Aaron Alford
DeKalb
Summary
Empathetic and resourceful, with strong ability to connect with students and provide supportive environments. Knowledgeable in child development and counseling techniques, with skills in conflict resolution and crisis intervention. Committed to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing student well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
District 26
08.2025 - Current
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
- Supported the development of social skills and conflict resolution techniques among students through targeted group activities and discussions.
Behavior Technician
Westside Children’s Therapy
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Helped children regulate emotions and learn to ask for help
- Wrote group notes at the end of each session
- Helped children improve their social communication and social skills
School-Based and Youth Programming Intern
Family Service Agency of Dekalb County
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Co-facilitate groups that help kids regulate emotions
- Learned to document client information
- Learned how to prep and set up for groups
Education
Master of Social Work - School Based
Aurora University
05.2026
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Word Advanced
- Communication Advanced
- Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate
- Teamwork Advanced
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate
- Canva Intermediate
- Child development
- Academic support
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- The National Society of Leadership and Success 04/2021 – Present
- Microsoft Office Specialist 12/2018 - Present
- Smart Worth Ethics 12/2018 - Present
LANGUAGES
English Native
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
District 26
08.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Westside Children’s Therapy
01.2025 - 03.2025
School-Based and Youth Programming Intern
Family Service Agency of Dekalb County
05.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Social Work - School Based
Aurora University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University