Tamiyah Spigner, MSW
Sulphur Springs,TX
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with a masters degree and 4+ years of demonstrating a strong and passionate commitment to children and their families. My ability to build rapport with various children and their families is what gives me the motivation to continue pursuing this population and profession.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Little Texans Too
Commerce, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Communicates with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Observe children to record development.
- Observe children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Implement's behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Over see's 50+ children daily; responsible for safety and well-being, planned curriculum, lunch menus, and making sure children are being sent to a safe home environment daily.
- Over see's 7+ employees; responsible for payroll, schedules and any circumstances that may hinder my staff from excelling.
- Remains calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy parents, effectively diffusing situations.
- Support's children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
Preschool Teacher
Little Texans learning center
Sulphur Springs, TX
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Master of Social Work Intern
Carriage House Manor
Sulphur Springs, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers..
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
- Worked with severely mentally ill, homeless and dually-diagnosed adults.
- Developed discharge plans for patients with severe issues.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
SS Community Chest
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources, public transportation, healthcare and financial guidance.
- Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Preschool Lead Teacher
His Kids Christian Learning Center
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2020
High School Diploma -
Sulphur Springs High School
Sulphur Springs, TX06.2016
Skills
- Professional commitment to NASW code of ethics
- Client Advocacy
- Cultural Competence
- Complex Problem Solving
- Passionate about Children
- Patient
- Case Planning & management
- Parental Communication
- Behavioral Counseling
- Pay Attention to Detail
- Family Maintenance
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organization
- Empathetic
Timeline
Director
Little Texans Too
04.2022 - Current
Master of Social Work Intern
Carriage House Manor
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
SS Community Chest
08.2020 - 12.2020
Preschool Teacher
Little Texans learning center
11.2019 - 03.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
His Kids Christian Learning Center
06.2017 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Texas A&M University - Commerce
High School Diploma -
Sulphur Springs High School
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