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.