Nia Wilson
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with people and foster supportive relationships. Understanding of social services and community resources, coupled with skills in active listening and problem-solving. Committed to making positive impact on individuals and communities by providing essential support and guidance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Arlington Independent School District
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Arlington ISD, Mary Moore Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Offered in-class support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Intern
UTA Community Engagement Alliance Team (CEAL)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Participated in special events focused on community outreach and education
Intern
Foster Care Agency
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Verified parent and child records to check matches and overall pairing eligibility.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
Short-Term Substitute
Anothen Preschool Academy
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs.
Assistant Teacher
Bowen Road Day School
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Coordinator for the after-school program
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Arlington
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with researchers to recruit participants for the study
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Social Work Candidate
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2023
Skills
- Empathy & Cultural Competence
- Strong Ethical Judgment
- Data Collection and Management
- Community Advocacy
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Case Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, #117499
- QPR - Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Arlington Independent School District
01.2025 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Arlington ISD, Mary Moore Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
UTA Community Engagement Alliance Team (CEAL)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Foster Care Agency
01.2024 - 05.2024
Short-Term Substitute
Anothen Preschool Academy
01.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
Bowen Road Day School
08.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Arlington
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Social Work Candidate
University of Texas At Arlington