Elisa Gardner
Harborcreek,PA
Summary
Personable and empathetic, with strong dedication to supporting individuals in need. Possesses foundational knowledge in social services, human behavior, and child development; coupled with effective communication, problem-solving skills, and a swift capacity to learn. Committed to making a meaningful impact on the well-being of others through tailored support and advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker
Bedford County Children And Youth Services
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess living environments, the needs of clients, and the safety of children.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their children, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized service plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes. personalized coordinated care, and the reunification of families.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services, ensuring the safety and stability of clients during challenging situations.
- Maintained up-to-date records on all clients, enabling accurate monitoring of progress for appropriate case and service planning adjustments.
- Prepared detailed reports for, and testified in, court proceedings in regards to the safety of children, accurate reflections of agency concerns, and progress on behalf of caregivers.
Preschool Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Established positive and strongly bonded relationships with students and their families.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum, learning centers, and activities to address the diverse needs of individual students and build foundational learning skills.
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe and facilitate learning.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations regarding health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the preschool facility.
Server
Average Joes Pub & Grill
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables and/or large parties of guests simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to accurately place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts and preformed opening/closing duties for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.2015
Skills
- Highly effective interpersonal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Child development
- Service planning
- Lesson planning
- Court hearings
- Client interaction and engagement
- Client and child advocacy
- Child welfare and protective services
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Behavioral observation and management
Clearances
Child Abuse History
PA State Police
FBI
Timeline
Caseworker
Bedford County Children And Youth Services
03.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
10.2016 - 02.2021
Server
Average Joes Pub & Grill
09.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
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