Jaqueline Escalera
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Compassionate School Social Work Intern with background in providing emotional, social and academic support to students. Strengths include effective communication, crisis management, and collaboration with teachers and parents for student success. Demonstrated impact through constructive problem-solving methods and implementation of individualized education plans. Possess strong knowledge of child development theories and behavioral intervention strategies for diverse learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
East Aurora School District 131
Aurora, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Developed and led workshops on life skills, coping strategies, and community resources.
- Engaged in continuous learning on social work practices and ethical guidelines.
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans for students in need of additional support.
- Contributed to the evaluation and improvement of service delivery processes.
- Facilitated small group counseling sessions focused on topics such as anger management, peer relationships, self-esteem building.
- Provided crisis management services to address students' immediate needs.
- Supported school administrators in developing policies aimed at promoting positive behavior among students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to IEPs or other special education services.
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by responding proactively to bullying incidents or other disruptive behaviors.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Used safety and risk assessments, employing related policies and procedures.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions to support client mental health and well-being.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
- Served as an advocate for marginalized populations within the school setting including those from low-income backgrounds or with disabilities and special needs.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Facilitated restorative justice circles designed to help students resolve conflicts peacefully without resorting to punitive measures like suspensions or expulsions.
- Create and execute S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and create appropriate interventions.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
School Behaviorist
East Aurora School District 131
East Aurora, IL
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed personalized behavior intervention plans based on assessment results.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to determine the causes of problem behaviors.
- Created positive reinforcement systems to encourage desired behaviors in clients.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure the safety of students and staff.
- Consulted with teachers regarding curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Designed and addressed strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for departmental support.
- Conducted weekly groups to support students in developing positive behavioral tools and skills.
- Monitored students' progress towards goals established in the Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Alden Courts of Waterford
Activity Aid
Aurora, IL
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated group discussions among senior citizens on topics of interest.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Established daily routines to keep tasks on schedule, communicating clear expectations to parties.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Documented daily activities and intake in nursing notes, care plans, and communication books to fulfill state requirements.
- Encouraged full participation in activities from all attendees, which helped drive excitement.
- Visited residents to enhance sensory stimulation, reality orientation, and meet individual needs, as outlined in the activity care plan.
- Explained the rules for games so all parties understood how to take part in the entertainment.
- Reported hazardous conditions to the supervisor or nurse to maximize the safety and well-being of residents.
- Facilitated Brief Interviews for mental status.
- Facilitated Patient Health Questionnaire.
Cashier/Birthday Party Host
Chuck E Cheese
Naperville, IL
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Ensured that children had an amazing time.
- Assisted with parent and children's conflicts.
- Provided exceptional customer service, building positive relationships with clients and guests.
- Planned and executed parties for large volumes of guests coordinating custom menus and preparing elaborate tables.
- Resolved conflicts between guests or between staff members during events if necessary.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all attendees.
Education
Master of Arts - School Social Work With PEL Endorsement
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2018
Skills
- Anger management
- Self-esteem building
- Case planning and management
- Special education
- Child development
- Data collection and analysis
- Restorative justice practices
- Behavioral specialist
- IEP development
- Bullying prevention
- Family engagement
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Multicultural competence
- Social skills training
- Individual counseling
- Bilingual
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
East Aurora School District 131
08.2024 - Current
School Behaviorist
East Aurora School District 131
04.2023 - 01.2025
Alden Courts of Waterford
Activity Aid
11.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier/Birthday Party Host
Chuck E Cheese
07.2016 - 10.2018
Master of Arts - School Social Work With PEL Endorsement
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Aurora University
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