Mara Yamshon
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) 312 371-5029, (F) 847 328-8482
Objective
To obtain a social work position in a kindergarten through 12th grade public school system and to serve the academic and social needs of disadvantaged youth and special needs populations. I believe in serving as a catalyst for goal setting and problem resolution in partnership with students, families, school staff and community agencies.
Work Experience
Disabilities Accommodations Coordinator (02/24/2010 – Present)
Last Employer: The John Marshall Law School
Contact Person: Dean Ralph Ruebner
Responsibilities: Created and implement Disability Accommodations policies, practices and procedures. Coordinated accommodations such as classroom recordings using Tegrity a computer based recording system. Performed crisis intervention within the Law School. Provided student advising and counseling related to external problems that may affect their academic performance and personal lives. Advised using clinical expertise to the Threat Assessment Team related to incidents and individuals
School Social Worker (08/28/2007 – 06/03/2009)
Contact Person: Joseph Lacayo
Responsibilities: Empowered parents, teachers and students to be a part of the child's learning and career development Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams and teachers on behalf of students. Interpreted educational and other psycho-educational testing Counseled and supported students and teachers during crisis Performed individual and group counseling for at risk students Addressed self-injury, emotional neglect, sexual health, school violence, and eating disorders through psychoeducation and counseling Negotiated cultural parameters of at risk behavior Conducted interviews with families, teachers for behavioral assessments and prepared social developmental histories
School Social Worker (01/04/2007 – 06/05/2007)
Last Employer: Detroit Enterprise Academy
Contact Person: Mary Duggan
Responsibilities: Conducted interviews with families and prepared social developmental histories and school social work evaluation reports Interpreted educational testing Utilized behavioral assessments and assisted with intervention plans Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams Provided crisis intervention for individual, group and family counseling Facilitated social skills training
School Social Worker (09/05/2005 – 01/04/2006)
Last Employer: Harms Elementary School
Contact Person: Janet Ray
Responsibilities: Co-facilitated gender specific self-esteem therapy groups Provided case management and counseling to at risk students Taught interactive nutrition seminars Led sports and supervised activities during recess and after school program through Yearn to Learn -
Education
Establishment: University of Michigan
Degree: MSW
Education Period: 08/23/2005 - 04/14/2007
Speciality: School Social Work, Interpersonal Practice Children and Youth
Average Grade: 3.9
Establishment: University of Michigan
Degree: BA
Education Period: 08/26/1997 - 12/07/1999
Speciality: Immigration and Refugee Studies
Average Grade: 3.46
Establishment: American University
Degree: N/A
Education Period: 09/05/2011 - 05/30/1997
Speciality: Middle Eastern Studies Conflict and Resolution
Average Grade: 3.7
Skills
Excellent experience with working in a school setting using strong clinical expertise. Knowledge and understanding of confidential records management principles, regulations, policies, and procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to handle and maintain highly confidential materials while still protecting individuals’ privacy rights. Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills. Ability to work respectfully and congenially with supervisors and other employees.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Foreign Language Skills: Basic Hebrew, Spanish and Marshallese
Additional Information
I have worked as a community tennis coach for all ages in the following cities: Ann Arbor, MI, Chicago, IL, Gallup, NM and Austin, TX. Program Founder and Director of Yearn to Learn started in 2005 at Harms Elementary a Detroit Public Elementary School. This program incorporates academics, nutrition and exercise into an after program for at risk students.
Honors: University of Michigan Merit Fellowship 2005-2007, Wheeler Fellowship 2006-2007, American University Tennis Team, MVP on Varsity Tennis at Evanston Township High School, Americorps Volunteer
Conferences or Courses: National ADA Symposium, International Dyslexia Conference, National Conference for the Blind.
Professional Membership: National Association of Social Workers School Social Worker Association of America Theraplay Institute Social Worker Action Alliance University of Michigan Alumni Association Harvard University World Teach Varsity American University Tennis
Certifications or Licensures: LSW, Type 73 certificate, in the processing of taking LCSW exam
Study Abroad: Israel
Interests
Tennis, cycling, coaching sports, hiking, social justice projects, developing community health projects.