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Sugel Cruz-Armstrong
Atlanta,GA
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Summary
Dynamic School Social Worker with extensive experience at Atlanta Public Schools, excelling in trauma-informed practice and crisis intervention. Proven track record in supervising MSW students and enhancing professional development. Adept at fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships to drive impactful outcomes for students facing challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct strengths-based, trauma-informed assessments and develop intervention plans in collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community partners.
- Coordinate crisis intervention, risk assessments, safety planning, referrals, and ongoing case management support.
- Provided individual and group support to students facing behavioral, social, emotional, and academic challenges, fostering resilience and personal growth.
- Delivered professional development for school personnel on Mental Health First Aid, child abuse reporting, trauma-informed practice, and human trafficking prevention, enhancing staff capacity to support student well-being.
- Supervise interns through mentorship, onboarding, case consultation, reflective supervision, and professional feedback.
- Support intern development in ethical practice, documentation, engagement skills, and application of classroom learning to field practice.
- Maintained accurate records and service documentation, ensuring compliance with district and professional standards to uphold accountability and support effective service delivery.
Director of Programs
House of Dawn
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Led program planning, quality improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and outcome evaluation.
- Directed programs for young mothers experiencing homelessness, ensuring effective service delivery, compliance, and program operations.
- Supervised staff and coordinated multidisciplinary services, enhancing client-centered, outcome-driven care.
- Developed staff through targeted coaching, consultation, and practice guidance.
- Facilitated workshops that promoted personal development among participants.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align programs with organizational goals.
- Implemented evaluation methods to assess program effectiveness and client satisfaction.
- Developed community partnerships to enhance program outreach and engagement.
- Advocated for client needs within the organization to ensure comprehensive support services.
Education
Doctorate of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2027
Professional Certification in Organizational Leadership - Social Work
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA03-2021
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bronx, NY01-2020
Bachelor of Science -
Herbert H. Lehman College
Bronx, NY01-2018
Skills
- Field Instruction
- MSW Student Supervision
- Intern Supervision
- Social Work Education
- Reflective Supervision
- Practicum Support
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Student Assessment
- Professional Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation
- Community Partnerships
- DEI Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (Georgia), Active
- Certified Master Addiction Counselor, Active
- Certified Anger Management Specialist, Active
- Certified Parenting Training Specialist-II, Active
Leadership And Technical Skills
- Club Advisor, Alma Latina Hispanic Club, Since 2024
- Adult Advisor, P.A.S.T. Project Program, Since 2023
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace/Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Case Documentation
Teaching And Field Education Highlights
- 4 years supervising interns in social work practice settings
- Experience mentoring developing professionals through reflective supervision and strengths-based feedback
- Skilled in bridging classroom theory with field-based practice
- Committed to professional identity development, ethical decision-making, and culturally responsive practice
- Experienced trainer in mental health, reporting responsibilities, trauma-informed care, and student support strategies
Timeline
School Social Worker
Atlanta Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Director of Programs
House of Dawn
01.2021 - 10.2021
Doctorate of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Professional Certification in Organizational Leadership - Social Work
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science -
Herbert H. Lehman College