Michaella Grant, Lmsw, Sifi Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Manhattan, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Brooklyn, Ny

- Provided individual counseling using Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Motivational Interviewing models - Created and facilitated weekly social emotional learning (SEL) groups for targeted individuals focused on specific competencies, identified through standardized executive functioning assessments, to promote growth and maintenance of prosocial skills- Completed bio-psycho-social assessments to identify scholars’ needs and make referrals as appropriate- Consulted and coordinated with appropriate professionals and external agencies, emphasizing interdisciplinary coordination of care: successfully connected youth to continued outside services following suicidal ideation - Collected and analyzed SEL student data, completed interpretations, and shared monthly trends reports with school staff, which promoted fidelity of best practices and strengthened school culture

Livingston, Nj

- Supervised team of counselors, teachers, and teaching assistants- Coordinated program activities: hands-on math, science, and art projects; weekly field trips - Oversaw academic instruction and facilitation of program activities - Created weekly class and staff schedules - Intervened with student behaviors

- Provide individualized weekly advisement to high school seniors: support through college applications, identify good fits, secure scholarships, revise essays, and complete FAFSA - Develop and facilitate weekly college-access workshops with 9th through 11th grade students; infuse Social Emotional Learning (SEL) within each lesson to encourage growth mindset, positive academic behaviors, and self-advocacy- Organize and plan events: alumni college panel, college tours, national college decision day, and guest speakers (admissions personnel, fraternity/sorority members, business professionals) - Administered SEL surveys, complied student data, and submitted student enrollment forms

Greater New York City Area

-Supervised team of 8 Fellows: conducted weekly cycle of observations and coaching sessions to Fellows, provided individualized, actionable feedback to assess effectiveness to ensure student growth -Taught individualized instruction for 6th and 8th grade students in math and ELA, which resulted in 100% of 8th grade students graduating with Honors-Mediated and resolved Fellow conflicts and student crises-Assistant to Operations Manager: coordinated student field trips; delegated schoolwide operational tasks

Newark, New Jersey

-Conducted individualized instruction for low-performing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in math and ELA-Supported particular student in increasing grade average from 48% to 75%, which resulted in promotion to next grade -Served as Administrative Assistant to Operations Manager: responsible for coordinating and chaperoning multi-day, out-of-state college visits for seventy 7th and 8th grade students -Planned and led 6th grade girls’ group, resulting in improved relations and communications skills

Staten Island, Ny

- Coordinated and facilitated weekly age appropriate workshops, which heightened residents’ creativity and self-worth, improved relations between competing floors, and led as an example of routine and consistency - Intervened and deescalated physical and verbal altercations between residents in crises teaching accountability, identification of alternative coping mechanisms, and positive communication - Motivated and directed teen mother residents to decrease TV and screen time and increase outdoor team activities, resulting in increased camaraderie and positive relationships and a more harmonious environment

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

CONCERN is a non-profit, intensive foster care agency that specializes in neglected, abused, and delinquent youth. CONCERN offers a variety of adoption, counseling, foster care, and residential programs. • Shadowed caseworkers to court hearings, medication checks, IEP meetings, and composed assessments following all visits resulting in a thorough understanding of the removal, placement and reunification process

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Make-A-Wish is a non-profit organization that grants a wish of a child diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. • Built and maintained outreach database, which increased awareness in the community and strengthened communication with donors; drafted and administered grant requests, press releases, and event invitations • Liaison between the University of Scranton WishMakers Club President and Make-A-Wish Regional Manager

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Counseling And Human Services

Activities and Societies: WishMakers Club On Campus; Rugby; Intramural Dodgeball, Intramural Volleyball

Positive Psychology

Green Politics; Education In The Uk