Sylvia Sarkarati
Miami,Fl
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker, with excellent communication skills, skilled in providing positive direction for students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. Work effectively with all children with diverse disabilities. Counseling/ School Social Worker skills include: Guidance Curriculum: Classroom Guidance Lessons; Career Awareness; Conflict Resolution/ Social Skills; Developmental Awareness Responsive Services: Mental Health; Family and Teacher Consulting; Crisis Intervention and Grief Management; Psychoeducational Support Groups Systems Supports: Program Evaluation; Program Development & Coordination; Needs Assessment; Committee Participation
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Support Specialist
Miami Dade County Public Schools Mental Health Services
2022.06 - Current
- Collaborate and Support Mental Health Coordinators in Miami Dade County Public School
- Improved student outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive mental health treatment plans.
- Served as a resource for Mental Health Coordinators seeking guidance on complex cases or challenging therapeutic situations within their own caseloads.
- Manage several programs throughout Miami Dade County Public Schools to promote Mental Health Awareness.
Professor SLS 1101
Doral College
2019.06 - Current
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
Secondary School Counselor/ CAP Advisor
Pinecrest Glades Academy
2016.08 - 2022.06
- Establish a School Counseling Program with emphasis on College bound environment, for students in 6-12 grade
- Coordinate College field trips for students from the 6-12 grade throughout Florida and Georgia
- Guide students in planning their future through the use of Naviance, and SCOIR
- Coordinate visits with different Universities throughout the country, to present to students
- Provide individual and small group counseling sessions and large group counseling presentations within classroom and guidance office environments for students in the 6-12 grade
- Participate in parent/ teacher meetings to discuss and develop emotional and behavioral strategies for students with physical, mental, and emotional challenges
- Implement and maintain the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program in the school
- Sponsor the National Honor Society.
School Counselor/ School Social Worker
Pinecrest Inc.
2007.02 - 2016.08
- Provide individual and small group counseling sessions and large group counseling presentations within classroom and guidance office environments for school with 900 students K-8 grade
- Participate in parent/ teacher meetings to discuss and develop emotional and behavioral strategies for students with physical, mental, and emotional challenges
- Implement and maintain the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program in the school
- Assess children through Social Histories and Adaptive Behavior assessments for students being assessed for special education
- Participate in the School Truancy Intervention meetings, for students with excessive absences and tardies.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Comprehensive Assessor
Kristi House
2008.01 - 2014.01
- Completed Level of Care Assessments
- Diagnosed children and made recommendations for treatment.
School Social Worker
Miami Dade County Public School Region 6
2000.07 - 2007.02
- Coordinate services such as psychiatric services, family and individual therapy, tutoring, and specialized programs
- Assess children through Social Histories and Adaptive Behavior assessments for students being assessed for special education.
Education
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK -
Florida International University
04.2000
Bachelor in the Science of Social Work -
Florida International University
12.1998
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Expert Problem Solving
- Documentation Management
- Quality Assurance
- Management collaboration
Certification
- CERTIFIED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK, K-12, Florida
- CERTIFIED FLORIDA CRISIS RESPONSE, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIMS AWARENESS (NOVA)
- CERTIFIED CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST
- YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Timeline
Curriculum Support Specialist
Miami Dade County Public Schools Mental Health Services
2022.06 - Current
Professor SLS 1101
Doral College
2019.06 - Current
Secondary School Counselor/ CAP Advisor
Pinecrest Glades Academy
2016.08 - 2022.06
Comprehensive Assessor
Kristi House
2008.01 - 2014.01
School Counselor/ School Social Worker
Pinecrest Inc.
2007.02 - 2016.08
School Social Worker
Miami Dade County Public School Region 6
2000.07 - 2007.02
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK -
Florida International University
Bachelor in the Science of Social Work -
Florida International University
- CERTIFIED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK, K-12, Florida
- CERTIFIED FLORIDA CRISIS RESPONSE, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIMS AWARENESS (NOVA)
- CERTIFIED CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST
- YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
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