GaBrilla T. Ballard, MSW, LCSW
School Adjustment Counselor and 504 Coordinator at Amherst Regional High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LCSW
ASWB - Association of Social Work BoardsSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Financial Social Worker
Center for Financial Social WorkJun, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Amherst Regional High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Adjustment Counselor and 504 Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - Present
- Provides group and individual counseling for students on Individualized Learning Plans (IEP) with a range of social-emotional needs. -nCollaborates and consults with school personnel and Child Study Teams on topics related to social-emotional learning, diversity, equity and inclusion and mental health.- Consults with teachers and related service personnel regarding strategies, practices and interventions appropriate for students.- Maintains contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate and implement a comprehensive holistic approach to the students service delivery and student success.
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ServiceNet
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Clinical Social Work Intern
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
- Provided focused psychotherapeutic intervention, including individual and/or group psychotherapy for selected patients. Psychotherapeutic models include Cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).- Developed empathetic working relationships with clients while maintaining a professional perspective and boundaries.- Proactively collaborated with the members of the ServiceNet practice. Consults with other clinical team members regarding suspected behavioral health needs and helps to identify strategies for further assessment.- Provided clinical assessments of intake to assist in the determination of appropriate socio-emotional services and supports while maintaining excellent clinical documentation of all patient care activities in an integrated medical record.- Facilitated discussions centered on racial equity and mental health practices in clinical settings.
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Smith College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant / Mentor- Community Engagement and Social Change
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
- Mentored Undergraduates and served as a bridge between the undergraduates and the agency administration. - Supported student volunteers to think about issues of entry, diversity, professional behavior and demeanor, and the strengths and challenges facing each agency. - Supervised student volunteers work on a specific agency project. - Mentored Undergraduates and served as a bridge between the undergraduates and the agency administration. - Supported student volunteers to think about issues of entry, diversity, professional behavior and demeanor, and the strengths and challenges facing each agency. - Supervised student volunteers work on a specific agency project.
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Social Work Intern
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
- Provided individual and group counseling to youth (Project Coach/Smith)- Complete psycho-social assessments at time of intake to assist in determination of appropriate socio-emotional services and supports.- Provide treatment planning and case coordination of clients.- Collaborate with teachers and other school and support staff to implement strategies that support student learning.-Identify academic and behavioral challenges through analysis of factors that are potential barriers to academic success -Conduct classroom observations to identify and implement appropriate interventions for behaviors impacting learning for self and/or others. -Conducted psycho-educational and social-skills groups on identified areas that will help foster a positive learning environment for all- Participated in professional development trainings on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that may be barriers to students' learning.- Attended counseling team meetings, individual and clinical supervision groups, and other team meetings as part of comprehensive program support team.
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Founder
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Jan 2009 - Jun 2015
Designed, coordinated material for the purpose of implementing initiatives centered on The Project's mission to support the creative, economic and self-development of Mothers of Color. · Developed and initiated an eco-learning lab i.e. collective gardening and nutrition learning space with a group of mothers living in the Greater Boston Area· Facilitated a financial wellness support group for mothers of color Designed, coordinated material for the purpose of implementing initiatives centered on The Project's mission to support the creative, economic and self-development of Mothers of Color. · Developed and initiated an eco-learning lab i.e. collective gardening and nutrition learning space with a group of mothers living in the Greater Boston Area· Facilitated a financial wellness support group for mothers of color
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Alternatives for Community and Environment
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Director of Roxbury Youth Empowerment Project (REEP)
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Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
- Support the social justice leadership and participation of Youth Organizers in youth-led organizing campaigns and in schools community action projects.- Assessed training needs to develop and provide training for Youth Organizers. Maintained and implemented Youth Organizer basic training curriculum. - Provided additional leadership development opportunities through hands-on experience, including conducting environmental justice tours and workshops.- Coordinated recruitment process for youth organizers. - Maintain personal development plans for each youth organizer and support personal development goals through training, hands-on experience, and referrals to other resources. - Participated and co-lead REEP program team planning. Participate in ACE-wide strategic planning and other organizational development processes.
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Co-founder - Parent Teacher
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
• Developed overall vision for a parent-run home-school cooperative to meet the developmental, creative and academic needs of preschool-aged children• Collaborated with other parent-teachers to implement a project-based curriculum with a focus on Spanish language acquisition, Math, Science, Reading Readiness/Language Arts, and Music• Facilitated parent-teacher planning meetings to advance the development of the cooperative • Developed overall vision for a parent-run home-school cooperative to meet the developmental, creative and academic needs of preschool-aged children• Collaborated with other parent-teachers to implement a project-based curriculum with a focus on Spanish language acquisition, Math, Science, Reading Readiness/Language Arts, and Music• Facilitated parent-teacher planning meetings to advance the development of the cooperative
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Girls Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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WOW! Group Leader (seasonal)
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
• Provided 1-to-1 and small group academic and emotional support to high-needs girls• Engaged girls in meaningful and creative literary and financial literacy extension activities• Managed participants' behavior using a variety of techniques including positive reinforcement, modeling, conflict resolution, and family involvement • Provided 1-to-1 and small group academic and emotional support to high-needs girls• Engaged girls in meaningful and creative literary and financial literacy extension activities• Managed participants' behavior using a variety of techniques including positive reinforcement, modeling, conflict resolution, and family involvement
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Partners in School Innovation
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Innovation Partner
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Aug 2001 - Aug 2003
• Provided teacher and staff support in developing theories of action, creating professional learning plans and monitoring implementation and outcomes• Facilitated staff development process on high-priority instructional strategies, with an emphasis on English Learner and African American students• Assessed results to identify student needs and determine next steps for instruction and intervention • Provided teacher and staff support in developing theories of action, creating professional learning plans and monitoring implementation and outcomes• Facilitated staff development process on high-priority instructional strategies, with an emphasis on English Learner and African American students• Assessed results to identify student needs and determine next steps for instruction and intervention
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Students at the Center
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Austria
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coordinator
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Jan 1999 - Jun 2001
• Coordinated collaborative writing between students from three New Orleans Public High Schools and the surrounding school community• Partnered with teachers and students to facilitate individualized and small group instruction in writing, local history and critical literacy• Planned and led production of city-wide student newspaper--newsletters of writings by young women and multiple chapbooks and publications of student writing• Designed and coordinated a day-long conference for young women from three SAC participating high schools
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Smith College
Masters, Clinical/Medical Social Work -
2010 - 2015
Goddard College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts
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