EDUCATION
Temple University, Harrisburg, PA
Masters of Social Work, January 2014
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA
Bachelor of Social Work, December 2008
TRAININGS
Ethics Training, August 2015
Active Shooters in Public Building, April 2015
Defensive Tactics, specifically: Assailant Control, Trauma Control, and Oleoresin Capsicum, April 2015
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse; Mandating Reporting, March 2015
PA Child Welfare Training Program; Charting the Course Series, June 2009 – January 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinton County Children and Youth Services, Lock Haven, PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clinton County Program Director, March 2009 – Present
Help motivate children, volunteers, and college students to reach personal, professional, educational goals
Perform speeches and presentations to local schools, clubs, and other community programs for recruitment and public awareness
Conduct bi-monthly advisory board meetings
Create and maintain positive collaboration and liaisons with other local employers and organizations
Effectively case manage and support all volunteer and families within the program
Organize and perform age appropriate monthly activities for program participants
Effectively provided orientation for new staff and supervised college interns
Parent Partner Counseling, March 2009 – December 2010
Assess family’s psycho-social needs
Engage with families in the assessment, problem solving, referral, and discharge processes
Link parents and families to other community services such as food banks, mental health, drug and alcohol services, and more
MASTERS INTERNSHIP
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School Social Worker, Loganton, PA January 2013 – May 2013
Engaged in one-on-one counseling and life coaching for students in elementary through high school
Planned and taught a three week course in bullying for a sixth grade class
Assessed student’s psycho-social needs
Reviewed and managed case notes for each one-on-one student session
Collaborated with all other teachers and staff in a positive manner
Helped guide students through personal areas of crisis
Communicated and collaborated with parents and guardians of students on a daily basis
SKILLS
Leadership Time management Work well independently Microsoft Word
Communication Public Speaking Work well with others Microsoft PowerPoint