Stefanie La Marca
Glen Gardner,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic School Social Worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside resources to build powerful support network.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
North Hunterdon Voorhees Regional HS District
08.2003 - 12.2007
- Developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities
Social Worker
Anne Klein Forensic Center
05.2002 - 08.2003
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Planned Career Break
At Home Mom
01.2008 - Current
- Spent the last fifteen years home with my children
- During that time, I served on the Happy Face Nursery School Board of Directors, the Lebanon Township PTA (VP Fundraising) and most currently, the Lebanon Township Athletic Association (Fundraising Chair)
- Created, coordinated, and supervised multiple fundraising events
- Before and after-care for a local family
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams JC
04.2021 - Current
- Referral agent
Substitute Teacher
Lebanon Township School District
05.2023 - Current
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Mentored new substitute teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2002
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Crisis Intervention & Management
- I&RS-RTI / Special Education
- Evidenced-Based Social- Emotional Interventions
- Community Partnerships
- Family Collaboration
- Empathetic and Understanding
- Mental Health Awareness
- Dedicated Support
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Referral Agent - June 2021
- School Social Worker
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Lebanon Township School District
05.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams JC
04.2021 - Current
Planned Career Break
At Home Mom
01.2008 - Current
School Social Worker
North Hunterdon Voorhees Regional HS District
08.2003 - 12.2007
Social Worker
Anne Klein Forensic Center
05.2002 - 08.2003
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Monmouth University
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