Wanda Massey
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker and Education Professional with three years School Social Work experience and seven years of classroom/education based experience. Culturally-sensitive and adept at oral and written communication with high attention to detail, thorough observation skills, and creative problem solving. Passionate about working in the school setting to assist children in reaching their social/emotional goals by developing a platform for a collectively created positive school environment
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Plymouth Canton Community Schools
Plymouth, MI
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Evaluating students for special education services by reviewing files, identifying problems using systematic observation, and parent, teacher, and student rating scales.
- Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings
- Writing meaningful and measurable IEP goals using SMART formula (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound) and providing direct or group counseling to service such goals both in person and virtually
- Preparing social/developmental history report on children with suspected disabilities
- Mobilizing family, school, and community resources
- Completing functional behavioral assessments and assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention plans.
- Teaming with colleagues to offer evidence based interventions to help implement, monitor, modify, and evaluate plans designed to address student needs
- Contribute to problem-solving procedures required to determine needs for specific accommodations for students to have access to free and appropriate public education (EX: 504 plans)
- Providing crisis intervention (including suicide risk assessments) and utilizing CPI interventions when necessary
- Providing professional development related to specific disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, etc.) to help staff work effectively with students and/or service delivery systems (Child Protective Services, Positive Behavior Support, Bullying Prevention, Trauma Informed Care)
- Participating in weekly MTSS meetings to offer evidence based intervention strategies for increased academic success
- Providing feedback, consultation, recommendations using collaborative approach with parents regarding their children's strengths and weaknesses and how best to help them with wide range of obstacles or challenges
- Teaching children self-regulation/self management skills using Second Step Program and other evidence based curriculums
- Facilitating boys and girls social skills groups
- Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
- Facilitating and coordinating delivery of wrap-around educational and mental health services with and by community agencies and service providers
- Following district guidelines, protocols, and procedures
Teacher
O.L. Smith Middle School
Dearborn, MI
09.2013 - 06.2019
- Fostered safe and respectful classroom environment by adhering to PBIS protocols and establishing trusting relationships with students
- Assisted students with special needs to succeed in mainstream classroom through modifications and accommodations (full inclusion school environment).
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Planned and implemented college/career readiness skills as elective course using AVID course material.
- Planned and implemented evidence based practices for English Language Learners in mainstream classroom.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences based on academic and behavioral support.
- Ran Student Council and after school tutoring.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum.
- Assisted students of all ability levels to develop lifelong learning skills and good study habits.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Completed assignment grading in timely manner to communicate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise evaluation tools for district.
Substitute Teacher
Professional Education Strategies Group, PESG
Caledonia, MI
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-12, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Used appropriate judgment to act in best interest of students at all times.
- Provided classroom environment which promoted active learning.
- Maintained all aspects of daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, etc.
- Promoted learning by maintaining classroom management and discipline.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Garden City, MI
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Processed prescriptions by interpreting SIG codes, product selection, and counting and measuring drugs.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Recruited, trained and guided new hires
Education
Master Of Social Work - LLMSW
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI04.2013
Associates - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Bilingual-Some Arabic
- Community Resources
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competence
- File management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Motivational Interviewing
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Entry
- Active Listening
- Empathic
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Commitment
Certification
- Limited License Master of Social Work (ASWB Exam Passed)
- State of Michigan Teaching Provisional certificate (Grades K-8)
- Language Arts endorsement (Grades 6-8)
- English as a Second Language endorsement (Grades K-12)
- Yoga Teacher Training (200- Hour certificate to be completed by September, 2019)
Accomplishments
Gleaners Community Food Bank Volunteer
09/2018-04/2019
- Sorted and distributed fresh food to children and families through Gleaners' mobile food trucks
- Helped organize and check in individuals seeking services
"Dance For Freedom" Volunteer -Human Trafficking Fundraiser
04/2015 & 04/2016
- Assisted in promoting and hosting the "Dance for Freedom" Event.
- Enlisted the support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
- Assisted guest survivors with book sales and other forms of human trafficking information.
- Educated families and community members about human trafficking, including its impact on children.
Poetry Club Leader- O.L. Smith Middle School
01/2015- 06/2015
- Facilitated groups
- Taught interpersonal skills
- Modeled "Spoken-Word" Poetry
- Modeled restorative circles for sharing sensitive writing topics such as death, suicide, bullying, eating disorders, gender identification, racism, sexism, and more
- Supported students emotionally
- Ran a student given bullying assembly
Student Council Leader- O.L. Smith Middle School
09/2013-09/2016
- Organized student meetings to discuss school/community needs
- Provided guidance on student-led representative elections
- Organized fund-raisers/field trips
- Worked with parents/outside resources to promote school culture/climate
References
References, transcripts, and letters of recommendation available by request
Timeline
School Social Worker
Plymouth Canton Community Schools
08.2019 - 03.2022
Teacher
O.L. Smith Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Professional Education Strategies Group, PESG
01.2012 - 01.2013
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2007 - 01.2013
Master Of Social Work - LLMSW
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Associates - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Henry Ford College
- Limited License Master of Social Work (ASWB Exam Passed)
- State of Michigan Teaching Provisional certificate (Grades K-8)
- Language Arts endorsement (Grades 6-8)
- English as a Second Language endorsement (Grades K-12)
- Yoga Teacher Training (200- Hour certificate to be completed by September, 2019)
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