Rachel Givens
Wolcott
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher's Assistant offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician in Training/ Teachers Assistant
FOCUS Center for Autism
09.2021 - Current
- Deliver high-quality client care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Conduct group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among students.
- Support classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Help with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Facilitate activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partner with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Advocacy Intern
League of Women Voters of Connecticut
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed a portfolio on the league's legislative history that was publicized on the League of Women Voters of Connecticut website.
- Provided administrative support to staff members as needed facilitating smooth day-to-day operations within the office environment.
Student Administrative Specialist
University of Connecticut School of Social Work Field Education Department
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided administrative support to ensure smooth office functioning.
- Oversaw the departments' email account and responded to inquiries via email from faculty, staff, and students.
- Managed confidential records in a professional manner.
- Created informational flyers that were posted in the SSWSoapbox.
- Managed office communications and schedules, enhancing team coordination and efficiency.
Policy Intern
Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Contributed to the creation of engaging presentations for stakeholder meetings, showcasing key policy proposals.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative policy recommendations aligned with organizational goals.
- Supported the development of new policies by conducting comprehensive background research and literature reviews.
- Provided support during legislative sessions by tracking bills related to specific policy areas and reporting updates to team members.
- Assisted in drafting policy briefs and memos for review, ensuring clarity and accuracy of information.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Policy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
05.2022
B.A. Human Development and Family Sciences - Gerontology, Psychological Sciences
University of Connecticut
05.2020
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Adaptable and flexible
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational qualities
- Able to work independently and part of a team
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
Timeline
Clinician in Training/ Teachers Assistant
FOCUS Center for Autism
09.2021 - Current
Advocacy Intern
League of Women Voters of Connecticut
07.2021 - 08.2021
Student Administrative Specialist
University of Connecticut School of Social Work Field Education Department
09.2020 - 05.2021
Policy Intern
Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
09.2020 - 04.2021
Licensed Master Social Worker
Masters of Social Work - Policy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
B.A. Human Development and Family Sciences - Gerontology, Psychological Sciences
University of Connecticut
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