Karisha Dick-Adams
Emerald Drive Signal Hill Tobago,
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with experience working with young children and adolescents in an educational settings. Specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Adept at gaining trust rebuilding family dynamics and developing sustainable solutions in the school environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Division of Education Research and Technology
Dutch Fort, Scarborough
05.2008 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers when needed.
- Conducted research on best practices related to social work in schools.
- Participated in home visits to assess family dynamics and provide guidance on parenting techniques.
- Counseled parents about their children's behavior problems and provided referrals when necessary.
Teacher's Aide
Division of Education Research and Technology
Happy Haven School, Signal Hill
05.2008 - 11.2021
- Provided individualized instruction to students with special needs or learning disabilities.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
- Created visual aids for use in classroom presentations or lessons plans.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional plans that met individual needs of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of The Southern Caribbean
Maracas St Joseph, Trinidad And Tobago05-2015
Certificate in Early Childhood Education. -
University of The West Indies Open Campus
Signal Hill TobagoSkills
- Life Skills Development
- Family Support
- Special needs
- Individual Counseling
- Parent Education
- Classroom observations
Custom
- A member of the Trinidad and Tobago Social Work Association
- Education Officer at the Charlotteville Police Youth Club
Timeline
School Social Worker
Division of Education Research and Technology
05.2008 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Division of Education Research and Technology
05.2008 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of The Southern Caribbean
Certificate in Early Childhood Education. -
University of The West Indies Open Campus
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