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HELMA MILLER

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EDUCATION

Simmons College, Boston, MA

Master in Social Work., anticipated May 2009

University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio, 2003

Minor: Education Studies

GPA: 3.8

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Lawrence Elementary School, Brookline, MA Fall 2008-Present

Social Work Intern

Counsel seven individual clients ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade to address issues of

anxiety, social exclusion and depression

Manage family cases leading to utilization of healthcare, housing, and childcare resources

Designed and led five week-long kindergarten groups to develop cooperative skills. Teacher reports

indicate that many students played more cooperatively after participation in group

Led two fifth grade groups to build social skills. Students counter productive behaviors during

group lessoned, while openness in discussing personal issues increased over ten weekly meetings

Co-lead early morning reading/math group, effectively facilitating educational activities that result

in constructive use of students time before school

Lakeside Counseling Program, Canton, MA 2007-2008

Community mental health resource center

Social Work Intern

Provided individual and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults with depression,

anxiety, court involvement, substance abuse, unemployment and lack of health insurance

Researched available community resources and coached clients on contacting and utilizing resources

with particular focus on accessing MassHealth requirements and applications

Facilitated recreational and activity-based group with Latino children during a parenting group for

mothers. Children engaged in collaborative exercises to build socially appropriate skills. Incidents

of aggression during group activities decreased significantly.

Recognized by supervisor for astute evaluation skills, positive outlook and ability to quickly engage

clients in the therapeutic process

RELATED EXPERIENCE

RB Care, Rushville, Montana 2006- 2007

Support Worker for Intellectually Disabled

Provided personal care and home cooked meals to non-verbal disabled in group homes

Facilitated art, dance, and relaxation sessions at day placement. Agitated clients appeared visibly

calmer after participating in music therapy, and tactile activities

Ensured clients safety by responding appropriately to medical emergencies, such as seizures and

choking incidents.

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RELATED EXPERIENCE (CONT.)

Leaps in Literacy, Brockton, MA 2005- 2006

AmeriCorps Parent Outreach Coordinator

Collaborated with Cape Verdean, African American, and Caucasian parents to generate newsletters,

plan four family nights, and conduct conferences regarding student progress

Met daily with low performing second and third grade students to improve reading skills. Success

was evidenced by improved performance in classroom

Designed unique oral, artistic and written activities for every book read by students, including

writing to the author

Early Academic Outreach Program, Los Angeles, CA 2002-2003/2004-2005

Bruin Advisor

Advised students in under-funded public high schools about college requirements to encourage

increased minority presence within local public universities

Provided mentoring and personal support to improve students morale and encourage academic

achievement

Presented university information to classes resulting in an increase in student visits to three high

schools college offices

SKILLS

Language: Fluent in French; conversational in Spanish

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office

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