Lauren Blumenthal, B.A., MSW
*** **** ** **. #** NY, NY 10011
201-***-**** Cellular 201-***-**** Fax
Email: *********@*****.***
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A highly enthusiastic and very talented Social Worker with the experience
of working with people experiencing crisis or people who are socially
challenged; providing support to enable clients to help themselves;
maintaining professional relationships with clients, acting as a guide
and/or advocate. Very effective communication skills, both written and
spoken. Excellent ability to work independently and handle pressure.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work Major: Clinical Work with Individuals and
Families
Hunter College School of Social Work, NY Minor: Group Work
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Major: Psychology
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Minor: Jewish Studies
G.P.A. = 3.78, Dean's List, Provost Scholar, Psy Chi
National Honors Society
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Memorial Sloan Kettering, Social Work Fellow/Intern, NY
Pediatric Day Hospital June 2008-May 2009
o Conducted clinical assessments for individuals, couples and
families and provided the appropriate therapeutic interventions.
o Managed multiple caseloads in providing one-on-one counseling
with patients and their family members.
o Created and distributed a guidebook to inform families of
available resources within and without of the hospital
o Formed and led a weekly teen group for patients
o Attended, presented and completed necessary documentation for
the multidisciplinary team meetings.
Self Help Community Services, Inc., Social Work Intern, Forest Hills,
NY
Nazi Holocaust Victims Support Service Center September 2007-May
2008
o Evaluated each client at admission and formulated appropriate
treatment plan
o Took a fundamental role in coordinating services with the
interdisciplinary team and community agencies to ensure
appropriate patient care.
o Provided ongoing advocacy services for the patient to cater to
medically related social or emotional problems.
o Provided assessments to promote maximum benefits from the
Services provided.
o Informed and clarified for patients and their families the
policies and resources of the Self Help services.
o Met with families to keep them informed of the progress made
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kids Need A Melody, Developmental Music Teacher, Brooklyn, NY,
January 2011 - Present
H.E.R. Management, LLC, Property Owner/Manager Assistant, May 2009 -
Present
Columbus Pre-School and Gym, NY, Assistant Teacher, July 2010 -
Present
Rodeph Sholom School, NY, Substitute Teacher, July 2010 - Present
Beit Rabban School, NY, Substitute Teacher, July 2010 - Present
Synoptic Management, Leasing agent, November 2009- June 2010
LICENSURE
New York Real Estate License, State Certified
MSW licensure pending