Britney.L.Hanson@uwrf.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Social Work
(May 2003)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)
Major GPA 3.0/4.0, Dean’s List
Minnesota License Exam (LSW) March 2003
Community CPR and First Aid Certification
SOCIAL WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE
Social Work Intern,
Expo Elementary
School, St. Paul, MN Fall 2002-Present
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Incorporated and
adapted Behaviorally Effective Skills Training to the needs of the
children involved in a “Friendship Group”
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Created projects
and ideas for “Friendship Group” topics and activities that were age
appropriate
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Observed children
in order to evaluate their specific needs within the special education
program
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Interviewed
parents and students and documented information according to the
individual education plan (IEP) format
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Scored the BES II
School Version and evaluated specific aspects of the children’s behavior
according to the IEP format
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Enhanced diversity
experience by working in a culturally diverse environment
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Conducted a home
visit to ensure the safety of the children in the home
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Created behavior
charts as an intervention for children with behavior concerns
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Delivered
presentations to classrooms on topics such as feelings, bullying, and
problem-solving
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Met with
supervisor to determine daily tasks and to review job performance
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Listened to
teacher’s concerns regarding behavior of students in their classroom
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Attended trainings
on topics such as Behaviorally Effective Skills Training (BEST),
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault and Hmong Mental Health
Advocate,Turningpoint
for Victims of Domestic Violence, River Falls, WI 2001 to Present
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Co-facilitated a support group
for children whose mother's were victims of domestic
violence to cover issues
such as anger, sadness, frustration and fear
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Assumed a role model position
while working with children in domestic violence
situations
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Provided advocacy for in-house
and out-of-house clients including searching for
financial, emotional, and
social resources
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Answered a 24-hour phone line to
provide advocacy and referrals for food shelves,
lawyers, professional
counseling, support groups, and restraining orders
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Performed intake duties such as:
providing shelter rules, support group times, and
obtained confidential
information regarding the clients’ history
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Interacted with
children to ensure comfort and adjustment to new surroundings, and
facilitated activities
such as games and reading to give the mother's respite care
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Encouraged clients to work
toward and reach short and long term goals, such as
finding work and
establishing a residence
ACTIVITIES &
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Member,
UWRF Student Social Work Association, UWRF, River Falls, WI
Volunteer, Kids’ Care Center, River Falls, WI
Volunteer, Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic Violence, River
Falls, WI
Volunteer, American Red Cross, River Falls, WI
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bartender/Beverage Cart,
Highlands Golf Course, Prescott, WI
6/2002 to Present
Receptionist,
Hair by Stewarts, River Falls, WI
9/2001 to Present
Career Peer Advisor, UWRF, River Falls, WI
1/2000 to Present
Desk Worker, Buck Hill Ski School, Burnsville, MN
10/1995 to Present
Information Specialist, UWRF, River Falls, WI
1/2000 to 1/2001
General Researcher, Ceridian Performance Partners, Eagan, MN
5/2000 to 8/2000
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