Education Coordinator, 08/01/18, 05/31/20, Northwood Elementary School, 

Created and implemented the visual art program at Northwood Elementary School. Created grade-level art/art history lesson plans for grades K-5.

The Dater Clothing Closet, Created a space for students needing clothing, shoes, undergarments, and winter accessories to shop for free without feeling like they are receiving charity. 

● Created a donation list based on apparel suitable for teenage students and set parameters on what could and could not be donated.

● Incorporated clothing racks and shelving to create a space for students to "shop" free of charge for clothing and apparel that best fits their personal style.

The City of Norwood, Marsh Park Historical Marker,  Worked with a collaborative group to help establish a historical marker at Marsh Park in the City of Norwood. 

Northwood Elementary School Arts in Education Project, Established and executed the visual art program at Northwood Elementary School to address the absence of a traditional art teacher. This project was designed to establish a volunteer-run art program to address the absence of a traditional art teacher and advocate the benefits of visual arts for children's social and emotional well-being.