Driven and compassionate graduate level social work intern with 3-year background applying evidence-based practices. Highly collaborative, adaptable and resourceful worker looking into expanding this data-oriented approach into the finance world.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Teachers On Call
11.2021 - Current
Design and implement behavioral and instructional plans or programs to improve student engagement and performance.
Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Design and execute data collection processes documenting student needs and resources drawn.
Tailor lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Take part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Assist students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Counselor
Northwood Children's Services
07.2023 - 12.2024
Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Guided clients in developing coping, communication, and physical/social skills in a structured living and learning environment
Collaborated with other professionals to create a safe, nurturing atmosphere focused on integrated and continuous care
Provided day-to-day care, supervision, and support for children, fostering emotional, social, and cultural development
Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
05.2024
Skills
Solution-focused thinking
Explaining complex topics to new people
Conflict Resolution
Working with and accommodating for disabilities
Procentive Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
Maintained a 3.91 GPA while working full time.
CADI Employee of the month, Northwoods Children's Services, February 2024.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop more intuitive budget tracking spreadsheets at Northwoods, still utilized today.
Related Experience
Volunteer Youth Hockey Coach (U12) - Woodbury, MN (December 2024-Present) Managing clusters of behavior, utilizing incentives to reinforce skill building, encouraging positive experiences, and reframing problems in the eyes of adolescents.
Co-Ed Adult Hockey Team Captain, Hockeyfinder Duluth, (Spring 2023-Winter 2024) Managing schedules, booking ice times, finding substitutes, and coordinating with league management.