Zaria Theodore
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated aspiring social worker with experience in individual and group counseling, special needs and elder support, and crisis intervention. Skilled in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, program planning, and family collaboration, with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Committed to promoting client well-being and promoting inclusive, supportive environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Steady Compass Counseling Services
08.2025 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling in a private practice setting
- Utilized CBT and other evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support client treatment goals
- Conducted parent check-ins and family communication to promote continuity of care
- Delivered services in both in-person and virtual formats, ensuring accessibility and consistency
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and case notes in accordance with practice standards
Lead Special Needs Counselor
Jewish Community Center On The Hudson
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Supported participants with emotional regulation and social skills through structured and informal activities
- Assisted with vocational-style tasks and life-skills activities in a supportive, hands-on environment
- Collaborated with program directors and staff to coordinate engaging, effective interventions and programming
- Helped create a positive, inclusive, and fun atmosphere for all participants
School Social Work Intern
Davis Elementary School
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented IEPs using inclusive, student-centered strategies
- Identified at-risk students and coordinated individualized academic and behavioral supports
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions
- Provided crisis intervention and ongoing advocacy for students and families
Drug Prevention Program Assistant
Tri-County Youth Coalition
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Educated youth on substance use prevention, including drugs and alcohol, through engaging and age-appropriate programming
- Planned and coordinated community- and school-based events and activities
- Managed and maintained the organization’s social media presence to promote programs and outreach
Personal Care Aide
Siblings
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Special Needs Teacher's Assistant
ACDS Of Westchester
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Education
Masters Of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Bachelors Of Social Work - Social Work
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2025
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY06-2021
Skills
- Individual & group counseling
- Special needs & elder support
- Crisis intervention & emotional regulation
- Program planning & event coordination
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Problem-solving & critical thinking
- Team collaboration & relationship building
- Cultural sensitivity & ethical judgment
Certification
- Trauma Informed-Care Certificate
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Steady Compass Counseling Services
08.2025 - Current
Lead Special Needs Counselor
Jewish Community Center On The Hudson
09.2024 - 01.2026
School Social Work Intern
Davis Elementary School
09.2024 - 05.2025
Special Needs Teacher's Assistant
ACDS Of Westchester
09.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Care Aide
Siblings
09.2021 - 08.2024
Drug Prevention Program Assistant
Tri-County Youth Coalition
01.2021 - 12.2024
Masters Of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelors Of Social Work - Social Work
Mercy University
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School