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Tammy McPhail

Royalton,IL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and extensive experience supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Skilled in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, family engagement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to advocate for student needs, reduce barriers to learning, and connect families with community resources. Committed to promoting equity, mental wellness, and positive behavioral outcomes in diverse school environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Outreach Advocate

Herrin Elementary School, Unit 4
Herrin, IL
03.2024 - Current
  • Family Engagement & Support
    Proven ability to build trust with families and engage them in their child’s education and development.
  • Crisis Intervention: Skilled in identifying and responding to student and family crises, connecting them with immediate resources.
  • Community Resource Navigation
    Strong knowledge of local community services and ability to link families to food, housing, counseling, and other supports.
  • Cultural Competency
    Experience working with diverse populations and fostering culturally responsive communication.
  • Case Management
    Track student/family needs, follow up consistently, and document services provided
  • Collaboration with School Teams: Work effectively with social workers, counselors, teachers, and administrators to support students.
  • Advocacy & Empowerment
    Champion for students and families, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in school processes.
  • Documentation & Reporting
    Maintain accurate records, complete reports, and comply with district and state guidelines.

School Social Work Intern

Herrin Elementary School, Unit 4
Herrin, IL
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • PBSI, MTSS, Data Entry, Assessments, and Interpretation.
  • Group Counseling, Character Education.
  • Restorative Practices, Crisis Intervention.

Preschool Teacher

Unity Christian School
Energy, IL
08.2011 - 03.2024
  • Develop professional relationships with parents, teachers, and administration
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns, and conceived improvement strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Associate of Arts -

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL

Some College (No Degree) -

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed practices

Affiliations

  • Academic Curriculum Committee
  • Vice-President of Social Work Student Alliance
  • Chairperson of Graduate Social Work Student Alliance
  • SIUC Social Work Alumni Reunion Committee
  • ISBE 2025 Award of Excellence Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Outreach Team
  • Post MSW Professional Educator License (PEL)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Family Outreach Advocate

Herrin Elementary School, Unit 4
03.2024 - Current

School Social Work Intern

Herrin Elementary School, Unit 4
08.2023 - 03.2024

Preschool Teacher

Unity Christian School
08.2011 - 03.2024

Master of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Associate of Arts -

John A Logan College

Some College (No Degree) -

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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