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SIOBHÁN SHEIL

Oakland,CA

Summary

Social Worker | Educator| Advocate for Equity and Change.

A self-motivated and progress-driven social worker with diverse and unique experiences in the social work field and beyond. A first-generation American and college graduate, my commitment to diversity, equity and education is both professional and personal. Expertise in social justice, collaboration, advocacy, creating access, and fostering cultural competency accompany me as we work together to create an environment where everyone will find success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Social Worker

Oakland Unified School District
08.2020 - Current
  • Cultivating cultures of equity, diversity and inclusivity for disadvantaged and disenfranchised students, families and community members.
  • Creating and delivering professional development regarding trauma-informed responses to defiant and oppositional behaviors to equip teachers to better server our students.
  • Developing and implementing conflict resolution strategies at the individual and community level.
  • Expertise in inter-agency and multi-disciplinary communication and collaboration.
  • Maintaining confidentiality, building relationships, and empowering marginalized community members.
  • Advocating for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Transition planning at micro, mezzo and macro levels.
  • Leading school staff to efficiently and effectively dismantle unjust systems in pursuit of equity in education.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
  • Reduced recidivism rates among at-risk youth by providing targeted interventions focused on skill-building, pro-social activities, and positive role modeling.
  • Raised over $20,000 for desperately needed supplies and funds in a violence & poverty-stricken community to help my students realize they all deserved an education and the chance to shine ✨

Assessment Specialist Intern

UIC Educational Assessment Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assessing students with disabilities and juvenile justice involvement, focusing on extensive background and developmental histories, behavioral observations, academic and cognitive tests, as well as affective measures.
  • Improving the academic success of students by administering assessments that uncovered learning difficulties, which led to the creation of modified individual education plans to more equitably accommodate their needs.
  • Collaborated with educators to align assessments with curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.
  • Championed the importance of high-quality assessments as a means to improve student learning outcomes, advocating for their inclusion in all aspects of educational programming.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Advocated for disenfranchised students to receive the educational accommodations they need and deserve.

School Social Worker Intern

Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provided social-emotional services to at-risk high school and elementary students in high minority, low-income communities.
  • Developed and implemented intervention and prevention programs for each level of need.
  • Recommend and refer students and families to community-based agencies for wrap-around services.
  • Advocated for students' needs through effective communication and collaboration with school staff, resulting in increased access to academic accommodations and support services.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

Union College
Kentucky, USA
12.2024

Master of Social Work -

University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in French
  • Cultivating equity through diversity and inclusion
  • Staff Development
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Community outreach liaison
  • Strategic planner
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Presentation skills
  • Curriculum planning
  • Working collaboratively
  • Organizational skills
  • Training development

Additional Information

I am an Irish & American dual citizen.

Timeline

Special Education Social Worker

Oakland Unified School District
08.2020 - Current

Assessment Specialist Intern

UIC Educational Assessment Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2020

School Social Worker Intern

Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020

Master of Arts - Psychology

Union College

Master of Social Work -

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - English

Truman State University

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