SHERISE THOMAS
Cambria Heights
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated Social Worker with strong skills in supporting students' social and emotional development. With more than 15 years of experience in the public education sector in both traditional and alternative settings. Seeking to transfer these skills to a new professional setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
New York City Department of Education - PS/IS128
09.2020 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling for mandated and at-risk students.
- Engage students and their families with attendance issues and provide needed supports.
- Collaborate with community organizations to engage students in service learning.
- Respond to various crisis situations and provide appropriate referral when necessary.
- Facilitate school wide assemblies to address topics like bullying prevention, mental health and sexual harassment.
- Design and implement professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Participate with all stakeholders in the development of student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitate class discussions to address specific needs described by teachers.
- Connect families with community resources, securing access to essential services such as housing, food, financial and immigration assistance.
- Member of the Safety, Attendance, Crisis, Building Response, Planning and Placement and Student Intervention Team.
- ASD Horizon designee responsible for parent workshops and presentation on autism-related topics.
- Facilitate group sessions targeting social skills development and peer connections.
Social Worker
New York City Department Of Education-QALC @ Royal
10.2009 - 09.2020
- Partnered with the Assistant Principal and Counselor as part of the administrative team
- Provided mandated and school-based group and individual counseling to students on suspension.
- Served as a liaison between the home school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Conducted student classroom behavior observations and developed goals and interventions accordingly.
- Assisted parents in navigating the suspension process.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Engineered the partnership between the eight Queens suspension sites and CUNY-York College School of Social Work
- Mentored social workers interns, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations
- Organized events that promoted parent engagement, fostering a positive collaborative relationship between home life and education
- Engaged students in internal and external service learning opportunities.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2005
Skills
- Empathy building
- CPR, first aid, AED
Certification
- Seminar in Field Instruction
- School Building Leader
- Restorative Practices
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Social Worker
New York City Department of Education - PS/IS128
09.2020 - Current
Social Worker
New York City Department Of Education-QALC @ Royal
10.2009 - 09.2020
- Seminar in Field Instruction
- School Building Leader
- Restorative Practices
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
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