Colleen Kocik

About Colleen Kocik

I am an experienced Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion professional presenting an advanced…

Experience

1. School Social Worker

   Berkeley County Schools Wv

   Sep 2018 — Present

   Play a key leadership role as school liaison for students actively enrolled in Martinsburg South Middle School and Mountain Ridge Intermediate by forging open relationships with based on honesty, trust, and active communication. • Provide direct & indirect services to students, families, and staff to drive academic excellence. • Successfully decrease chronic absenteeism and solve behavioral issues to support academically-challenged students by completing in-home visits, consulting, and discussing individual problems. • Create the Parent Teacher & Student Association to assist South Middle School students gain leadership skills, promote self-esteem, and drive community engagement. • Promote equity, diversity, & inclusion by creating and implementing a social-emotional learning book & culture club to raise self-awareness and self-control to overcome academic and professional obstacles. • Design and lead engaging groups to identify best practices for improving emotional, social, & psychological issues. • Mentor, train, and coach interns pursuing advanced degrees in psychology. • Actively collaborate with teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and parents to monitor progress and recommend best practices for improving academic performance. • Drive community engagement by creating social events to support families in need.