A N G E L A AMT M I C H E L L E T O V A R, A S W

E D U C A T I O N

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Inglewood, Ca 90301

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C O N T A C T

Master's in Social Work- Children,

Youth, And Families

May 2022

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA - LOS ANGELES

Bachelors of Arts in Sociology

May 2018

CALIFORNIA STATE

UNIVERSITY, CHICO

C R E D E N T I A L S &

L I C E N C E S

School Social Work

Child Welfare

Problem Solving Therapy (PST)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Trauma Focused Cognitive

Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

Pupil Personnel Service Credential

Associate Clinical Social Worker,

ASW #1151895

E X P E R I E N C E

Lawndale High School

August 2021 - June 2022

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERN

Provided evidence-based child welfare and attendance services, including advocacy and clinical case management to identify at-risk students to facilitate student engagement, attendance, academic achievement, improve social adjustment and school stability (e.g., goal setting, time management, stress management).

Provides individual, group, and crisis counseling to students. Taught and empowered families and students by providing knowledge and psychoeducation to help them understand and access appropriate public and private health and social services. Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions for staff, parents, and students on topics such as stress management, and mental health awareness. Maintained accurate and confidential student records, including counseling notes, progress reports, and intervention plans.

S U M M A R Y

Dedicated and compassionate school social worker with experience in providing support and guidance to students and families. Seeking a position as a School Social Worker to contribute to the well-being and academic success of students by implementing effective intervention strategies and collaborating with school staff, parents, and community resources. August 2021-June 2022

R.K. Lloyde Continuation High School

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER INTERN

Prarie Vista Middle School

August 2021 - June 2022

SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN

Support in the triage process for assessing and addressing mental health and social-emotional needs.

Participated in case conferences and collaborated with school staff to develop intervention plans for students in need of additional support.

Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify students' strengths, challenges, and potential barriers to learning.

Provided individual, group, and crisis counseling to students. Served as part of an interdisciplinary team including consulting with school counselors, psychologists and administrators.

Participate in Student Success Team meetings, 504 meetings, SART/SARB meetings. While aiming to to establish a support system that includes counseling, academic assistance, and other resources to help students and their families overcome the obstacles that contribute to poor attendance Provided individual and group treatment targeting students at risk of school failure due to social, behavioral, and emotional problems utilizing evidence-based and evidence-informed practices (e.g., CBT, problem-solving, relaxation/mindfulness exercises, stress/anger management, FOCUS, Second Steps, expressive arts therapy) for individuals, groups, and families to address clinical symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, and other clinical issues with fidelity and measurable outcomes.

Operate the Wellness Center by offering support to students and providing drop-in counseling services.

Provided group services for students on topics ranging from emotional intelligence, anger management, relationship issues, grief and loss, LGBTQ, substance abuse problems and more.

T R A I N I N G S

A N G E L A AMT M I C H E L L E T O V A R, A S W

S K I L L S

E X P E R I E N C E C O N T .

August 2020 - January 2021

LIFT COACH

LIFT INC. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES

Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, partners, agency staff members, and the local community.

Engage parents in goal setting and action planning,monitoring parents progress, and provide accountability.

In charge of facilitating, one-on-one coaching relationships with parents to support them in achieving self determined and career goals.

Conduct intake assessment and biopsychosocial assessments. Providec high quality coaching to over 20 members while supporting their career and financial goal.

Connects parents to relevant community resources and information, and guides them as they practice new behaviors, actions, and skills necessary to reach goals. Conduct follow-up research on behalf of parents on topics relevant to their goals. Participate actively in daily debriefs with LIFT staff and fellow coaches. June 2021-January 2019

Speech, Language, and Educational Associates

SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST

Optima Family Services

January 2019 - June 2021

INFANT TODDLER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Support in the triage process for assessing and addressing mental health and social- emotional needs.Provides individual, group, and crisis counseling to students. Created and implemented core early childhood teaching curricular, keeping in mind individuals needs of a diverse set of clients.

Extensive knowledge of recreational planning, infant care, child growth, developmental nutrition.

Supported individual program delivery plan per present curricular goals. Developing five senses, creativity, curiosity, and gross motor skills in children. Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs. Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration. Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Fluent: Spanish and English

Read, Write, and Speak

Project Management

Case Management

Treatment plan development

Grant Writing

Interpersonal Communication

Problem solving

Proficient in computer

experience, including word

processing, spreadsheets, and

database management programs.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft

Office Suite (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint) and Google

Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Pupil Personnel Service Credential

Relevant coursework:

Child and Adolescent Development,

Social Work Practice in Schools,

Crisis Intervention, Family Systems,

Diversity and Social Justice,

Substance Abuse and Disorder

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