Natalie Shamie
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Rhodes School
River Grove, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers when needed.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs.
- Developed educational materials on mental health topics to be used in classrooms or during parent conferences.
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Worked with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
Student Support Specialist
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
Elmwood Park, IL
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to discuss the progress of individual students.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Disseminates information from district office to building level regarding IEP compliance, local and district initiatives.
- Works collaboratively with others to provide clear, consistent and compliant information about instruction to support students with IEPs.
- Coaches, mentors and leads IEP teams.
- Facilitates problem solving and IEP meetings.
- Communicate with staff, parents/guardians, and administration regarding least restrictive environment (LRE), student placements and continuum of services.
- Assist teams with collaboration with general education teachers to ensure inclusion of all students.
School Social Worker
Mannheim School District 83
Franklin Park, IL
08.2004 - 06.2022
- Independently facilitated social work individual and group services for students with low incidence disabilities.
- Created and maintained a community resource guide while employing community resources to
meet the students’, family and school’s needs. - Helped implement a district wide Bully Prevention Program, as well as Erin’s Law curriculum requirements.
- Assisted in implementing the universal use of the Second Step Curriculum and Calm Classroom to promote Social-Emotional growth and development.
- Conducted case study evaluations using adaptive behavior scales, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, as well as prepare and present informational reports at Individualized Education Program meetings.
- Collaborated with teachers, BCBA, Speech therapist, Occupational Therapists and Physical therapists to create cohesive integrated therapy opportunities.
- Created and implemented many afterschool and family events.
Education
MSW - School Social Worker
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05-2002
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking
- Problem Resolution
- Organization
Affiliations
- Worked for the Village of Elmwood Park in multiple jobs such as: Playschool Assistant (1999-2002), Summer Camp Counselor/Supervisor (1995-2003), Summer Camp Director (until 2011)
- Volunteer as part of the Youth Commission in Elmwood Park since 2017. Through this organization, I have helped plan and independently facilitate many activities for the youth in town such as Bocce with the Bunny, cheerleading clinics, softball clinics, family bike rides, bowling and ice skating outings, fun runs, Santa home visits.
- Assisted with the Elmwood Park Neighborhood Civic Organization during their events such as Toys for Tots
- Co-created events with the Elmwood Park Library such as story walks in Central Park
- Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for almost 8 years, with the only public school girl scout troop in Elmwood Park
Timeline
School Social Worker
Rhodes School
08.2023 - Current
Student Support Specialist
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
08.2022 - 06.2023
School Social Worker
Mannheim School District 83
08.2004 - 06.2022
MSW - School Social Worker
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
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