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Annie Cummins

Berwyn South School District 100
Lagrange
16
years of professional experience

Compassionate and adaptable School Social Worker with a strong background in trauma-informed practices and student-centered support. Known for building trusted relationships, coordinating with families and school teams, and delivering clear verbal and written communication. Committed to helping students overcome complex challenges and succeed academically and emotionally.

Work History

School Social Worker

6 Years 11 Months
Berwyn South School District 100 | 11.2019 - Current
  • Deliver individual and group counseling to support student social-emotional needs and academic success.
  • Conduct crisis intervention and safety assessments, coordinating responsive support plans with staff and families.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support teams to address attendance, behavior, and intervention concerns.
  • Participate in IEP and 504 meetings, documenting services and recommending appropriate social work supports.
  • Implement evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.

School Social Worker

7 Years 2 Months
Burbank School District 111 | 08.2012 - 10.2019

Guided colleagues on trauma-informed practices, strengthening consistency in student support across school settings.

  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
  • Delivered individual and group counseling to support student social-emotional needs and academic success.
  • Conducted crisis intervention and safety assessments, coordinating responsive support plans with staff and families.

School Social Worker

7 Months
South Central Therapeutic Day School | 12.2011 - 07.2012
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted intervention strategies to improve engagement and school functioning.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent follow-up.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

School Social Worker

1 Year 2 Months
Namaste Charter School | 05.2010 - 07.2011
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and support teams to address attendance, behavior, and intervention concerns.
  • Participated in IEP and 504 meetings, documenting services and recommending appropriate social work supports.
  • Connected families with community resources, referrals, and wraparound services to reduce barriers to learning.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted intervention strategies to improve engagement and school functioning.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Chicago | Chicago, IL

Community Schools Fellow

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA

Dance Minor

Skills

Crisis intervention
Trauma-informed practices
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Social skills training
Verbal and written communication
Student advocacy
Family support
Emotional support

Interests

Yoga
Gardening
Reading

Awards

  • University of Chicago Community Schools Fellow
  • Graduated with Honors: Psychology Honors Thesis, Supervising Professor: Dr. Irwin Levin
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars Greek Academic Honors Society

Timeline

School Social Worker

Berwyn South School District 100
11.2019 - CurrentRead More

School Social Worker

Burbank School District 111
08.2012 - 10.2019Read More

School Social Worker

South Central Therapeutic Day School
12.2011 - 07.2012Read More

School Social Worker

Namaste Charter School
05.2010 - 07.2011Read More

University of Chicago

Master of Arts from Social Work
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University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Annie Cummins