Clinical Social Worker

• Aug 2022 - Present

Clinical Social Worker

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

• Provided group and individual clinical services for K-4 students in Bushwick, Brooklyn • Utilized cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, solution-focused, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques for students with IEPs and those identified at Risk • Delivered crisis intervention services including suicidal and homicidal risk assessments, safety planning, collaboration with families and outside agencies, and referrals as needed • Managed communication and follow up with Administration for Children's Services (ACS) regarding any cases of abuse or neglect and served as liaison for all students and families living in unstable or temporary housing • Completed diagnostic assessments to identify student needs and provided consultation to teachers for behavior interventions (BIP) and functional behavior assessments (FBA) • Led and facilitated weekly multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) meetings with leadership team to assess and apply tiered interventions and trauma-informed practices to meet student needs • Oversaw and led the social-emotional learning screener DESSA and utilized data to assess needs, make recommendations, and support teachers with tier 1 SEL curriculum • Developed and led bi-monthly parent workshops on topics including anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma • Participated in IEP meetings, created IEP counseling goals, and regularly reviewed data and communicated progress to families Show less

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

• Implemented academic and social-emotional curriculum to meet the needs of students with speech and language-based learning disabilities • Differentiated content and led mixed-age math and reading groups • Observed student social, emotional, and cognitive development and composed IEP reports to ensure appropriate support and interventions • Implemented academic and social-emotional curriculum to meet the needs of students with speech and language-based learning disabilities • Differentiated content and led mixed-age math and reading groups • Observed student social, emotional, and cognitive development and composed IEP reports to ensure appropriate support and interventions

Play Therapist/Clinical Social Work Intern

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

• Managed a caseload of 31 students providing 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 play therapy sessions and assisted with weekly psycho-educational and social skill lessons • Coordinated as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to share intervention strategies, and assess and design treatment and behavior plans • Recorded case notes in EasyTrac to meet Department of Education (DOE) compliance • Participated in IEP meetings and communicated with families to ensure student needs were being supported Show less

P.A.C. Leader

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

As a Peer, Advocate, Champion (PAC) Leader, second-year students are the “first point of contact” for an entering CSSW student. PAC Leaders help new students navigate their way through their first-year at Columbia and, in doing so, will champion students’ success. They encourage and vocally support their students, building an impactful relationship throughout the student’s first year. As a Peer, Advocate, Champion (PAC) Leader, second-year students are the “first point of contact” for an entering CSSW student. PAC Leaders help new students navigate their way through their first-year at Columbia and, in doing so, will champion students’ success. They encourage and vocally support their students, building an impactful relationship throughout the student’s first year.

Clinical Social Work Intern/12th Grade Counselor

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

• Conducted weekly counseling services for youth aged 17- 20 to support a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders, and acted as an advocate to support youth's needs • Provided direct and group therapeutic services for children with mandated services as written on the Individualized Education Plans, and participated in behavior planning and IEP meetings • Co-facilitated counseling and restorative justice circles for the entire 12th grade and coached individual youth for academic progress, SMART goal setting, and emotional needs • Collaborated and worked with administration team as part of the Graduation Support Staff and Attendance Improvement Mentoring • Utilized and maintained appropriate DOE and school systems such as: SESIS, Skedula, KiNVO, and Google Suite • Advocated for and secured the procurement of therapeutic materials to be utilized by entire school to support the social emotional needs of teens, specifically in regards to anxiety disorders Show less

Early Childhood Teacher

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

• Created safe and fun learning experiences for children through a holistic, student-centered approach Helped to develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum to meet the social, physical, and emotional needs of students from the ages of 4 to 6 in an inclusive classroom • Communicated regularly with school community and guardians, and authored report narratives detailing student’s development and progress • Co-designed and taught a weekly after-school class for students ages 6 to 13, including an art-focused activity, and homework help Show less

Account Manager

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

Associate Business Analyst / Strategist

• May 2012 - Mar 2016

• Created, wrote, and designed persuasive, strategic, and visually-appealing content to position company to successfully capture new business • Established and implemented visual communication initiatives, including creating departmental graphics and redesigning customer reporting template to cater to various learning styles • Served as main point of contact to effectively plan, organize and direct all RFP related activities and communications, and to identify and mitigate risks for multi-million dollar projects• Led and established relationships with Sales, Operations, Technology, Legal and Marketing, partnering with each group to develop effective business strategies and increase client engagement• Authored proposals and RFPs resulting in the closing of over $25 million in new business annually • Participated in client-facing presentations consisting of C-level executives in service of increasing B2B relationships and new partnerships• Collaborated with senior strategists and directors on both U.S. and global levels to develop and implement business and brand strategies to differentiate the Canon offering, leading to greater efficiencies and enhanced success Show less

Project Coordinator

• Jun 2011 - May 2012

• Facilitated executive level projects and led in the development and coordination of deliverables • Created and edited national communications documents, distributed to over 6,000 Canon employees• Designated as division HR liaison for operations personnel • Designed and developed marketing and promotional materials, newsletters, and press releases to introduce products and facilitate transition process with local clients

Nanny and Childcare Provider

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

• Provided childcare services to various families in Manhattan, for ages ranging from 2 to 12 • Designed and implemented supplementary curriculum tailored to individual learning style to reach educational and social objectives • Coordinated and aligned a range of individuals in order to organize activities and improve efficiency • Provided childcare services to various families in Manhattan, for ages ranging from 2 to 12 • Designed and implemented supplementary curriculum tailored to individual learning style to reach educational and social objectives • Coordinated and aligned a range of individuals in order to organize activities and improve efficiency

Gallery Assistant at the Luther Brady Gallery

• Sep 2008 - May 2009

• Developed launch plans and marketing materials for six successful gallery openings • Created online and print advertisement materials for exhibits featuring University’s private collections, local artists, and collectors • Increased knowledge of visual importance by assisting director in layout of exhibitions consisting of over 100 individual pieces of art • Developed launch plans and marketing materials for six successful gallery openings • Created online and print advertisement materials for exhibits featuring University’s private collections, local artists, and collectors • Increased knowledge of visual importance by assisting director in layout of exhibitions consisting of over 100 individual pieces of art

Summer Intern, Student and University Relations

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

Legislative Intern, Senator John Kerry

• Jan 2007 - May 2007