Nicole Sitton
Reno
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven School Social Worker with 10+ years of experience supporting K–8 students, families, and staff. Expertise in crisis intervention, MTSS frameworks, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care. Proven ability to design and implement impactful interventions that improve student social-emotional outcomes and strengthen family and community partnerships. Active in fostering safe and inclusive school environments, addressing diverse student needs through counseling and intervention. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational settings, ensuring reliable support and positive outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Carson City School District
Carson City, NV
04.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive social-emotional and behavioral support to K–8 students through individual and group interventions.
- Coordinate services with community agencies including housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and child welfare (McKinney-Vento, HHS, DCFS).
- Lead crisis response efforts, including suicide risk assessments (Columbia), ASQ screenings, safety planning, crisis holds and coordination of emergency interventions.
- Design and implement Tier 2 interventions and social skills groups, improving student engagement and behavioral outcomes.
- Created Growth Garden, a trauma-informed CBT and horticulture-based program; currently expanding district-wide with a peer mentoring component.
- Serve as Elementary Social Work Lead: facilitate monthly PLCs, supervise University practicum students, and mentor new staff.
- Plan and execute school-wide climate initiatives (Week of Respect, Kindness Week) and co-lead Student Leadership programs.
- Organized community support drives providing meals and gifts to 100+ students annually.
- Present at state conferences and collaborate on cross-agency initiatives to improve youth behavioral health systems.
- Awards: Light of Education Award (2025)
- Carson CARES Excellence Award
Student Intern
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Carson City, NV
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided advocacy and case management support to families in need.
- Coordinated resource referrals and assisted with service navigation.
- Co-facilitated youth development programs including Positive Action and FIRE.
- Supported community outreach initiatives and donation drives.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Nevada
Reno12-2018
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Nevada
Reno05-2016
Associate of Arts - undefined
Truckee Meadows Community College
08-2013
Skills
- School Social Work & Case Management
- Group Facilitation & Program Development
- Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
- MTSS / Tiered Interventions
- Restorative Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- CBT- informed interventions
- Motivational interviewing
- Community Resource Coordination
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Ethical & HIPAA compliant practice
- Psychoeducational/Skills based intervention
- Student Centered teaching Practices
- Trauma Informed Practices
- Therapeutic Group Facilitation
Timeline
School Social Worker
Carson City School District
04.2016 - Current
Student Intern
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Nevada
Associate of Arts - undefined
Truckee Meadows Community College
Master of Social Work -
University of Nevada
Awards
Light of Education Award (2025), Carson CARES Excellence Award
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Presenter — Nevada State MTSS/PBIS Conference (UNR)
- Co-Founder — Carson City Behavioral Health Task Force (Youth Subcommittee)
- Member — School Safety, School leadership/management team, school improvement team, Family Engagement, Restorative Practices, and MTSS Committees
- Participant — Nevada Social Work Legislative Day (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
Evidence Based Practices and Specialized Training
- Seeking Safety
- Resilience Education Program (REP)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) interventions
- Suicide Prevention and School Crisis Response
- Psychoeducational Group Development and Facilitation
- Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Practices
- Youth Grief Support/Groups
- Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE)
- Skillstreaming
- Restorative Circles
- Cycles of Escolation