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Rachel Savur

Chelsea,MI

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan
09.2024 - Current
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing variety of teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs for more than 75 students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive lectures, hands-on activities, and group projects.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve instructional skills.

Research Assistant

The Treatment Innovation & Dissemination Research Group
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted 20 implementation interviews, managed participant payments, and extracted quantitative data for dashboard updates as well as participant enrollment.
  • Contributed to qualitative coding of research study and co-authored forth-coming journal article.
  • Resolved data discrepancies, ensuring highest level of accuracy in research outcomes.

Adoption Specialist

Hands Across the Water Adoption Agency
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed caseload of 30 youth efficiently using SAM case management software and contributed significantly to the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange system.
  • Connected more than 50 families with appropriate resources, such as support groups or educational materials, fostering a supportive adoption community.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients in legal proceedings, securing favorable outcomes in numerous cases.

Children's Suicide Loss Group Facilitator

Ele's Place
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed and implemented grief activities and dialogues, helping children ages 3-5 yrs old build empathy, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
  • Evaluated participant progress through ongoing assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote growth.

Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator

The Program on Intergroup Relations (U-M)
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Led impactful dialogues on race and ethnicity that empowered 60 participants to apply learned concepts in their professional and personal lives through practical application exercises.
  • Strengthened community relations by organizing events that brought together diverse groups for dialogue and learning.
  • Developed comprehensive workshop materials to improve participant understanding and engagement.

Education

Master of Social Work - Program Evaluation & Applied Research

University of Michigan School of Social Work
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2016

Skills

  • Participant Enrollment
  • Data Cleaning & Analysis
  • Academic Writing & Presentations
  • Course Materials Development
  • Microsoft Office/Google Suite
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Research
  • SPSS & NVivo Proficiency
  • Implementation Interviews

Certification

  • PEERS Certification
  • CITI Program certified

Timeline

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan
09.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

The Treatment Innovation & Dissemination Research Group
09.2023 - Current

Adoption Specialist

Hands Across the Water Adoption Agency
10.2018 - 04.2019

Children's Suicide Loss Group Facilitator

Ele's Place
01.2018 - 01.2019

Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator

The Program on Intergroup Relations (U-M)
09.2015 - 01.2016

Master of Social Work - Program Evaluation & Applied Research

University of Michigan School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology

University of Michigan

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