Amanda England

6508 Windy Creek Way Fayetteville, NC 28306 | 910-818-5164 | amandanengland@gmail.com

Objective

Position as a Social Worker within the school system.

Education
BACHELORS IN SOCIAL WORK | DECEMBER 2014 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE

Major: Social Work

Minor: Child Welfare

Experience
INTERNSHIP | LINDEN LODGE FOUNDATION| SEPEMBER 2014-DECEMBER 2014

Working with six adult individuals with mental illness, in a residential facility.

We provide medication monitoring and distributing it at the correct times.

Provide Transportation to therapy appointments, doctor appointments, dentist appointment, etc.

Assist in holding Small Group Therapy with all six residents

Introduce skills on how to live independently

NANNY | TIFFANY SMITH | MARCH 2010- JUNE 2013

Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Helped develop the family's schedule to maintain household order.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Made healthy snacks and meals for children.
Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
Closely monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
Coordinated field trips to local parks, and museums.
Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them.
TEACHER AID | HAYMOUNT UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL | JUNE 2008- AUGUST 2008

Assisted the lead teacher with any activities she needed me to do

Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.

Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management staff.

 Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.

Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
Dressed children and changed diapers.
Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
Applicable Coursework

Child Welfare Services

Introduction to Education
School Social Work
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
The Exceptional Child
Activities
SOCIAL SORORITY 2010-2014

Philanthropy: focus was diabetes awareness and education

Held Fundraisers

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Organized and Participated in a Haunted House/ Children's Halloween Party to raise money for American Diabetes
Foundation

CAMPUS ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (CASW) 2013

Mission: "Promoting social work values within the college and surrounding community."

Easter Celebration held for the Boys and Girls Home

Community Service
JOHN GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2013

Shadowed a School Social Worker

Learned the introduction skills for a School Social Worker

Sat in on a meeting with a Parents and School Social Worker about a possible IEP to be completed

UNIVERSITY PARTICIPANT PROGRAM 2009-2011

UP Program provides an inclusive, two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged persons with
intellectual disabilities.

Undergraduate students are recruited to provide support to facilitate participants living on campus,
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attend classes with participant

engage the participant in social and recreational activities

help participant become involved in student organizations

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develop friendships

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