Tracy Breen
Windham,NH
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in the school setting. Committed to helping others excel in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education in social work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Adjustment Counselor
Concord Public Schools
Concord, MA
09.2019 - Current
- Provide individual, and group counseling to students in a school setting.
- Assist in developing school-wide policies related to discipline procedures and conflict resolution methods.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate services for students with diverse needs.
- Provide crisis intervention services when needed.
- Implement evidence-based practices designed to reduce disruptive behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Facilitate communication between families, teachers, administrators and outside agencies.
- Advocate on behalf of students who are facing challenges related to poverty, homelessness and other environmental factors.
School Social Worker
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, MA
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with educators and parents/caregivers to develop strategies for promoting positive behavioral health changesamong students.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators and outside agencies.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate services for students with special needs.
- Served on leadership team.
Clinical Social Worker
General Psychological Associates
Andover, MA
09.2003 - 08.2012
- Provided both short and long-term counseling to children, adolescents, and their families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans by measuring changes in behavior over time.
- Counseled individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client functioning in various areas such as mental health, substance abuse, family dynamics.
- Met regularly with supervisors to discuss case management strategies and clinical updates.
- Created referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons University
Boston, MA05-2024
MSW - Social Work
Boston University
Boston, MA05-1998
Bachelor of Arts -
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-1993
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Mental Health Assessment
- Special Education Support
- Referral Coordination
- Student Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Elementary Education
- Diverse student populations
Certification
- LICSW in the state of Massachusetts
- School Social Work/ Adjustment Counselor licensure in Massachusetts
Timeline
School Adjustment Counselor
Concord Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
School Social Worker
Arlington Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2019
Clinical Social Worker
General Psychological Associates
09.2003 - 08.2012
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons University
MSW - Social Work
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of New Hampshire
- LICSW in the state of Massachusetts
- School Social Work/ Adjustment Counselor licensure in Massachusetts
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