Stacey L. Morrell
Taylor Ridge,IL
Summary
Compassionate professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse populations effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker-Rock Island High School
Rock Island Milan School District 41
Rock Island, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing students and parents with appropriate and relevant information regarding behavioral, social, and emotional wellness
- Conducted individual counseling and classroom social skills lessons for high school students who receive special education services
- Acted as a resource for students, teachers, and parents
- Fulfilled responsibilities related to Individualized Education Plans
- This included classroom observations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Scored and interpreted Teacher Rating Scales
- Facilitated parent/guardian interviews
- Disseminated information during team meetings in a manner that was easily understood by others
- Documented services for students’ records and for billing through a third-party payer
- Managed a caseload of 65 students with direct social work services, participated in weekly team meetings with the Deans, and partnered with the crisis team during times of intense student need
Social Worker-Geneseo Middle School
Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801
Geneseo, USA
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for providing students and parents with appropriate and relevant information regarding behavioral, social and emotional wellness
- Conducted individual counseling and classroom social skills lessons for middle school students
- Acted as a resource for students, teachers, and parents
- Fulfilled responsibilities related to Individualized Education Plans
- This included classroom observations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Scored and interpreted Teacher Rating Scales for Assessing Emotional Disturbance (SAED-2)
- Facilitated parent/guardian interviews related to the SAED-2 Developmental/Educational Questionnaire
- Disseminated information during team meetings in a manner that was easily understood by others
- Documented services for students’ records and for billing through a third-party payer
- Acted as a member on the Response To Intervention team, participated in weekly team meetings with grade level teachers, participated on a social committee, participated on a committee that analyzed the current homework policy/made recommendations for changes, and partnered with Administration during times of intense student need
Principal
Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801
, USA
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the alternative education program offered at ExCEL and worked as the lead in the daily management of problem behaviors for students identified with an Emotional Disability
- Managed, supervised, and evaluated certified teachers and paraprofessionals
- Coordinated and evaluated Case Managers compliance, implementation, and documentation related to Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities
- Also, supervised the daily operation of the Regional Safe School for general education students who were suspended from, expelled from, suspension eligible, or expulsion eligible from their home schools
- Facilitated, scored, and analyzed test results from the Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GMADE)
- Fostered positive and meaningful relationships with parents and families
- Managed and allocated the budget, time, and resources staff needed to effectively function
Principal
Le Roy Community Unit School District #2
Le Roy, USA
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the alternative education program offered at Le Roy Preparatory Academy
- Managed, supervised, and evaluated certified teachers and paraprofessionals
- Supervised and evaluated Case Managers compliance, implementation, and documentation related to Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities
- Facilitated, scored, and analyzed test results from the Test of Reading Comprehension (TORC-4), the Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GMADE), as well as, Curriculum Based Measures (Aims web)
- Fostered positive and meaningful relationships with parents and families
- Managed and allocated the budget, time, and resources
- Supervised extra-curricular activities as assigned
School Social Worker
Le Roy Community Unit School District #2
Le Roy, USA
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for providing students and parents with appropriate and relevant information regarding social and emotional wellness
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions related to at-risk behavior and positive behavioral alternatives
- Acted as a resource for students, teachers, and parents
- Fulfilled responsibilities associated with Individualized Education Plans
- Documented services for students’ records and for billing through a third party payer
- Maintained a high degree of confidentiality
- Administered, scored, and analyzed student test results from the Test of Reading Comprehension (TORC-4), the Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GMADE)
Paraprofessional
Le Roy Community Unit School District #2
Le Roy, USA
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Responsible for assisting classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, equipment, and demonstrations
- Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
- Served as a resource person to the evaluation team
- Graded homework, tests, and recorded results
- Maintained a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
School Social Worker
Decatur Public School District #61
Decatur, USA
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Responsible for providing students and parents with appropriate and relevant information regarding social and emotional wellness
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions related to at-risk behavior and positive behavioral alternatives
- Acted as a resource for students, teachers, and parents
- Fulfilled responsibilities associated with Individualized Education Plans
- Documented services for students’ records and for billing through a third party
- Maintained a high degree of confidentiality
- Administered, scored, and analyzed student test results from the Stanford Diagnostic Mathematics Test and the Gates Reading Test
Behavioral Health Clinician
Methodist Medical Center of Central Illinois
, USA
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Responsible for evaluating patients who presented to the Emergency Room with emotional, behavioral, suicidal, homicidal, or other psychiatric issues
- Evaluation results were discussed with the Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist to ensure safe disposition for patients
- Responsible for accurate completion of voluntary and involuntary admission paperwork to adult and/or adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Illinois
Springfield, IL01.2014
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL01.1992
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Illinois Principals Association
- National Association of Social Workers
Licensure And Certification
- Professional Educator License, ISBE, #768172
- Type 75 General Administrative Certificate
- Type 73 School Service Personnel Certificate
- Certified Teacher Evaluator
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #149010471
- Nationally Certified School Social Worker
Timeline
Social Worker-Rock Island High School
Rock Island Milan School District 41
07.2023 - Current
Social Worker-Geneseo Middle School
Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801
07.2018 - 06.2023
Principal
Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801
07.2016 - 07.2018
Principal
Le Roy Community Unit School District #2
07.2014 - 06.2016
School Social Worker
Le Roy Community Unit School District #2
07.2012 - 07.2014
Paraprofessional
Le Roy Community Unit School District #2
07.2008 - 07.2012
School Social Worker
Decatur Public School District #61
08.2007 - 07.2008
Behavioral Health Clinician
Methodist Medical Center of Central Illinois
07.2004 - 11.2007
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Illinois
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University
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