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Gabriela Smola

Countryside

Summary

Recent MSW graduate experienced with supporting students (grades K-12th) with emotional and social needs within two educational settings: a regular school and an alternative school. Both settings utilized trauma-informed care as well as restorative justice approaches.


Equipped with empathy, excellent client rapport building, case management abilities, and effective communication/collaboration.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker seeking an entry-level school social work position.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Work Intern

Homewood SD 153
2024 - 2025
  • Provided service minutes to students who had an IEP
  • Promoted positive behavior change by implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to individual student needs.
  • Assisted on conducting social developmental studies on students who had an open case study
  • Assisted on creating IEP goals and tracking data related to it
  • Participated in MTSS meetings and various student support meetings
  • Provided SEL lessons to special education students
  • Coordinated with other professionals involved in a student''s care plan to ensure consistent approaches across settings.
  • Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.

School Social Work Intern

R.I.S.E. (Regional Institute for Scholastic Excellence)
2023 - 2024
  • Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
  • De-escalated students experiencing extreme emotions
  • Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group and individual sessions
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered strategies
  • Conducted history intakes to better understand the students
  • Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.

Camp Counselor

Fred's Camp
2021 - Current
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
  • Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.

Education

Master’s - Specialization: Schools

Governors State University
University Park, IL
05.2025

Bachelor’s - Social Work

Governors State University
University Park, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma - undefined

IC Catholic Prep High School
Elmhurst, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Crisis intervention and mental health support
  • De-escalation
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Effective Communication and Collaboration
  • Cultural Competence

Certification

PEL (Professional Educator License - Social Work Endorcement)

Timeline

High School Diploma - undefined

IC Catholic Prep High School

School Social Work Intern

Homewood SD 153
2024 - 2025

School Social Work Intern

R.I.S.E. (Regional Institute for Scholastic Excellence)
2023 - 2024

Camp Counselor

Fred's Camp
2021 - Current

Master’s - Specialization: Schools

Governors State University

Bachelor’s - Social Work

Governors State University

INTERNSHIPS

  • 2023-2025
  • R.I.S.E. (Regional Institute of Scholastic Excellence)
  • Churchill Elementary School and Willow School (HSD 153)

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