Tracy J. Collier, Lsw Email & Phone Number

Maple Heights, Ohio, United States

Coordinate all district initiatives aimed at supporting student wellness with a focus on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, de-escalation, social emotional learning, trauma informed care, and restorative practices. Responsibilities include developing and leading professional development, staff coaching & support, project management, systems building, budgeting and supervising three site-based student wellness specialists. Serve as advisor to District leadership on policies, practices, and program implementation.

Reviewed juvenile court cases referred for diversion for youth ages 11-17 who were first-time misdemeanor offenders. Co-facilitated circles with youth, their families, and the community to develop a holistic understanding of the circumstances that led to the offense and to develop a comprehensive restorative plan. Evaluated the youth’s progress to decide if the conditions of the plan had been met and whether the case could be successfully closed.

Columbus, Ohio

Taught all subjects to students in high-poverty, historically marginalized schools where ~30% of students were identified as English Language Learners. Served as a district model classroom for PBIS, classroom management strategies, trauma informed education, and restorative practices. Co-facilitated the school’s Trauma Informed Training Team to include staff professional development and coaching; setting strategic priorities for the adoption of trauma and restorative strategies; establishing systems and structures for successful implementation; creating the school sensory room. Counseled students and families around social emotional and mental health needs as well as the academic complexities of learning from home during a pandemic. Served on numerous building leadership committees.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Created and delivered individually tailored professional development and coaching sessions on trauma informed education and restorative practices to schools throughout the district. Organized & facilitated a Trauma & Restorative Educators Think Tank with district staff from various roles (coaches, social workers, intervention specialists) to engage in further study and educator support.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Planned, prepared, and facilitated group therapy sessions for youth ages 4-12 years living in residential treatment with conduct and behavioral diagnoses, anxiety, mood and psychiatric disorders, trauma-related disorders, self-harm suicidality, and insecure attachment histories. Modalities used included play therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, mindfulness based practices, and CBT.

Aurora, Co

Taught all subjects to students in high-poverty, historically marginalized schools where 30-50 % of students were identified as English Language Learners; 3-5 students in each class received Special Education Services; Inclusion classroom for students identified with Affective Needs. Collaborative member of the Equity Committee; spotlighted as an equity focused classroom for teachers to observe how culturally responsive themes are applied in a classroom setting. Founded and coached the Sixth Avenue Girls (SAG) Running Club for students in Grades 3 to 5; empowered students to meet individual and group goals by incorporating lessons on SEL, leadership, and teamwork; secured sponsorship for team participation in local races. Led Committee for School Climate-Culture-Community.

Denver, Co

Taught all subjects to students in high-poverty, historically marginalized schools where 30-90% of students were identified as English Language Learners; 3-5 students in each class received Special Education Services; Inclusion classroom for students identified with Affective Needs. Developed strong relationships with students and families. Active participant in the Parent-Teacher Home Visit Project, PBIS Team, Technology Committee, Collaborative School Committee and School Gardening Team.

Coordinated monthly soup kitchen serving lunch to ~100 individuals. Oversaw menu planning, purchasing, scheduling of volunteers, and day-of operations from start to finish. Prepared and delivered reports to the Board of Missions and church at large on status, successes, and needs of the soup kitchen.

Provided case management services to children and their foster families to include support group meetings, trainings, home visits, inspection of foster homes and evaluation of foster parents for certification. Coordinated and integrated services with treatment team members regarding the care of foster children to ensure their well-being, provide guidance to primary family members, and establish permanency plans.

Assessed the developmental needs of court dependent children and their progress in placement through case management services, home visits, and collaboration with foster families, schools, therapists, interdepartmental offices, county and state agencies. Wrote and submitted reports to the court outlining the progress of children in placement and made recommendations regarding permanency. Interviewed and evaluated prospective adoptive applicants and created comprehensive home study reports. Member of the Policy & Program Advisory Council and Ombudsman Committee.

Cleveland, Ohio

Completed psychosocial assessments and intake paperwork for clients being admitted into the program. Co-facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for clients and their families. Developed a weekly personal growth group covering a wide array of topics (self-esteem, stress management, biopsychological effects of substances).

Painesville, Oh

Worked alongside department social workers investigating cases of abuse and neglect, making home visits, and providing case management support and group therapy to children in residential care.

Master Of Arts In Teaching

M.S.S.A., Social Work With Specialization In Alcohol & Other Drugs Of Abuse

Activities and Societies: Graduate Resident Director

B.A., Psychology

Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor, Students Teaching About Racism in Society (S.T.A.R.S.)