Luis G.

School Social Worker @Hartford Public Schools

Hartford, CT, US

Assisting with crisis intervention and responding to emergencies utilizing proper procedures, counseling and de-escalation skills for grades 6th-8th.* Active school member implementing a multi-tier system of system MTSS for school wide initiative.* Supporting teachers and staff by creating and implementing Functional Behavioral Plans (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for students.* Facilitating 7 weekly group sessions of 5-7 students on conflict resolution, emotional regulation, strategies for focusing, and/or social skills for students who experience generational trauma, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.* Engaging in one-on-one counseling weekly for students in need of guidance and support.* Partaking in school social workers with PPT and 504 meetings for students as needed.* Reviewing and analyzing caseload of twenty-three students’ IEP/504 records to learn more about their needs.* Working directly with instructional staff in improving programs for students.* ACE Meeting Team Member (Attendance Climate and Culture Engagement)* Facilitating professional learning (PL) for school staff, such as Erin’s Law and Signs of Suicide, and other social/emotional learning.* Providing mental health intervention/social skills to mandated and non-mandated students.

University of Connecticut

Bachelor's degree, Sociology & Communication

University of Connecticut

Master of Social Work - MSW, Individuals, Groups, and Families Practice

Bulkeley High School

Humanities/Humanistic Studies