Orissa Lavia
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience in family services and educational support. Demonstrated ability as a family worker with a strong focus on providing valuable assistance to families in need. Skilled in navigating complex social and emotional issues to promote healthy relationships and well-being. Also experienced as a school social work intern and teacher assistant, proficient in supporting students' social-emotional development and enhancing classroom learning environments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake/Family Worker
Friends of Crown Heights
Brooklyn, NY
03.2017 - Current
- Prepare and process outgoing parent/student ACS Applicants
- Handle the processing, distribution, verification and maintenance of the children’s records ensuring compliance
- Ensure proper communication with families and ACS on daily basis regarding children
- Spearhead the annual ERSEA activities to ensure full enrollment of eligible Children
- Assist in annual Parent Election process
- Active participant in local community organization activities to gather data in service to family advocates.
Social Work: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Intern
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked in the Resilience Scholar Program supporting with the transition of SEL instruction and implementation
- Collected and analyzed SEL data for interpretation, reports and community reflection processes
- Trained advisors and teachers in accordance to develop their personal and instructional approaches to SEL
- Maintained Rubric by updating regularly and providing research/reports on SEL when needed
- Provided students with counseling through supportive mechanisms such as positive reinforcement, implementation of social and coping skills and encouraging prosocial behaviors
- Built and maintained strong relationships with students and families to encourage and provide resources.
Teachers Assistant
Friends of Crown Heights
Brooklyn, NY
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted lead teacher in lesson planning and program execution
- Supervised activities while maintaining a safe environment
- Conducted parent-teacher meetings and led informative lectures for topics such as health, and behavior changing strategies.
Teacher’s Aide
Friends of Crown Heights
Brooklyn, NY
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted teacher in ensuring physical, social, cognitive and educational excellence of children
- Recorded imperative observation of children regarding student development
- Ensured development of positive relationships with children to promote self-esteem.
Education
Masters of Social Work, Advanced Standing -
Fordham University
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work -
Medgar Evers College
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Special Education -
Brooklyn College
05.2016
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family assessment
- Child Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Service Coordination
- Family Support
- Multitasking
Certification
- New York State Teacher Certification - ATAS ( Assessment of Teacher Assistant Skills Certification)
- Provisional Certificate School Social worker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Work: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Intern
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
09.2021 - 05.2022
Intake/Family Worker
Friends of Crown Heights
03.2017 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Friends of Crown Heights
09.2015 - 03.2017
Teacher’s Aide
Friends of Crown Heights
03.2014 - 09.2015
Masters of Social Work, Advanced Standing -
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work -
Medgar Evers College
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Special Education -
Brooklyn College
- New York State Teacher Certification - ATAS ( Assessment of Teacher Assistant Skills Certification)
- Provisional Certificate School Social worker
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