EDUCATION

University of Southern California-Doctor of Social Work, CA current

University of South Carolina-Master of Social Work, SC May 2018

Concentrations; Health and Mental Health, Gerontology, Homelessness, LGBTQ Population

Hunter College-Master of Arts in Special Education January 2000

Concentrations; Learning and Behavioral Disorders, Counselling in the Secondary Focus

John Jay College of Criminal Justice-Bachelor of Science in Sociology May 1993

Concentration; Psychology and English

FIELD PLACEMENT

Transitions Homeless Shelter 2016-2017

Senior Resources 2015-2016

WORK EXPERIENCE

MENTOR Network, Montgomery County, MD Family Centered Specialist September 2018-Present

Conduct psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment by interviewing the child and family, and transcribing or dictating relevant information for client records. Provide individual, family and/or group therapies using various treatment modalities. Develop individualized treatment plans Conduct regularly scheduled face-to-face meetings with client and caretaker to monitor child’s progress and discuss treatment strategies and services. Attend regular staff meetings, clinical meeting and one-on-one sessions with direct supervisor to process status of cases.

Midway Elementary, Lexington School District, SC Instructional Assistant September 2017-May 2018

Support and uphold the mission and vision of the school; effectively interact, communicate and collaborate with students, teachers, and colleagues; assist and reinforce speech therapy; monitors and inspect students’ prosthesis, casts, braces for proper functioning.

Department of Health and Environmental Control, SC Program Director October 2016-September 2017

Trained and supervised 16 staff members; monitored and assured compliance by staff with Vital Records policies and procedures while securing all monies and records; consulted with customers and actively sought to resolve customer complaints; processed subpoenas, criminal investigation, apostilles and disinterment requests; assisted in the development of vital records policies and procedures to comply with laws and regulations; prepared monthly activity reports; implemented and carried out personnel policies; completed employee performance action plans.

AlphaBest Education, SC Area Manager July 2012-December 2016

Developed and maintained excellent program quality; budget management; ensured maximum enrollment potential; selected, trained, and supervised 12 Site Managers, teachers and assistants; created and maintained high levels of parent and school satisfaction; coordinated the opening of new school sites; attended school meetings and training session; completed weekly payroll and monitored finances; trained and supervised over 60 staff personnel in the performance of their duties.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and CERTIFICATION

20+ years teaching a combination of special needs students, English courses; conducted developmental assessments, Individual Educational Program implementation; behavioral modification system; acquired school district continuing educational credits.

National Association of Social Workers, SC Chapter MSW Student Representative 2018-2019

Licensure: LMSW Certification pending Sp. 2018

Certification: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands May 2018

Office of the Attorney General Victim Service Provider (VSP) 81-0692;

Certification: Dementia Dialogue May 2018

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; trained in Homeless Management Information System; experienced with grant writing and organizational budgeting; curriculum development; CPR Certified TC ID# FL 20362; case management skills.

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