Motivated and passionate individual who demonstrates strong work ethic and creative ability. Seeking to apply my education and experience through serving children in school.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Lester Elementary School District 58
08.2022 - Current
Provide social work support services within a public school inclusion setting to a high need’s population of approximately 500 students grades K-6.
Provide services through "push-in" classroom support in addition to traditional individual and small group settings.
Build rapport and work closely with parents and teachers to provide the most effective support for students’ academic and social emotional development.
Proficient in working with students that acquire specific needs within the student population - basic social skills, social skills for students with autism, anger management, impulse control, as well as facilitating multi-needs classroom groups.
Efficient in collecting data for Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to create Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for students in need.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Youth Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
Provided clinical support services to disadvantaged youth.
Successfully structured and facilitated several youth groups weekly, using creativity to provide a safe space for kids after school.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Attended and participated in various fundraising events.
Administrative Assistant
Zero Friction
02.2019 - 01.2022
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Efficient with handling all client concerns and resolving any issues.
Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
Analyzed and completed all invoicing, orders, and collection calls.
Education
Master of Arts - School Social Work
Loyola University Chicago, College of Social Work
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Loyola University Chicago, College of Social Work
05.2022
Skills
Experienced in working with children of all ages in a variety of settings
Competent in conducting Initial Evaluations and Re-Evaluations for students with individualized education plans (IEP)
Experienced in problem solving and mediation within a variety of contexts
Effective at implementing proactive interventions that address social, emotional, and behavioral needs of several student populations, as well as supporting data driven changes within the school system
Early Childhood Education Student Teacher at Lester B. Pearson Catholic Elementary SchoolEarly Childhood Education Student Teacher at Lester B. Pearson Catholic Elementary School