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Rilee Courson

Wichita,KS

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Paraeducator, Internship

Hope Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Created four intervention plans that include strategies and goals designed to assist students dealing with crises, emotional challenges, or behavioral issues, ensuring timely support and appropriate referrals.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school policies related to mental health support by sharing expertise during committee meetings or consultations with administrators.
  • Facilitated two groups and five individualized sessions to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management, social skills and social emotional learning.
  • Intervened and provided a safe place in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.

Student Support Advocate, Practicum

Pando Initiative
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of two implemented interventions by regularly monitoring progress toward established goals.
  • Assisted three families in accessing community resources such as counseling services, healthcare providers, and financial support programs.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Enhanced 15 students' well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group and individual sessions.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.

Childcare

Nanny/ Babysitter
08.2016 - 07.2023
  • Built lasting bonds with eight families through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led being recommended amongst friends.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in care.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2025

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2024

Sociology/ Social Work

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS

Skills

Certifications & Trainings:

  • Behavior Threat Assessment training
  • Caring for LGBTQIA Youth at Health Centers
  • Older LGBTQIA Adults and Sexual Health
  • Sexual Assault Prevention
  • CPR & First Aid

Timeline

Social Work Paraeducator, Internship

Hope Learning Center
08.2024 - Current

Student Support Advocate, Practicum

Pando Initiative
08.2023 - 05.2024

Childcare

Nanny/ Babysitter
08.2016 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

Wichita State University

Master of Social Work -

University of Kansas

Sociology/ Social Work

Butler Community College

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