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Education

Master of Social Work-Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration

Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN. 2017

 

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education-Preprimary Emphasis

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN. 2008

 

Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN. 2006

Honors/Awards
  1. Digital Resource Bank Creator, Inver Grove Heights Schools

  2. Edwin Yattaw Scholarship Recipient, Augsburg College

  3. Summa Cum Laude, Minnesota State University Moorhead

  4. Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Member

  5. Dean’s List Scholar, Bemidji State University and Minnesota State University Moorhead

  6. Honors Award Recipient, Bemidji State University

  7. Presidential Citation Recipient, Bemidji State University

  8. Salutatorian, Frazee-Vergas High School

Key Qualifications
  1. LICSW licensure expected summer of 2020

  2. School social worker who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies including parents, students, administrators, and the community.

  3. Utilizes clinical modalities such as brief and solution-focused interventions, peer group counseling, crisis intervention, psycho-education, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, anxiety and depression reducing strategies, and task centered interventions.

  4. Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development and builds a network of diverse colleagues.

  5. Ample experience working with children, youth, and families in school, program, and sports settings

  6. Strong involvement in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Response To Intervention (RTI), Problem Solving Team, Student Support Team, Site Council, Technology Committees, GSA, Targeted Services, and Student Council

  7. Experience connecting children and youth worldwide to enhance global thinking

  8. Ability to create a safe learning environment for all students in order to achieve high academic, emotional, and social growth

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