Therapeutic Art Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Present

Neighbor Services Social Worker

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

Community Works Intern

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

• Conducted weekly interviews with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, examining the Housing First Charlotte-Mecklenburg Program efficacy. • Collaborated with research team to solve challenges in data collection. • Assisted in data was then analysis to ensure reliability. • Performed literature reviews to identify additional data sources and gain further understanding of chronic homelessness.

School Social Work Intern

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• Performed initial McKinney-Vento assessments for students experiencing homelessness.• Performed Bio/Psycho/Social interviews with parents to gain further understanding of their child, his or her educational needs, and how to help them succeed. • Collaborated with Student Support Team to discuss challenging cases and develop best intervention for these students. • Facilitated parenting group for Truancy Court to educate parents on the importance of attendance; create positive… • Performed initial McKinney-Vento assessments for students experiencing homelessness.• Performed Bio/Psycho/Social interviews with parents to gain further understanding of their child, his or her educational needs, and how to help them succeed. • Collaborated with Student Support Team to discuss challenging cases and develop best intervention for these students. • Facilitated parenting group for Truancy Court to educate parents on the importance of attendance; create positive support system, and lower student absences. • Initiated and facilitated weekly social skills groups for 4th and 5th grade girls helping students explore issues of friendship, self-esteem, anger, and empathy. Show more Show less