Tearra BATES
East Bridgewater
Summary
Experienced in delivering school-based social work services that support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. Skilled in collaborating with educators, families, and community resources to create and implement individualized plans that address behavioral challenges and promote student well-being. Proficient in Infinite Campus for tracking student progress and coordinating interventions. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that enhance engagement, retention, and overall student success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Coordinator
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored progress towards strategic goals by analyzing key performance indicators regularly.
- Mentored students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, resulting in increased student engagement and improved retention rates.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with faculty and reviewing course materials.
- De-escalate student behavior incidents using trauma-informed and restorative approaches, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Plan and facilitate small group sessions and individual support activities targeting social-emotional learning and academic skills.
- Develop structured plans and tools to help students complete and submit coursework, enhancing their executive functioning and accountability.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to design and implement individualized behavior and academic plans.
- Proctor standardized and classroom exams, ensuring testing integrity and providing accommodations as needed.
- Assist in lesson planning and classroom management to support diverse student needs and reinforce instructional goals.
Social Work Intern
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services, ensuring timely access to essential supports such as housing or medical care.
- Collaborated with school personnel to identify students in need of social work services and develop individualized interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Provided crisis intervention services to ensure the safety of clients experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies.
- Mitigated crisis situations with clients, applying de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Social Work Intern
New England Behavioral Health Services Inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
Severe Special Education Paraprofessional
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06-2022
Skills
- Proficiency in Infinite Campus
- Guidance and development
- Family outreach and collaboration
- Student consultations
- Instruction reinforcement
- Planning and coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Academic advising
- Collaborative teamwork
- Written and oral communication
- Student advising
- Student advisory
Accomplishments
- Key Club Co-Advisor 2024-2025
- Unified Cheerleading Coach 2023-2025 for the Fall and Spring Seasons.
- Junior Varsity Assistant Cheerleading Coach for the 2024 Fall Season
Timeline
Academic Coordinator
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
08.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
Social Work Intern
New England Behavioral Health Services Inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024
Severe Special Education Paraprofessional
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
01.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
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