LCSWA, Certified Educator
Resume:
Erica E. Davis, MSW, LCSWA
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Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate
North Carolina
SW Licensure Board
Middle Grades Instructor
North Carolina
Dept of Public Instruction
Education: University of North Caroline at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Graduate Certificate in Teaching-Middle Grades Science
May 2011
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Social Work
December 2008
. Cumulative GPA: 8.00/9.00, Converted 4.0/4.0
. Deans Scholar
Emory University Atlanta,
GA
BA in Psychology/Sociology with honors
May 2007
. Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.00; Psychology GPA: 3.67/4.00;
Sociology GPA: 3.88/4.00
The University of Cape Town
Cape Town, S. Africa
Study Abroad
July-November 2005
Internship Experience: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Aspiring Leaders
Program Charlotte, NC
Fellow
June -August 2011
. A partnership with the Teach for America Program
designed to provide high-potential teachers the
opportunity to explore executive-level careers in the
Charlotte Mecklenburg School system.
. Completed a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the
academically based, social responsibility program "No
Easy Walk" aimed at reducing gang affiliation and
membership in Charlotte's most at-risk areas.
. Researched, brainstormed and presented cost effective
recommendations to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
executive staff in how to extend, expand and improve
the "No Easy Walk" program.
. Participated in leadership development through executive
mentoring, career shadowing, stretch projects and formal
leadership training.
University of Michigan, Center for the Child and Family
(UCCF) Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Intern
Sept 1, 2007-Dec 1, 2008
. Provided assessment and therapeutic intervention to
children ages 5-17
. Met with families to discuss and examine the issues interfering
standard family functioning
. Used tailored interventions to improve communication and resolve
conflicts within families
. Provided Psychosocial education to parents of children with mental and
behavioral challenges
. Completed disposition reports highlighting critical case
information, assessments, case formulation, treatment
planning and intervention recommendations
. Connected clients with additional social service and
educational resources outside of UCCF
. Attended weekly training on a variety of social work
issues including, therapeutic interventions, crises
interventions, assessment, cultural competency, resource
finding, etc.
Head Start Consultation
Ypsilanti, MI
MSW Intern through UCCF
Sept 2007-May 2008
. Provided consultation to Head Start of Washtenaw country
regarding the emotional climate of the classrooms
. Performed student observations for individual students
in need of additional support; created and presented
treatment plans at Head Start Study Support Team
Meetings
Paid Experience: Kennedy Charter Public School
Charlotte, NC
Student Advocate and High School Social Science
Teacher Aug 18, 2011-June 6, 2012
. Provided social work counseling to students and parents
. Provided psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of
behavioral disabilities with recommendations and/or
environmental manipulations at the school, home and/or
in the community with periodic re-evaluations
. Served as McKinney Vento Liaison- Identified homeless
children and youth; Ensured that children and youth
experiencing homelessness enroll in, and have a full and
fair opportunity to succeed in school; Ensured that
homeless families, children and youth receive
educational services for which they are eligible;
Provided referrals to health care, dental, mental
health and other appropriate services
. Coordinated, ensured proper implementation, reviewed and
revised Section 504B plans for students with
disabilities
. Oversaw school wide Intervention Team-Reviewed
challenges (academic/developmental, behavioral,
social/emotional, environmental or cultural) which
interfered with the student's performance; brainstormed
solutions, made recommendations to meet the student
needs, and monitored/reviewed the results of the
recommendations.
. Served as a liaison between school, family and community
resources
. Served as a source of information regarding community
resources for students, parents and school staff
. Served as the Bullying Prevention Liaison-Created,
disseminated and implemented school-wide bullying policy
in alignment with NC School Violence Prevention
Legislation of 2009
. Made appropriate referrals to public or private agencies
with appropriate follow-up
. Assisted with home visits
. Planed and implemented professional development on
identifying at-risk students in need of additional
support, bullying prevention, stress management and self
care
. Developed and maintained a college and career readiness
program for high school students
. Maintained appropriate school records and provides
written reports and communications
. Taught social science electives courses to 9th-12th
grade students
. Oversaw middle and high school course scheduling
. Mentored beginning teachers on establishing and
maintaining a classroom environment conducive to serving
high needs students
Teach For America
Charlotte, NC
Wilson Middle School-Title I
August, 1, 2009-June, 10, 2011
7th Grade Science Teacher
. Program aimed at eliminating educational inequity in
predominantly low income communities of color
. Worked directly with historically marginalized and
oppressed, yet diverse populations
. Planned and implemented Personalized Education Plans to
support each student's individual needs, strengths,
academic and personal goals.
. Co-facilitated the Student Behavioral Intervention
Professional Learning Community.
. Member of the Advancement Via Individualized
Determination initiative-a college readiness system for
elementary through higher education that is designed to
increase school wide learning and performance
. Staff member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
. Directed instruction to 150 7th and 8th Grade middle
school students in science curriculum including the
earth science, biology, physics and chemistry.
. Produced unique and innovative classroom curriculum
based upon the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
. Closed the achievement gap between Wilson Middle School
students and their peers at a higher performing school
by 3 years of academic growth.
. Awarded Charlotte Mecklenburg's 1st year Teacher of the
Year for the 2009-2010 school year.
University of Michigan Lab on Race and Self Destructive
Behaviors Ann Arbor, MI
Adolescent Mental Health Utilization Program
October 2008-July 2009
Project Coordinator
. Project aimed at examining the determinants of mental health service
use and treatment adherence of Black adolescents, in order to improve
the mental health service use of Black adolescents
. Facilitated interviews and focus groups with adolescents and their
primary caregiver to in an attempt to identify the mental health
service use barriers--internal and external--of both the adolescents
and their parents/guardians.
. Provided research support to the Principal Investigator by assisting
in data analyses, scheduling interviews, focus groups, and
appointments; completing reports, proposals, preparing manuscripts,
correspondence, timesheets, expense reports, and other special
activities.
. Utilized databases to track referrals, referral outcomes, subject
accrual and enrollment.
. Prepared status reports on subject recruitment.
. Supervised staff and student research assistants in conducting
literature reviews and data processing
. Collaborated with Principal Investigator to prepare IRB submissions on
research activities including subject enrollment, refusals,
withdrawals, etc.
Girl's Group, Inc
Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Support Staff
December 2007-Sept 2008
. Helped support the educational development and personal
growth of historically marginalized female adolescents
. Direct supervision of 4 - 6 participants, ages 14-17.
. Planned and implement personalized programs to support
each girl's individual needs, strengths, and goals.
. Provide consultation for girls experiencing mental
health challenges
Hiram House Camp
Cleveland, OH
Residential Counselor
June 2007-August 2007
. Direct supervision of 6 - 10 female campers of diverse
backgrounds, ages 10-13.
. Planed and implemented daily activities, which promote
team building and personal growth
. Actively encouraged and supported young adolescents to
learn about themselves and their peers in an
environment that was racially, ethnically,
socioeconomically, and coeducationally diverse.
Shaker Heights Department of Health
Shaker Heights, OH
Student Health Advocate
June-August 2003, 2004
. Supervised a team of 6 high school students in
completing projects related to improving healthy
behaviors among adolescents
. Facilitated educational Life Skills Training Modules to
groups of 10- 20 elementary and junior high school
students, a method which has been proven to effectively
reduce substance abuse among teens by 80 percent
. Orchestrated and executed city wide health education
activities which decreased the amount of youth on the
streets past 10pm
. Brainstormed, produced, and presented public service
announcements targeted at adolescent substance abuse
Volunteer Experience: Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence
Decatur, GA
Volunteer April
2006-April 2007
. Work as a crisis line interventionist, assist with legal
aid and participate in after school child supervision
. Completed extensive training on issues of domestic
violence including, but not limited to, the prevalence
of domestic violence, domestic violence as it relates to
the elderly, same-sex couples, and the immigrant
populations in Atlanta, crises intervention, and
domestic violence's affect on children.
Emory University Counseling Center
Atlanta, GA
Peer Counselor
January 2005- April 2007
. Weekly counseling of Emory University students on
difficult life situations
. Facilitate educational programs in health courses to
promote awareness and remove the sigma associated with
mental health issues
. Completed extensive training on issues of diversity,
counseling skills, Substance abuse, sexual assault,
sexuality, domestic violence, suicide management,
depression and grief
Student HIV and AIDS Resistance Program
Cape Town, S. Africa
Peer Educator
July-November 2005
. Facilitated large campus and community workshops, with
20-40 people, on the issues of HIV/AIDS basic knowledge,
Transmission, Gender and Negotiation, Self Esteem,
Perceptions and HIV and positive living to middle school
students and University of Cape Town students.
. Completed an extensive training on the issues of
HIV/AIDS basic knowledge, Transmission, Gender and
Negotiation, Self Esteem, Perceptions and HIV and
positive living, which affect adolescents in
disadvantaged communities
Students' Health and Welfare Centers Organization
Cape Town, S. Africa
Masizikhulise (Let's help one another grow)/Classroom
Instructor July-November 2005
. Planned and executed activities aimed at providing
general health and HIV/AIDS information to single,
unemployed black mothers whose health is being adversely
affected by their backgrounds of systematic disadvantage
. Aimed to empower women through education and enable them
to make safe and positive decisions
. Tutored English and math to 10 children living in the
Township of Kayalitsha
. Created an exciting learning environment in which to
enhance formal schooling as well as promoting personal
development.
. Aimed to instill a culture of enthusiasm for learning
and promote the full development of youth potential
Emory University Department of Residence Life
Atlanta, GA
Sophomore Residential Advisor
August 2004-May 2005
. Served as mediator/advisor for 38 freshman students on
issues of diversity, substance abuse, sexual assault,
relationships and body image
. Orchestrated and executed monthly social, educational,
and volunteer programs to promote unity among freshmen
students
. Completed extensive training on issues of diversity,
Substance abuse, sexual assault, and body image
Leadership: Association of Black Social Work Students
Ann Arbor, MI
(University of Michigan Chapter)
December 2007-Dec 2008
Chapter President
Multi-cultural and Gender Affairs Committee
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan, School of Social Work
Sept 2007-Dec 2008
Student Representative
Emory University Student Health Services
Atlanta, GA
Student Health Advisory Committee Member
Sept 2006- May 2007
The Center for Women at Emory
Atlanta, GA
Student Advisory Committee Member
Sept 2004-May 2007
Research Projects: Fathers Matter Project
Ann Arbor, MI
Interviewer
August 2008-Dec 2008
. A pilot study designed to examine birth outcomes in the
African American community and the role of fathers in
those outcomes
Policy Research on Women and Drugs
Ann Arbor, MI
Research Assistant
Oct 2007-August 2008
. Analyze state responses to Congressional mandates to
increase services for women experiencing problems with
alcohol and other drugs
Publications: Prevalence of Mood Disorders and Service
Use among U. S. Mothers by Race and Ethnicity
Accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical
Psychiatry (Jan, 2011)
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