Sara Marlow
Schererville,IN
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Then Teacher
School City Of Hammond /Merrillville Schools
Hammond/ Merrillville, Indiana
11.1997 - Current
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client contact information, assessment results and treatment plan objectives.
- Responded to emergency situations involving clients by assessing risk factors and providing appropriate interventions according to established protocols.
- Supported clients during transition periods between residential facilities or hospitals by arranging transportation or providing housing referrals.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and monitored progress towards identified goals.
- Educated clients about available resources such as food banks or legal aid services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05-1991
Skills
- Client documentation
- Client Confidentiality
- Violence prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Planning
- Service planning
Affiliations
- Plan and implement family engagement programs to establish a connection.
- Past Sunday School teacher.
- Volunteer for Prevent Child Abuse Indiana.
- Voting member for ISTA (Indiana State Teachers Associations).
Timeline
Social Worker Then Teacher
School City Of Hammond /Merrillville Schools
11.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University Northwest
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