Tammarra Kirkland

Irvington,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Social Worker with specialized knowledge in Child Protective Services and Family Court. Adjunct Faculty well equipped to adopt new material or policy to help students comprehend subject matter. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships with students and faculty members.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Subject Matter Expert

Liberty University Online

Lynchburg, Virginia

01.2022 - Current

Collaborated with senior management to identify and prioritize new concepts for development and launch.
Developed case studies, presentations and reports for senior management.
Documented Instructor progress through various technological platforms.
Designed and prepared technical reports, studies and related documentation.

Online Adjunct Instructor

Liberty University Online

Lynchburg, Virginia

06.2019 - Current

Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Taught approved Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) course material for undergraduate and graduate students.
Organized, prepared and revised General Social Work Ethics and Communication course material and applied technological options for online and course-related updates.
Collaborated with faculty members in course maintenance designing Social Work curriculum for ethics courses.
Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
Used Canvas Learning Management System to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.

Family Service Specialist

State Of New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey

06.2008 - 06.2021

Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
Administered case management for dependant children to provide counseling and formulate treatment plans to determine long-term placement.
Conducted intake interviews and completed monthly assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans.
Constructed comprehensive client treatment plans to establish goals and track progress.
Conducted monthly in-home individual and family counseling sessions to help clients achieve goals and gain insight.
Attended and participated in ongoing staff meetings and training seminars.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Newark, NJ

Skills

Motivational Leadership
Constructive Feedback
Instructional Strategies
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Learning Modalities
Online Learning Platforms

Diverse Student Populations
Academic Advisement
Discussion Facilitation
Student Progress Reporting
Confidential Data Protection
Training Junior Team Members

Quote

There is nothing to find, only to realize. There is nothing to become, only to be. There is nothing to fear, only to love.

Marianne Williamson