Shawn Lisa Torres LCSW-R

Work History

Principal

St. Martin De Porres Marianist School

Uniondale , NY

2021.03 - 2022.07

Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Trained 40 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

School Social Worker

Uniondale Union Free School District

Uniondale , NY

2004.09 - 2021.03

Locations: Lawrence Road Middle School, Uniondale Alternative High School and Kellenberg Memorial High School
Developed Policies and Procedures for School Social Workers
Provide individual and group counseling
Provide outreach and service coordination with community resources
Coordinate extracurricular activities and school wide assemblies
Coordinate safety team and conduct all safety drills for school buildings
Provide staff development for school personnel
Provide consultation and crisis intervention for school personnel
Served on District Safety Team Committee, Uniondale Violence Intervention Committee, Project Safe Neighborhood, and District Violence Prevention Committee
Developed STEP AHEAD Pilot Program
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Shawn Lisa Torres, LCSW-R, PC

Rockville Centre , NY

2012.10 - Current

Featured on Psychology Today Website (http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/141768)
Provide individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescent and children Specializing in Mental Health Diagnosis, Anger Management, & Couples Therapy

Field Instructor

School Of Social Work, Adelphi University

Garden City , NY

2021.08 - Current

Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience

Field Instructor

School Of Social Work, Molloy College

Rockville Centre , NY

2011.08 - Current

Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience

Field Instructor

Long Island University/LIU Post

Greenvale , NY

2010.08 - Current

Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience

Clinical Director

Just 4 You, LLC

Bohemia , NY

2018.03 - 2019.03

Provide Clinical Supervision for Credentialed Alcoholism and, Counselors (CASAC), and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
Provide Program Planning, Development and Evaluations Services
Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
Facilitate hiring of qualified clinical personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

Coordinator/Administrator

Nassau BOCES

Uniondale , NY

2009.05 - 2017.08

Supervised staff, daily operations, and conducted observations
Addressed parental and student concerns
Developed master scheduling and progress report of students
Coordinated school wide assemblies and summer reading program
Budget preparation for Summer School Program
Conducted staff observations Coordinated summer lunch program
Facilitated all personnel components including committee formation, candidate selection composed interview questions and verified reference.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Adjunct Professor

School Of Social Work, Molloy College

Rockville Centre , NY

2016.01 - 2017.06

For Social Work 351-Social Work Practice I
Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.

Adjunct Professor

School Of Social Work, Adelphi University

Garden City , NY

2012.10 - 2015.06

For Social Work 333-Principles and Practice of Social Work II
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Principal

School Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Field Instructor

Field Instructor

Field Instructor

Clinical Director

Coordinator/Administrator

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Professor

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Master of Arts - Social Work

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Skills

Affiliations

Timeline

Certifications

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