Collette Lenarz
Cloquet,MN
Summary
Knowledgeable School Social Worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside agencies to build powerful support network.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
ISD 94-Cloquet Middle School
08.2004 - Current
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Enhanced cultural competence among school staff by providing training on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Organized events that promoted parent engagement, fostering a collaborative relationship between home life and education.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation of services provided following ethical guidelines while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Implemented peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students, reducing instances of bullying and aggression.
- Secured funding for nonprofit organizations by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
Elementary School Social Worker
ISD 280-Sheridan Hills Elementary
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions focused on social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for at-risk students, improving overall academic and behavioral success.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' needs to create targeted support plans that addressed specific challenges.
- Facilitated positive communication between parents, teachers, and students to foster an inclusive school environment for all parties involved.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
08.2000 - 07.2002
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.
Child Development Specialist
ISD 700-Hermantown Elementary
10.1994 - 06.2000
- Enhanced children's cognitive development by implementing innovative and age-appropriate activities within a small group setting.
- Developed K-3 level-appropriate classroom guidance lessons and activities to support skill-building and social emotional growth.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans for each child, resulting in improved learning outcomes.
- Secured funding for nonprofit organizations by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
Education
School Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSchool Counseling
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, WIAssociate of Arts - Social Work
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05.1994
High School Diploma -
Denfeld High School
Duluth, MN06.1990
Skills
- Counseling Services
- Family Collaboration
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Resource Advocacy
- Grant writing
- Trauma Informed
- Restorative Practices
Accomplishments
Union President for Education Minnesota-Cloquet
Certified Suicide Prevention Trainer-Education Minnesota
Certification
- Licensed School Social Worker-MDE (1994-present)
- LSW (2002-present)
- Suicide Prevention Training/Trainer
Timeline
School Social Worker
ISD 94-Cloquet Middle School
08.2004 - Current
Elementary School Social Worker
ISD 280-Sheridan Hills Elementary
08.2002 - 06.2003
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
08.2000 - 07.2002
Child Development Specialist
ISD 700-Hermantown Elementary
10.1994 - 06.2000
School Counseling
Capella University
School Counseling
University of Wisconsin Superior
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Bethel University
High School Diploma -
Denfeld High School
- Licensed School Social Worker-MDE (1994-present)
- LSW (2002-present)
- Suicide Prevention Training/Trainer
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