Sarah Hunt
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Licensed social worker with a concentration in community practice for social change with a focus on families and poverty. Compassionate individual with strong interpersonal relationship skills, demonstrated project management capabilities, and a commitment to social justice initiatives. Strong team collaborator focused on delivering impactful results. Aims to create positive impact by fostering community and empowering others to make change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Science Research Intern
The Center on Poverty and Community Development
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects for the Cleveland Lead Safe Coalition and the Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and compelling graphics for client deliverables.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Case Western Department of Engineering
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Checked assignments and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
School Social Work Intern
Woodridge Local Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions, specifically for elementary aged children.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Shadowing, assisting and leading direct practice counseling sessions with high school students.
- Research and data gathering on student populations, school district, and local resources.
- Created a centralized clinical referral list for counselors in the school district.
Editorial Assistant
Michael Horn, Author and Speaker
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Synthesized transcripts from interviews on education innovation for publication on various platforms.
- Edit voice to text transcript for print accompaniment with video blog posts.
- Ghost write first drafts of education innovation articles created from interview transcripts to be published in Forbes.
Intern
Department of Children and Families
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained valuable experience working within a state agency.
- Source free and affordable family activities and Resources to DCF Summer Regional Resource Guide
- Research and suggest recruitment strategies to attract employees to the profession of social work
- Review and catalog legislation related to children, youth and families.
Teaching Assistant
Trinity College School of Education
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Graded papers pertaining to education curriculum, inequality and equity in the education system and education reform.
- Reviewed papers and curriculum projects and suggested grades to professor, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Held office hours to support student achievement
Childcare Teaching Assistant
Childcare of the Berkshires
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist in the teaching, enrichment, curriculum building and overall running of the summer programs for children in 2 and 3 year old, 3 and 4 year old, and 7 to 10 year old classrooms.
- Personal aide for an autistic 3 year old.
- Supported appropriate programming with many children in the care of state social services.
Education
Master of Social Work - Community Practice For Social Change
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Trinity College
Hartford, CT05-2023
Skills
- Computer Skills (MS Office Suite)
- Technology proficiency
- Data and statistical literacy
- Research experience
- Direct practice in school setting
- Cultural competency
- Project management
- Development of research presentations
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - (2025)
Timeline
Social Science Research Intern
The Center on Poverty and Community Development
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Case Western Department of Engineering
08.2024 - 12.2024
School Social Work Intern
Woodridge Local Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Department of Children and Families
06.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Trinity College School of Education
09.2021 - 12.2021
Editorial Assistant
Michael Horn, Author and Speaker
01.2021 - 10.2022
Childcare Teaching Assistant
Childcare of the Berkshires
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - (2025)
Master of Social Work - Community Practice For Social Change
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Trinity College
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