- Enjoy participating in distance running for overall physical and mental well-being
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a coach
- Reading fiction and non fiction for both entertainment and educational purposes
- Mindfulness Practices
- Strategy Games
- Fundraising Events
- Baking
- Outdoor Recreation
Jessica Dockery
Chillicothe
Summary
Professional social work candidate with a strong foundation in supporting students and families. Skilled in intervention, case management, and therapy with robust ability to adapt to changing needs. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, behavior intervention achieving impactful results, and maintaining high standards in all tasks. Equipped with excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to ensure positive and supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Illinois Valley School District #321
Chillicothe, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Led the management of student caseloads, ensuring the development and implementation of strategic interventions aligned with educational goals.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for students facing personal challenges.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to identify student needs and appropriate support services.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring student safety and well-being during emergencies.
- Engaged with families to enhance communication regarding student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Developed educational materials on social-emotional learning for classroom implementation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive care plans for students.
- Maintained confidential records and documentation of student interactions and progress reports.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
MTSS Interventionist
Mossville Elementary School
Mossville, Il
10.2024 - 05.2025
- I supported students identified through the MTSS process as needing intervention in math or reading.
- implemented individualized intervention plans to address student learning gaps.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and support student progress.
- Monitored student performance and adjusted interventions based on data-driven assessments.
- Facilitated small group sessions targeting specific academic skills for at-risk students.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
Home Maker and In-Home Care Provider
Home
01.2016 - 10.2024
- Managed a household of six people
- Managed household budgeting and expense tracking for effective financial planning.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation to promote healthy eating habits.
- Organized family schedules and activities to enhance time management.
- Supervised children's educational activities, fostering learning and development.
- Implemented cleaning routines to maintain a safe and organized home environment.
- Mentored family members on household responsibilities, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Evaluated home maintenance needs, coordinating repairs and improvements as necessary.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in my children and others .
Education
Professional Child Development Certification - Child Development
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2014
Master of Social Work - Specialized in School Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora07-2026
Bachelor of Social Work -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2025
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2024
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Empathetic and Attuned to Those Around me
- Self-Disciplined
- Diligent
- Communication
- Adaptability
- IEP development
- Self-esteem building
- Suicide risk assessment
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social skills training
- Multicultural competence
- Family engagement
- Restorative justice practices
- Mental health assessment
- Child development
- Individual counseling
- Bullying prevention
- Grief counseling
- Anger management
- Academic support
- Special education
- Substance abuse prevention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Referral coordination
- Mediation tactics
- Conflict resolution master
- Behavioral concerns
- Data collection and analysis
- Case planning and management
- Professional ethics
- Community resources
- Behavioral plan management
- Client advocacy
- Mental health support
- Case records management
- Life skills development
- Behavior modification
- Case management
- Referrals and networking
- Experienced with Embrace
Accomplishments
- Used Google sheets to develop goal tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of four in the development of attendance initiatives to effectively improve attendance percentages.
- Collaborated with team of eight to evaluate and work towards a more thorough and uniform MTSS identification process.
- Developed three successful Behavior Intervention Plans
Certification
Passed ILTS184-Illinois licensing exam on January 23rd, 2026.
Interests
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Illinois Valley School District #321
08.2025 - Current
MTSS Interventionist
Mossville Elementary School
10.2024 - 05.2025
Home Maker and In-Home Care Provider
Home
01.2016 - 10.2024
Professional Child Development Certification - Child Development
Illinois Central College
Master of Social Work - Specialized in School Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Aurora University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Illinois Central College