Victoria Gage
Galesburg,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Social Work Intern with experience in delivering emotional, social, and academic support to students. Skilled in effective communication, knowledge of PBIS and MTSS implementation strategies, and fostering collaboration among educators and families to enhance student outcomes. Contributed to individualized education plan development through strategic problem-solving and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Eaton RESA
Charlotte, USA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted individual counseling sessions and activities for 12 K-12 students, targeting personalized social-emotional goals to enhance well-being.
- Collaborated with school staff to establish supportive classroom environments for students in need.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to evaluate student progress and discuss interventions based on the students' needs.
- Documented session notes to effectively monitor and evaluate student progress toward objectives.
- Supported BASC assessments and observations to gather essential eligibility data for informed intervention planning.
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Kentwood, USA
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Adapted lesson plans swiftly, modifying teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and support individualized learning.
- Managed classrooms of up to 25 students, fostering positive learning environments and effectively addressing behavior challenges to enhance student engagement.
- Communicated effectively with students, teachers, and staff to enhance engagement and ensure smooth transitions between activities.
Think Summer Youth Development Coach
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered SEL lessons, fostering social-emotional growth and mindfulness awareness among students.
- Facilitated academic and enrichment programming, empowering students to apply and transfer skills effectively.
- Assisted in creating experiences that engaged students in exploring future career pathways.
Social Work Intern
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted in directing site integration of academic and extended day programs, achieving significant student impact.
- Coordinated resources for six elementary students, enhancing academic performance, behavior, and attendance.
- Researched community resources, connecting students with essential support services.
Education
Master of Clinical Social Work -
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI05-2026
Bachelor of Social Work - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2022
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Student assessments
- Behavioral interventions
- Restorative justice practices
- Lesson adaptation
- Educational support
- Community outreach
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Google, PowerSchool, and Microsoft
Certification
LLMSW expected July 2026
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Eaton RESA
08.2025 - 05.2026
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
10.2024 - 07.2025
Think Summer Youth Development Coach
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo
06.2022 - 07.2022
Social Work Intern
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo
01.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Clinical Social Work -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Psychology
Western Michigan University