Background

Recently graduated with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She seeks to support access to mental health care services for low-income folx and folx of color. She plans to use her bilingual skills and bicultural experiences to support her clients. She previously completed an MA in Spanish at Loyola University Chicago. She completed her undergraduate degree at Lewis & Clark College (LC) in Portland, Oregon with a BA in History and Hispanic Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies. In her education, Sharon sought to connect her bilingual skills and her passion for history via an interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus in Latin American History. In order to apply the knowledge and valuable skills she developed during her time at higher education institutions, she has created culturally-adaptable worksheets and resources for her patients.

Job experience

• February 2020 - present
  Child Observer
  Juarez & Associates
  

  Los Angeles, CA

  • Travel to Early Head Start Centers around the United States and conduct home interviews, home visitor interviews, and teacher interviews
  • Collaborate with other Child Observers and Team Leads to schedule and complete interviews
  

• January 2019 - December 2019
  Bilingual (Spanish) Behavioral Health Consultant -- Internship
  Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  • Used integrated electronic medical records system and appropriate billing codes
  • Conducted 50-minute Biopsychosocial Assessments with patients
  • Developed treatment plans with patients
  • Implemented mental health evidenced-based interventions for clients in Spanish and English
  • Provided psychoeducation to patients with mental health concerns
  • Completed brief crisis interventions and referral-making to behavioral health specialists (e.g., taught deep breathing exercises and scheduled outpatient visits)
  

• September 2019 - December 2019
  Bilingual (Spanish) Intern
  U-M Student-Run Free Clinic
  

  Pinckney, MI, USA

  • Collaborated with medical, nursing, and social work students to complete intakes, assessments, diagnosing, and provide treatment within an integrated healthcare team
  • Brief crisis interventions and referral-making to ensure cost was not a barrier to care (e.g., taught grounding activities and connected patients to need-based financial support)
  

• September 2018 - September 2019
  Facilitator
  CommonGround, University of Michigan
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • As part of a student-led organization, coordinated and facilitated dialogues and activities to raise awareness about social identities (race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.), prejudice, stereotyping, power, privilege, and oppression across campus

• March 2017 - August 2018
  GFGA After-School Program Administrator
  GOALS
  

  Anaheim, CA, USA

  • Secured $237,500 in grant funds through ASES and Accelerate Change Together (ACT) grant collaborative
  • Maintained documentation for ASES grant compliance
  • Created and implemented weekly lesson plans for 70+ elementary students
  • Designed marketing materials in English and Spanish for program stakeholder

• October 2016 - August 2018
  Social Skills Lead
  Child Behavior Pathways
  

  Santa Ana, CA

  • Facilitated skills-building groups with pre-school children (e.g. sharing, communication, and conflict resolution)
  • Modeled the social skills to the parents and created a space for practice with their children

• August 2014 - May 2016
  Spanish Graduate Teaching Assistant
  Loyola University Chicago
  

  Chicago, IL, USA

  • Facilitated introductory Spanish courses to Loyola undergraduate students
  • Lesson planned, created and graded assignments

Education

• University of Michigan
  Master of Social Work
  

  2018 - 2019
• Loyola University Chicago
  Master of Arts
  

  2014 - 2016
• Lewis & Clark College
  Bachelor of Arts
  

  2010 - 2014

• Associate Clinical Social Worker
  Board of Behavioral Services
  94056
  

  February 2020 - February 2021