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Karah McCarl

Glenview

Summary

Master of Social Work student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, expected to graduate in August 2026. Maintains a strong academic foundation with a 3.99 GPA in BSW and a minor in Creative Writing. Possesses proven experience in clinical mental health, youth development, and inclusive program coordination across community, healthcare, and educational settings. Recognized for leadership in team-based environments, community outreach initiatives, and research-informed advocacy efforts. As a certified mandated reporter, dedicated to promoting mental wellness, equity, and empowerment, particularly among youth and athletes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist Intern

Impact Behavioral Health Partners
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Ensure that all charts comply with CARF and DRS regulations, including IM+CANS assessment within 30 days of intake
  • Be aware of the current nature, cause, and treatment of mental illness including personality patterns and behaviors
  • Search for methods to develop participant strengths and make use of naturally-occurring community resources

Assistant Coach

Ice Cubes Synchronized Skating Team
08.2024 - Current
  • Cultivate an inclusive environment for skaters of various backgrounds and skill levels
  • Support head coach in making training plans and competitive program for young skaters aged 6-14
  • Encourage healthy team dynamics and bonds between skaters

HK 104 course assistant

University Campus Recreation
03.2024 - Current
  • Cultivate warm relationships with students in small group settings
  • Identify student needs, provide suggested solutions
  • Encourage student progress and improvement

Customer Service Associate

10.2023 - Current
  • Lead and manage fellow student staff to ensure ice arena events run smoothly
  • Work with customers in a professional setting building communication skills
  • Handle injury and emergency incidents on and off ice settings

Drive Up & Go Shopper

Jewel-Osco Grocery Store
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of item locations and currently available items to provide customers informed help
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers contributing to a positive work environment
  • Helped to maintain a clean, organized sales floor in order to improve customer experiences

Learn-To-Skate instructor

09.2022 - Current
  • Adapt to instructing various age groups from students as young as 3 to adult skaters
  • Track student progress, support students, identify student needs
  • Create a safe environment in which skaters feel comfortable attempting new skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Creative Writing Minor

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2025

Master of Social Work -

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
08-2026

Skills

  • Canva
  • CPR Certified
  • Excel
  • Google Documents
  • Mandated reporter training
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Social Media
  • Word Documents
  • Beginner level Spanish speaking
  • United States Figure Skating gold medalist

Research

Spring 2023 Undergraduate Rhetoric Essay Contest Victor, 2023-04-01, Award received in a competitive research essay contest, Titled 'Why United States Figure Skating Must Change,' focused on research-based intervention tactics for disproportionate symptoms of eating disorders within figure skaters, Presented statistically significant findings to research colleagues

Timeline

Employment Specialist Intern

Impact Behavioral Health Partners
05.2025 - 08.2025

Assistant Coach

Ice Cubes Synchronized Skating Team
08.2024 - Current

HK 104 course assistant

University Campus Recreation
03.2024 - Current

Customer Service Associate

10.2023 - Current

Drive Up & Go Shopper

Jewel-Osco Grocery Store
06.2023 - Current

Learn-To-Skate instructor

09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Social Work - Creative Writing Minor

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Master of Social Work -

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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