Hi, I’m
Sarah Marzullo
Roselle,IL
Summary
A hardworking and reliable school social worker with over four years of experience in education, and a strong ability in delivering services to students. Offering enthusiasm and empathy. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
School social worker professional with extensive experience in student advocacy and mental health support. Proven record of fostering safe and inclusive school environments, addressing diverse student needs through counseling and intervention. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational settings, ensuring reliable support and positive outcomes.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Bloomingdale School Dist 13
School Social Worker and 504 Building Case Manager
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for at-risk students, improving overall academic and behavioral success.
- Promoted a positive school climate by implementing restorative justice practices among students experiencing conflicts or disciplinary issues.
- Lead crisis intervention efforts in response to critical incidents, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff members.
- Monitored progress of interventions through ongoing data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address students' academic and social challenges.
- Managed an IEP caseload of 27 students, as well as 11 504 plan students as the sole social worker in the building.
Mount Prospect School District 57
Instructional Assistant & Substitute Teacher
02.2021 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Provide support and educational aid to students of all academic backgrounds
- Provision of behavioral support to students
- Explain class materials to students
- Supervision of students during their online classes
- Reading tests to students
- Aiding students in completing tasks and homework
- Providing concrete writing examples
- 1:1 aide and toileting
- Moving student from wheelchair to stander and back
- Providing homework management
- Communicating with parents, case managers, and administrators
Roselle School District 12
Social Work Intern & Paraprofessional Substitute
08.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Participation in interdisciplinary teamwork
- Participation in meetings and creation for 504 Plans, Special Education, Admin Guidance, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Domains, Annual Reviews, Evaluations, Re-evaluations, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Facilitation of groups and individual session with students
- Implementing instruction of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through Second Step curriculum
- Conducted Social Developmental Studies (SDS)
- Intervened in crisis situations
- Parent communications
Marklund
Social Work Intern
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Running and management of Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings along with writing goals
- Responsible for the overseeing of goal implementation, progress, and compilation of data in monthly and quarterly reports
- Participating and running resident activities
- Reaching out to community members for outing opportunities and planning events
- Communicating with colleagues in regards to resident goals
- Doing outside research to further resident quality of life
- Communicating with resident's parents/guardians
Education
Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL
Master of Social Work from School Social Work
05.2024
University Overview
- Dee Yeck Scholarship Award Recipient
- Director's Scholarship Award Recipient
- Phi Alpha National Social Work Honors Society Member
Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2019
University Overview
- Member of Pi Gamma Mu, Estilo y Sabor, and D.I.S.C...
- Graduated cum laude
- GPA: Spring 2018 Dean's List
William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL
Associate of Arts
05.2017
University Overview
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa, Latinos Unidos, and Raíces
- Research: International Perspectives on Parenting Styles
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Report Preparation
- Behavioral Plan Creation and Management
- Database Updates
- Social Services
- Client Advocacy
- Community resources
- Active listening
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL), 2654614
- IEIN, 1247736
- Group 1 Social and Behavioral Researchers, 55813049
- Substitute License, 2453101
Research
International Perspectives on Parenting Styles
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School Social Worker and 504 Building Case Manager
Bloomingdale School Dist 13
07.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern & Paraprofessional Substitute
Roselle School District 12
08.2023 - 05.2024
Social Work Intern
Marklund
08.2022 - 05.2023
Instructional Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Mount Prospect School District 57
02.2021 - 06.2024
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
William Rainey Harper College
Associate of Arts
- Professional Educator License (PEL), 2654614
- IEIN, 1247736
- Group 1 Social and Behavioral Researchers, 55813049
- Substitute License, 2453101
Dominican University
Master of Social Work from School Social Work
Similar Profiles
Richard McCallRichard McCall
Director of Technology at Bloomingdale School District 13Director of Technology at Bloomingdale School District 13
Steven CashSteven Cash
Custodian at Crane Elementary School Dist 13Custodian at Crane Elementary School Dist 13
Vanita Sanjay KokateVanita Sanjay Kokate
Assistant Teacher(English Language and Literature) at Bloomingdale International school and collage (CBSE)Assistant Teacher(English Language and Literature) at Bloomingdale International school and collage (CBSE)