Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional References
Personal References
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NANCY RICH VILLA

Irvine,CA

Summary

Secure the opportunity to fully utilize training and skills, as well as to increase learning, knowledge, and skills in the community served. Providing exceptional professional care and implementing appropriate interventions in the role of a social worker. Assists vulnerable populations by utilizing a variety of resources in order to identify their unique needs. The ability to establish a strong rapport with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I am a highly organized and reliable candidate who is capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. In order to achieve the team's goals, the ability to assume additional responsibilities is essential. Dedicated social workers will provide exceptional professional care as well as implement appropriate interventions. Assists vulnerable populations with their unique needs by utilizing a variety of resources.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW PPSC Intern

ASPIRE-Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
  • Educated patients and families about counseling and treatment options.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
  • Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
  • Prepared treatment plans based on assessment findings and incorporated feedback from senior staff to optimize approaches.
  • Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.

MSW Intern

ASPIRE-Garden Grove Unified School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
  • Educated patients and families about counseling and treatment options.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
  • Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
  • Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
  • Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.

MSW Intern

Irvine Unified School District
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided case management with parents and students
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Planning, organizing, and directing campus campaigns.

Assistant Teacher

Shining Stars Christian Preschool
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
  • Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.

Assistant Teacher

The Tiger Woods Foundation
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Served in the volunteer role of teaching- classroom assistant
  • Aided the teaching staff in daily activities over the internet
  • Mentored the 4th through 6th-grade students via chat.

Customer Representative

Macy's, Store
04.2014 - 02.2017
  • Managed the automated cash machine
  • Utilized customer service skills with solid communication.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Self-employeed
05.2004 - 04.2014
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patient with self-administered medications.

New Accounts Representative IV

Downey Savings and Loan
05.1990 - 04.2004
  • Supervised tellers, and managing new accounts, and safety deposit boxes
  • Managed Branch ATM and Branch Vault cash
  • Provided excellent customer service and excelled in sales.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings through proactive and actionable resolutions to questions, concerns, or challenges.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work- Community Mental Health

California State University
Fullerton, CA
05.2023

PPSC - Candidate For The Pupil Personnel Services

The University of California
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science

The University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2021

Associate of Arts - Psychology/ Social and Behavioral Sciences

Irvine Valley Community College
Irvine, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Clinical Support
  • Individual Sessions
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Patient Treatment
  • Group Activities
  • Crisis Situations
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Emotional Support

Accomplishments

  • CPR & First Aid training (Adult/Child/Infant) = Certificate number- AB1280167-BLS
  • ACES, CBT Trauma, Inventions: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered approach, Mindfulness meditation and practice, Strengths-Based, and Art therapy
  • Excels in written and verbal skills demonstrated through a high GPA
  • Presented research on the Stigma of mental illness at the Honors Transfers Council of California, UCI, in April 2018.

Professional References


Stephanie Meyer, LCSW PPSC 

10331 Stanford Ave
Garden Grove, CA. 92840
(714) 955-2461 

smeyer@ggusd.us 

    

● Diana Fajardo-Salcedo, ACSW PPSC 

10331 Stanford Ave Garden Grove, CA. 92840 

(714) 583-4978 

dfardo-salcedo@ggusd.us 


● Kurt Meyer, Associate Professor of English 

8541 Glasgow
Huntington Beach, CA. 92647 (714)360-0669 

kmeyer@ivc.edu 

Personal References

    

● Alicia Deuck, Homemaker 

13766 Carlsbad Dr. North Tustin

CA. 92705 (714) 832-3788 

    

● Allen Fong, Automobile Mechanic 

1161 La Loma Dr. Santa Ana

 CA 92705 (714) 915-2178 

    

● Tiffany Hand, Student 

3 Brisbane Way Irvine

CA. 92612 (510) 798-2935 

Timeline

MSW PPSC Intern

ASPIRE-Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023

MSW Intern

ASPIRE-Garden Grove Unified School District
01.2022 - 05.2022

MSW Intern

Irvine Unified School District
09.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Teacher

Shining Stars Christian Preschool
04.2021 - 07.2021

Assistant Teacher

The Tiger Woods Foundation
09.2020 - 12.2020

Customer Representative

Macy's, Store
04.2014 - 02.2017

Caregiver, Special Needs

Self-employeed
05.2004 - 04.2014

New Accounts Representative IV

Downey Savings and Loan
05.1990 - 04.2004

Master of Arts - Social Work- Community Mental Health

California State University

PPSC - Candidate For The Pupil Personnel Services

The University of California

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science

The University of California Irvine

Associate of Arts - Psychology/ Social and Behavioral Sciences

Irvine Valley Community College