Meyer Calvo
Summary
Dedicated School Social Worker and emerging educational leader with a proven track record at Robert A. Van Wyck Middle School, adept in crisis intervention, bilingual communication, student advocacy, and family engagement. Experienced in facilitating workshops, coordinating resources, and collaborating with students, families, staff, and community partners to enhance student support and engagement. Recognized for leadership in community outreach and school-wide initiatives that strengthen school climate and promote students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Earned a School Building Leader Certificate and committed to advancing into school leadership to support inclusive, student-centered school communities and positive outcomes for all learners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
ROBERT A. VAN WYCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, M.S. 217
Queens, New York
05.2021 - Current
- Provide services and support to students’ social-emotional well-being.
- Deliver individual and group counseling for students experiencing mental health or social challenges.
- Lead workshops for students, parents, and staff to build understanding of social-emotional concerns.
- Coordinate referral services for students and families.
- Observe student behavior and implement behavior management strategies.
- Consult with teachers, parents, and school personnel to identify barriers affecting academic performance.
- Serve as liaison among students, homes, schools, courts, and city agencies to support students and families facing homelessness, disabilities, abuse, and financial hardship.
- Participate in meetings with local agencies, including ACS, Family Court, and preventative services representatives.
- Collaborate with community coordinator for students in temporary housing to connect students with essentials that support educational needs.
- Co-led the Dream Squad initiative serving multilingual students and families, strengthening community partnerships and school-wide collaboration while fostering an inclusive environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Co-led the College Access for All initiative empowering students and families with information, resources, and guidance to increase awareness of higher education pathways and expand access to college opportunities.
- Conduct community outreach to identify family needs and connect households with available resources and support services.
- Manage school social media accounts to promote events and engage students.
- Plan and coordinate school trips to cultural institutions, and local or international travel.
- Coordinate substitute coverage with school leadership, ensuring substitutes have lesson plans, resources, and school protocols.
- Serve as an active member of the Crisis Intervention, Building Response, and Attendance Teams, collaborating on crisis response, school-wide interventions, and student attendance support.
- Conduct home visits to assess student needs.
- Coordinate monthly mobile food pantry initiatives to provide essential food supplies for school community.
Flag Football/Wrestling/Kickball Coach
ROBERT A. VAN WYCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, M.S. 217
Queens, New York
10.2016 - Current
- Organized team scrimmages and games to enhance player skills and teamwork
- Assisted Head Coach in organizing and delivering fitness and sports-specific activities to enhance team readiness
- Evaluate student participation and achievement
- Maintained up-to-date weekly attendance records to monitor student participation
- Communicated with parents/guardians about student performance and attendance to foster support and engagement
- Document and maintain records of client progress
Education
School Building Leader Certificate -
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY05-2026
SIFI-Certified Field Instructor -
Fordham University
New York, NY05-2022
Masters of Social Worker -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2020
B.A. - Arts
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY05-2017
Skills
- School-Wide Initiative Coordination
- Student & Family Engagement
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Community Outreach & Partnerships
- Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Management
- Bilingual: English & Spanishral Management
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Certification
School Building Leader Provisional Certificate, NYS Social Work Permanent Certificate, SIFI Certification (Supervises Social Work Interns), Life Space Crisis Intervention Certificate (LSCI), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certificate (TCIS), NYS Mandated Reporter, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Certification, CPR/AED Certified, Trained to Conduct Restorative Circles, Concussion in Youth Sports Certificate, NYC Early Intervention Certificate in Implementing Family-Centered Best Practices
Timeline
School Social Worker
ROBERT A. VAN WYCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, M.S. 217
05.2021 - Current
Flag Football/Wrestling/Kickball Coach
ROBERT A. VAN WYCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, M.S. 217
10.2016 - Current
School Building Leader Certificate -
Russell Sage College
SIFI-Certified Field Instructor -
Fordham University
Masters of Social Worker -
Adelphi University
B.A. - Arts
The College of New Rochelle