Ronald Pedonti, LMSW
Vernon,CT
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Hartford Psychological Services
Hartford, CT
06.2024 - Current
- Develops treatment plans based on individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses of clients.
- Conducts assessments to evaluate client functioning in various areas such as mental health, substance abuse, family dynamics.
- Collaborates with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Maintains accurate records of client progress and interventions provided.
- Participates in weekly supervision and monthly meetings to review client and program progress.
School Social Worker
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
07.2023 - Current
- Provides direct social work services to students through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Provides crisis intervention for students in need of immediate support.
- Connects students and families to appropriate resources within the community.
- Maintains diligent progress monitoring notes to accurately assess student growth.
- Consistently meets deadlines for all necessary documentation, including billing, progress marks, statistical reports, and IEP goals.
- Facilitates attendance team meetings and implements initiatives that resulted in a 7% decrease in chronic absenteeism among the student body.
- Collaborates with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Develops Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Coordinates and manages all Section 504 processes, including evaluations, meetings, accommodation plans, and compliance documentation.
Athletic Coach
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
11.2015 - Current
- Coaches girls volleyball at the high school level and basketball, cross country, and flag football at the middle school
- Instills values of leadership, sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork
- Builds a strong rapport with student-athletes during and after coaching sessions
- Organizes fundraisers to fund athletic programs
Behavior Technician
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behavior through accurate behavior consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Participated in the creation and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Implemented and supported school wide behavior management system.
- Cultivated and fostered a school climate and culture that promotes academic and social-emotional growth.
- Facilitated professional development for school staff focused on creating restorative classrooms.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.2012
Skills
- Experience in multiple therapeutic modalities, including DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT
- Limited Working Proficiency in Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace
- Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Trauma-Informed Restorative Approaches and Practices
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- CT Licensed Master's Level Social Worker
- 071 School Social Worker Certification
- 600 CT Coaching Certificatiom
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Hartford Psychological Services
06.2024 - Current
School Social Worker
Hartford Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Hartford Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2023
Athletic Coach
Hartford Public Schools
11.2015 - Current
Master of Social Work -
Springfield College
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Eastern Connecticut State University