To obtain a position within the educational setting where communication and analytical skills will be utilized and challenged.
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Familiar with Access
Managing classroom for diverse populations
Experience with special-needs students
Student-centered learning
Outstanding social skills
Special education
Effective time management
Student motivation
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Positive reinforcement
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking
Test proctoring
Strong collaborator
Personal Information
Registered to take ASWB (LSW) exam, November 2016
*NJ Department of Education School Social Work Certification
*New Jersey Driver's License with clean driving record
Work History
School Social Work Intern, 10/2011 to 04/2012 Hawthorne School – Teaneck, New Jersey
Managed a caseload of apx.
20 students, provided individual assessments, crisis intervention, counseling students and facilitated/co-facilitated character education lessons.
Guide students away from non-productive or negative behaviors through modeled reasoning, problem analysis and creative strategizing.
Collaborated on a multidisciplinary team to implement interventions for students and discuss student's progress and IEPs.
Assisted with the completion of investigations for Harassment Intimidation & Bullying.
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
Social Work Intern, 10/2013 to 04/2014 YMCA - Youth Emergency Shelter – Newark, NJ
Conducted intake assessments and developed service plans to assist at risk youth and families in emergency shelter.
Served as a resource for 19-bed facility for adolescent ages 13-17, facing issues such as single parenthood, abuse or neglect, substance abuse, divorce, chronic illness (asthma, sickle cell anemia), and prior criminal conviction Provided individual counseling.
Provided referrals and linkages for GED and higher education, vocational training, medical care, and permanent housing.
Proactively communicated with parents and service providers to acknowledge superior work and areas of concern through discussion, progress reports, telephone calls, and home visits.
Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
CST Social Worker, 10/2014 to 10/2015 MOUNTAINVIEW YOUTH FACILITY – Annandale, NJ
Serve as a member of the child study team developing educational programs and transitional plans for inmates reintegrating back into the community.
Conduct social investigations, providing social skills groups for appropriate students for re-entry into the community.
Coordinate schedules for students within the education department to ensure requirements are complete to receive NJ GED or high school diploma.
Detect, analyze, and resolve emotional, social, family, environmental factors that impact school performance.
Advocate for inmates within the education department receiving special education services and serve as a case manager for IEP compliance.
Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Created and implemented after-school student writing workshop for college application essays.
Education
Master of Arts: Social Work, Oct. 2014 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Social Work - New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts: Justice Studies, May 2008 Montclair State University, College of Humanities and Social Science - Montclair, NJ
Justice Studies 3.00/4.00
Coursework includes: Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology
Interests
National Association of Social Workers-New Jersey Chapter, Volunteer
Certifications
Certification of Eligibility in Education, PreK thru 3rd grade
NJDOE School of Social Work Certificate
LSW Exam scheduled, 11/2016
Additional Information
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
*Registered to take ASWB (LSW) exam, November 2016
*NJ Department of Education School Social Work Certification
*New Jersey Driver's License with clean driving record
ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
*National Association of Social Workers-New Jersey Chapter, Volunteer
