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Olga Paz

Auburn

Summary

Experienced with developing and implementing intervention strategies to support students' emotional and behavioral needs. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff. Knowledgeable of creating a positive and supportive school environment to enhance student success.



Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long Term School Adjustment Counselor Substitute

Whitcomb Middle School
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions tailored to their specific needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies during critical situations, ensuring the safety and security of both students and staff members.
  • Designed targeted interventions based on assessment results, promoting positive behavioral change in students.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through ongoing analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from various stakeholders involved in the counseling process.
  • Developed strong rapport with both students and staff members by consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and adaptability in challenging situations.

Social Worker

Cook Children Medical Center
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Interviewed families to assess concerns and limitations and implemented services to address needs.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.

Creating Safe Spaces Advocate (CSS)

Donald McKay School K-8
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) trainings to teachers and staff once a month to increase awareness and improve teaching and learning
  • Created, conducted and analyzed surveys to determine teacher and staff readiness and the effectiveness of trainings and interventions
  • Provided consult and support to teachers during weekly level team meetings and provided feedback to CSS team leads
  • Advocated for a change in disciplinary actions to represent a more equitable and inclusive form of response

School Social Worker

Donald McKay School K-8
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided evidenced based interventions to students including students on an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) through individualized or group sessions
  • Participated in a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) and provided clinical monthly trainings to staff in an effort to increase understanding of mental health and its impact on a student’s academics
  • Provided Tier 2/3 crisis interventions to decrease class avoidance and conducted Suicide Risk Assessments (SRA) as necessary

Education

B.S. - Family Life

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Mental Health

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05-2019

Skills

  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Mental health awareness
  • Cultural awareness

Certification

  • MA Licensed Certified Social Worker
  • DESE Academic All Levels, Initial

Timeline

Long Term School Adjustment Counselor Substitute

Whitcomb Middle School
11.2024 - 04.2025

Social Worker

Cook Children Medical Center
05.2023 - 01.2024

Creating Safe Spaces Advocate (CSS)

Donald McKay School K-8
09.2021 - 08.2022

School Social Worker

Donald McKay School K-8
09.2021 - 08.2022

B.S. - Family Life

Brigham Young University

Mental Health

Boston College

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