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Sarah DiLaura

Lake Orion,MI

Summary

Compassionate social worker with experience in supporting children, families, and schools through challenging circumstances. Skilled in developing and implementing effective intervention strategies to address emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. Strong ability to collaborate with educators, healthcare professionals, and community agencies to coordinate support services. Demonstrated impact in improving family dynamics and student outcomes through tailored case management and advocacy efforts.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Lake Orion Community Schools
Lake Orion, MI
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Developed IEP goals and objectives, as well as rubrics, to assess progress for emotional, social, and/or behavioral needs affecting overall educational performance.
  • Provided direct and consultative school social work services to special education students, particularly those with emotional impairments, or students in self-contained classrooms who met criteria for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between peers when needed.
  • Contributed to a positive school climate by collaborating with and supporting teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to support students facing social, behavioral, and emotional difficulties.
  • Advised teachers on strategies for working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
  • Applied proven assessment methods to assess and identify special education eligibility, needs, accommodations, and services for students facing educational challenges.
  • Lead the creation and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Interven

School Social Worker

Taylor School District
Taylor, Michigan
09.2009 - 06.2015
  • Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
  • Supported individuals by facilitating weekly individual and/or group sessions.
  • Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Utilized established assessment techniques to evaluate and diagnose social interaction and learning problems.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
  • Advised teachers on strategies for working with difficult students or those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Created a positive school climate by providing support to staff members and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
  • Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs.

Wraparound Facilitator

The Guidance Center Community Mental Health
Southgate, MI
01.2010 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for providing services consistent with the Wraparound model of service delivery to families who meet the criteria for the DHS Wraparound Program.
  • Assist family and team members in identifying strengths, needs, and resources across various domains.
  • Develop a Child and Family Team comprised primarily of individuals who are accessible to the family within their support network.
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of Wraparound Plans and Crisis Plans that address identified needs.
  • Link families with community services and resources based on the changing needs of the family.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
05-2007

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Crisis intervention
  • Threat Assessments
  • Functional Behavioral Assessments
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student advocacy
  • Behavior management
  • Assessment methods
  • Communication skills
  • Data collection and management
  • Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
  • Functional behavioral assessments (FBA)
  • Emotional & behavioral support
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Special education
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Trained in C-STAG (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines), an evidence-based approach to violence prevention in schools.
  • Holds current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification as of April 2025. CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training focuses on de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to manage challenging behaviors and ensure safety in various settings.

Additional Experiences & Volunteer Work

  • 10/2006-04/2007: Interned at the Oakland County Adult Treatment Court in Pontiac, Michigan: Performed data entry for treatment and probation reports for candidates and participants; attended status review hearings and discussed participant progress with supervisor; assisted supervisor with assessing candidates to determine treatment eligibility
  • 06/2006-07/2006: Spent a month in Costa Rica as a Community Development Project Volunteer
  • 09/2008-06/2010: Volunteered with the Teacher's Pet Program in Oakland County; worked with at-risk youth to train shelter dogs for rehabilitation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Social Worker

Lake Orion Community Schools
04.2023 - 06.2025

Wraparound Facilitator

The Guidance Center Community Mental Health
01.2010 - 07.2012

School Social Worker

Taylor School District
09.2009 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - Social Work

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Oakland University

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