Victoria L. Fisher
Williamsport
Summary
Knowledgeable licensed social worker with strong foundation in supporting students' emotional and social development. Successfully provided counseling and crisis intervention, promoting positive behavioral changes. Demonstrated empathy and effective communication skills to build trust with students, families, and educators.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Montgomery Area School District
Montgomery, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support student mental health and academic success.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions to address immediate student needs and ensure safety.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement behavioral management strategies in classrooms.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and recommend appropriate resources or interventions.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions according to clients' specific needs
- Develop trusting relationships with students, staff, and families to provide adequate support
Behavior Therapist
Montgomery Elementary School
Montgomery, PA
11.2022 - 07.2025
- Work with a diverse population of students with behavioral health and emotional needs in the Montgomery Area School District
- Assist the Emotional Support Classroom teacher in developing behavioral programs and classroom plans to support each student
- Provide classroom instruction and support to Elementary students and staff
- Provide behavioral support for students to create coping skills that allow them to be successful in the regular education environment
- Facilitate daily check-in and emotional support groups with students
- Record daily and weekly behavioral data for each individual student
- Develop positive relationships with students and families
Behavioral Health Technician
Friendship House
Williamsport, PA
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Work with a diverse population of students with behavioral health needs in the Williamsport Area School District
- Develop positive relationships with families and assist with medical appointments for medication checks as needed
- Provide behavioral support for students to create coping skills that allow them to be successful in the regular education environment
- Participate in weekly team meetings with administrators, mental health professionals, and educators to review progress monitoring on treatment plan goals.
- Facilitate small group and individual therapy sessions
Caseworker
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers
Williamsport, PA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked with a team of mental health professionals to design treatment plans and to implement behavioral goals for each client
- Facilitated weekly therapy groups to correspond to each child’s mental health and behavioral treatment needs
- Encouraged clients to grow and develop in a positive learning environment through planned weekly activities and groups
- Designed specific daily goals for each client to achieve throughout each day
- Interacted with parents on a daily basis to ensure each client’s success in the program
Social Work Intern
DTAC
Williamsport, PA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Built report with a diverse population of children and adolescence with severe mental health and behavioral needs
- Planned and implemented weekly therapy groups designed around a diverse range of behavioral and mental health diagnosis
- Facilitated daily check-in groups and created an environment for students to feel safe
CRU College Ministry
Slippery Rock University
06.2019 - 08.2019
CRU Group Facilitator
Ocean City
Ocean City, MD
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Planned and implemented group discussion topics
- Encouraged participants to grow in self-awareness and development through group activities and weekly meetings
- Appointed to the leadership team to oversee positive student growth and development while managing conflicts
Teacher Assistant
Eastern Lycoming YMCA
Muncy, PA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted teachers with developmentally appropriate instruction, lesson preparation and curriculum implementation of preschool age children.
- Assisted in screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2021
HS Diploma - undefined
Warrior Run High School
Turbotville, PA06.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Pennsylvania Western University
Online05-2025
Skills
- Emotional support
- Student advocacy
- Family support
- Verbal and written communication
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Family collaboration
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with student leadership teams to provide mental health awareness programs to students and staff
- Facilitated social-emotional groups with middle school and high school students
- Collaborated with staff to develop crisis intervention plans with students
- Managed a caseload of 40 students
Certification
- Licensed Masters Level Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania
- Certified Tier 1 School Social Worker in the State of Pennsylvania
Timeline
School Social Worker
Montgomery Area School District
08.2025 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Montgomery Elementary School
11.2022 - 07.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Friendship House
11.2021 - 11.2022
Caseworker
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers
08.2021 - 11.2021
Social Work Intern
DTAC
05.2021 - 08.2021
CRU College Ministry
Slippery Rock University
06.2019 - 08.2019
CRU Group Facilitator
Ocean City
06.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher Assistant
Eastern Lycoming YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018
HS Diploma - undefined
Warrior Run High School
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University
Master of Science - Social Work
Pennsylvania Western University