Social Manager

MS. TERRAH HARRIS

** ***** *****, *********, ** 06705 203-***-**** (C) **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a role of a social worker; searching for an opportunity to advocate for children to improve their lives.

EDUCATION

Fordham University, Westchester, NY

Degree: Master of Social Work, MSW, May 2020

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU), Danbury, CT

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, BSW, Minor in Communication, May 2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Dominic Child Care Center- Southington, CT

Current Position: Preschool 3’s Teacher (August 2019 – Current)

Plan and create curriculum, facilitating meeting with parents, preparing the room, monitoring children in and out safely to their guardians, guiding and assisting children in play, being a support during meals time and helping the children down for a nap.

Center for Youth and Families-Torrington, CT

Current Position: MSW Intern (September 2019- March 2020)

Co-Facilitate an all-girls middle school group, facilitate elementary ADHD group, conduct individual treatment plans and sessions with clients, take part in the multidisciplinary meetings, collaborate with other employees and have twice weekly supervision.

Sprague Elementary School – Waterbury, CT

Current Position: School Social Work Intern (August 2018 – May 2019)

Facilitates 2 – 3 “Lunch Bunches” and co-facilitates 1-2 with fellow intern; co-facilitates groups for students with an IEP and/or 504 Plan; assists during crisis situations; assists children with behavioral problems; observe developmental histories with parents, as well as PPTs; participants in Chronic Attendance Team Meetings.

Maplewood Senior Living Center – Danbury, CT

Former Position: Intern (January 2018 – May 2018)

Participated in staff meetings; Worked with clients with dementia; Facilitated daily groups involving playing games, crafts, and memory activities on the computer; Assisted clients with Daily activities; Conducted Mini-Mental State Exams.

Western Connecticut State University Women’s Softball – Danbury, CT

Current Position: Team Manager (August 2017 – May 2019)

Organizes fundraising events; collaborate with coaches to plan team practices; manages groups for team practices; leads drill practices; assists coaches with errands regarding the team.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Empathetic

Effective listening skills

Critical thinking

Setting boundaries

Organized

AWARD & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ray Strolin Social Justice Writing Competition (March 2019)

Dean’s List (Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020)

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