Experience

Hawthorn School District 73

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Social Worker

  • Aug 2019 - 4 years 5 months

  Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States • Support and conduct SEL Tier I, II, and II interventions at a school of 750 students • Maintain a caseload of 55-65 students • Evaluate the social, emotional, behavioral, and health needs of students • Collaborate with all staff members to provide optimal care for students • Create and conduct risk assessments for students



School of St. Mary

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• School Social Worker

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Lake Forest, Illinois • Provided clinical assessment and weekly long-term and short-term individual counseling to 40+ students in Preschool through Grade 8 by building rapport, writing treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries, using multiple theoretical approaches. • Coordinated and facilitated groups for students around topics of concern which impact their school performance. • Implemented the Second Step Program for students in grades K-5. Designed, implement, and develop weekly… Show more • Provided clinical assessment and weekly long-term and short-term individual counseling to 40+ students in Preschool through Grade 8 by building rapport, writing treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries, using multiple theoretical approaches. • Coordinated and facilitated groups for students around topics of concern which impact their school performance. • Implemented the Second Step Program for students in grades K-5. Designed, implement, and develop weekly evidence-based social/emotional learning activities for students in grades 6-8 to ensure school-wide prevention. • Assisted students in crisis by providing problem solving advice, information, referral, education, immediate counseling, and prevention to reduce the risk of harmful occurrences to self or others. • Provided consultation and support to teachers and administration in working with and understanding the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children. • Collaborated as part of the Student Support Team, Problem Solving Team, and Crisis Management Team to develop interventions for students with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Show less



The Fulbright Program

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fulbright Fellow

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Athens, Greece • Advised, prepared, and supported students in career planning, study skills, time management, and preparation for standardized testing to decrease the impact life circumstances and mental health have on students’ academic, personal, and career success. • Gained invaluable insight on Greece’s educational and social welfare systems in comparison to the U.S.’s educational and social welfare systems in hopes of improving education and social services in both countries.



Glenkirk

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Respite Care Worker

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  Northbrook, Illinois • Developed, structured, and delivered daily lesson plans and afternoon activities to 3rd grade student with disabilities to enhance his educational curriculum in hopes that he would spend more class-time with his regular classroom.



Glenbrook North High School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Northbrook, Illinois • Provide weekly individual therapy sessions to twenty+ adolescents in special education and regular education by writing treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries, using multiple theoretical approaches. • Evaluate and collect information from students, teachers, counselors, parents, and outside providers to create a Social Developmental Study to be used to advocate for students’ academic needs. • Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and parents to establish goals for… Show more • Provide weekly individual therapy sessions to twenty+ adolescents in special education and regular education by writing treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries, using multiple theoretical approaches. • Evaluate and collect information from students, teachers, counselors, parents, and outside providers to create a Social Developmental Study to be used to advocate for students’ academic needs. • Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and parents to establish goals for students in an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Show less



Haven Youth & Family Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Wilmette, IL • Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions with one adolescent diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD by writing treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries, using a cognitive-behavioral approach. • Provide support for Wilmette Junior High School students by preparing activities, building rapport, role modeling social skills, and enhancing problem solving techniques in order to promote positive mental health and assist youth in achieving their full potential. • Deliver… Show more • Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions with one adolescent diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD by writing treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries, using a cognitive-behavioral approach. • Provide support for Wilmette Junior High School students by preparing activities, building rapport, role modeling social skills, and enhancing problem solving techniques in order to promote positive mental health and assist youth in achieving their full potential. • Deliver presentations on depression, stress and anxiety, and positive self-image at New Trier High School in order to increase awareness of mental illness and provide preventative strategies to the community. • Assist individuals in crisis by providing problem solving advice, information, referral, education, immediate counseling, and prevention to reduce the risk of harmful occurrences to self or others. • Charged with being Lead Intern on Spring Benefit. Facilitate donor requests, create and coordinate sponsorship opportunities, and promote the organization to ensure fundraising goals are met and/or exceeded. • Collect and analyze statistical data on the new participants, minority participants, and therapy referrals of Wilmette Junior High School’s outreach program that will used to pursue grants for the organization. Show less