Experience

Democracy Prep Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• ACT Coordinator

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Lead Social Worker

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Dean of Culture

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Social Worker

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2021

  New York, New York

• Democracy Prep Social Work Professional Development Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2020



New Alternatives For Children

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special/Medical Prevention Social Worker

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Provides in home counseling and case management services to 11 families with special medical needs. • Documents case progress notes in child welfare computer system, Connections. • Writes family service plans and implements treatment goals with families. • Collaborates with community agencies (schools, hospitals, and mental health agencies) to connect families to services. • Advocates for families to receive entitlements such as Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP benefits, and… Show more • Provides in home counseling and case management services to 11 families with special medical needs. • Documents case progress notes in child welfare computer system, Connections. • Writes family service plans and implements treatment goals with families. • Collaborates with community agencies (schools, hospitals, and mental health agencies) to connect families to services. • Advocates for families to receive entitlements such as Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP benefits, and Public Assistance. • Writes grant proposals to gain resources (furniture, clothing, medical equipment) for clients. • Participates in weekly clinical supervision with social work supervisor. • Leads interdisciplinary case reviews with medical, mental health, and education departments within the agency. • Facilitates family team conferences to engage families in treatment goals. • Attends department meetings, monthly clinical trainings, Safe Mothers Safe Children Trauma training, and Domestic Violence training through NYC Administration of Children Services.

• Prevention Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  Manhattan, New York • Provided in home counseling and case management services to 5 families with special medical needs. • Documented case progress notes in child welfare computer system Connections. • Wrote family service plans and help implement treatment goals with families. • Collaborated with other community agencies to advocate for families on my caseload. • Participated in weekly supervision with social work supervisor. • Led interdisciplinary case reviews for my caseload… Show more • Provided in home counseling and case management services to 5 families with special medical needs. • Documented case progress notes in child welfare computer system Connections. • Wrote family service plans and help implement treatment goals with families. • Collaborated with other community agencies to advocate for families on my caseload. • Participated in weekly supervision with social work supervisor. • Led interdisciplinary case reviews for my caseload. • Co-facilitated family team conferences. • Co-facilitated a music therapy group for 8 children ages 7-11 with ADHD and other social emotional needs. • Attended department meetings, monthly intern professional development, Safe Mothers Safe Children Trauma training, and Domestic Violence training through NYC Administration of Children Services



NYC Department of Homeless Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Bronx, NU • Provided crisis intervention to families through the PATH telephone hotline. • Worked closely with 10 families to provide intensive case management services. • Conducted intake biopsychosocials for families to determine needed services. • Developed a biopsychosocial intake form for children of homeless families • Compiled a resource database of services provided to homeless families in New York City. • Participated in supervision with the Director of Intake at… Show more • Provided crisis intervention to families through the PATH telephone hotline. • Worked closely with 10 families to provide intensive case management services. • Conducted intake biopsychosocials for families to determine needed services. • Developed a biopsychosocial intake form for children of homeless families • Compiled a resource database of services provided to homeless families in New York City. • Participated in supervision with the Director of Intake at PATH • Compiled and analyzed data in regards to the effectiveness of the PATH hotline. Show less



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Education Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2012

  Bronx, New York • Led 25 students (60% general education and 40% special education) to more than one and a half years of reading growth and 80 percent mastery of end-of-year math standards each school year. • Mentored first year teachers to meet goals in both curriculum implementation and behavior management. • Selected as grade team leader to design rigorous second grade curriculum and interim assessments to align with New York State standards. • As grade team leader, managed weekly meetings for… Show more • Led 25 students (60% general education and 40% special education) to more than one and a half years of reading growth and 80 percent mastery of end-of-year math standards each school year. • Mentored first year teachers to meet goals in both curriculum implementation and behavior management. • Selected as grade team leader to design rigorous second grade curriculum and interim assessments to align with New York State standards. • As grade team leader, managed weekly meetings for grade team to ensure success for student learning and communicated grade level needs/concerns to principal. • Organized field trips for the grade team that aligned to learning objectives. • Created and analyzed formative assessments in second grade math, phonics, and grammar to modify daily instruction. • Adapted lessons to meet the goals of individualized education plans. • Assessed and tracked students’ progress using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Show less



Hunter College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher U Master's Program Teaching Assistant

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  New York, New York • Analyzed first year students’ assignments to provide constructive feedback on lesson plans. • Served as liaison between professors and students to ensure open and positive communication. • Facilitated small group discussions with first year teachers to share resources and create connections for the upcoming school year.



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  Greater New York City Area 2nd and 3rd grade teacher



Culpeper Department of Human Services

• Foster Care and Child Protective Services Intern

  • Dec 2003 - Jun 2007

  Culpeper, Virginia • Managed a caseload of three families under the supervision of the lead social worker. • Administered training to incoming interns and fostered their relationships with staff. • Developed skills in entering case documentation into the case management software system OASIS. • Implemented a new system to help staff organize and maintain paperless files. • Supervised, facilitated, and provided case notes for birth family visitations. • Helped build relationships between family… Show more • Managed a caseload of three families under the supervision of the lead social worker. • Administered training to incoming interns and fostered their relationships with staff. • Developed skills in entering case documentation into the case management software system OASIS. • Implemented a new system to help staff organize and maintain paperless files. • Supervised, facilitated, and provided case notes for birth family visitations. • Helped build relationships between family members, foster parents, and children in care. • Developed a mentor program for teenage girls placed in foster care. • Recruited donors for annual Christmas Angel Tree Project. Show less



Children's Services of Virginia Inc.,

• Mental Health Care

• Treatment Foster Care Field Placement Intern

  • Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Harrisonburg, Virginia • Assisted four lead workers with managing their caseloads. • Built confidential trust with children in care as they worked toward meeting goals in service plans. • Developed and implemented a training on self-mutilation and adolescents for 50 participating foster families in the region. • Enhanced writing skills through writing, reviewing, and editing quarterly treatment plans. • Participated and provided opinions on cases during team meetings.