NINA KIRKLAND
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Recent graduate with aptitude for effectively communicating with clients. Skilled at problem solving, creative thinking, and striving to help clients develop life skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Birmingham, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed student behavior to identify strengths and weaknesses for strategic intervention.
- Tracked individual performance data to evaluate progress towards established goals.
- Participated in professional development focused on behavior management techniques.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to alleviate stress among students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills among students with special needs.
Social Work Intern
Jefferson County Department of Human Resources
Birmingham, AL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Participated in clinical assessments to help determine appropriate treatment options.
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Library Assistant III (Part-time)
Birmingham Public Library
Birmingham, AL
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisting Patrons and Regular Branch and
Departmental Duties - Plan, Present and Promote Library Programs
- Answer phones and provide information
- Assist other staff in the performance of duties
Social Work Internship
Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates
Montgomery, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in developing programs, counseling, and preparing students for college
- Provided one-on-one sessions for students to discuss and process their stresses, fears, anxieties, frustrations, and feelings about their future
- Developed strong communication skills to interact with students, parents, and faculty to ensure proper change process were implemented and followed.
Summer Counselor/Emergency Care Counselor
YMCA Youth Center
Birmingham, AL
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed duties under close supervision
- Led various recreational activities and programs
- Developed and followed weekly programming plan for camp group.
Cashier
Birmingham Barons Retail Store
Birmingham, AL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted customers entering store in courteous and friendly manner
- Answered customers’ questions and provided information about store products and policies
- Processed transactions by cash, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
Gardendale, AL
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Promoted credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
- Accurately processed customers’ purchases/returns and counted change back to customer according to established operating procedures
- Participated in safety awareness and maintenance of risk-free environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL05-2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Records management
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Social skills enhancement
- Collaborative consultation
- Client advocacy and motivation
- Case management
- Problem-solving strategies
- Emotional regulation techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Dean’s List all four years at Alabama State University
- National Society of Leadership & Success Inductee
- Phi Alpha Honor Society Inductee
- Graduated with honors
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Jefferson County Board Of Education
08.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Jefferson County Department of Human Resources
08.2023 - 05.2024
Library Assistant III (Part-time)
Birmingham Public Library
09.2022 - 07.2023
Social Work Internship
Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates
08.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Counselor/Emergency Care Counselor
YMCA Youth Center
05.2019 - 05.2020
Cashier
Birmingham Barons Retail Store
05.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
09.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
Alabama A & M University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Alabama State University
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