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Thanishia Baker-Woods

@thanishiabaker-woods

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Compassionate social work professional specializing in crisis intervention, child education, and behavioral support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using my crisis intervention and social work skills in supportive, team-oriented settings where I can impact client outcomes and grow professionally.

I am a licensed social work professional with a Master’s in Social Work and extensive experience in crisis counseling, behavioral support, and early childhood education. I combine clinical assessment skills with strong organizational abilities to provide timely telephonic and in-person interventions.

Throughout my career I have worked across school, clinical, and community settings — conducting safety assessments, creating lesson plans, supporting Individualized Education Programs, and coordinating referrals and follow-ups. I have a track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining accurate documentation to support client outcomes.

I am motivated to continue serving diverse populations, particularly in roles that allow me to apply crisis intervention, case management, and classroom experience while contributing to program development and improved client care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Crisis Counselor II

Current

Behavioral Health Link

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years)

Provide telephonic crisis intervention, conduct clinical safety assessments, and determine referrals/linkages while documenting calls and coordinating with supervisors to ensure appropriate follow-up.

Crisis Intervention Clinical Assessment Case Documentation Risk Assessment Client Relations Time Management

Pre K Teacher

Kids in Motion Academy

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)

Designed lesson plans and educational materials, assessed and graded student work, and led small and large group instruction while conducting parent-teacher conferences to support student development.

Lesson planning Early Childhood Education Assessments Classroom Management Child Development Time Management

Paraprofessional SLD

Centerville Elementary School

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Supported instruction by creating lesson plans, grading work, delivering individual and group instruction, and assisting in development and modification of students' IEPs to meet educational goals.

Special Education Lesson planning Classroom Assistance Documentation Communication

Behavioral Specialist

Hillside Inc.

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

Supervised children, implemented treatment plans and safety monitoring, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and maintained daily progress notes and incident documentation to support care continuity.

Behavioral Therapy Treatment Planning Child Supervision Documentation Progress Notes Monitoring

Intern, Employee Development

Georgia State University

Aug 2020 - May 2021 (9 months)

Researched and maintained community resource databases, produced monthly e-newsletters and event materials, and assisted clients by connecting them to campus and local resources.

Excel Outreach event support Data Entry Communication

Intern, Community Kitchen

Action Ministries

Aug 2019 - May 2020 (9 months)

Connected women and children to community resources, created a metro Atlanta resource guide, tutored after-school students, and facilitated group sessions on life-skills topics.

Resource Development Community Outreach Tutoring Facilitation Program Support Documentation Communication

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Herrington Academy East

May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)

Assisted lead teacher with lesson delivery, provided individualized care, and evaluated each child's development against curriculum benchmarks.

Early Childhood Education Classroom Management Childcare

Lead Toddler Teacher

La Petite Academy

Nov 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Planned and implemented weekly lesson plans, evaluated toddler development, managed daily routines, and provided individualized care to support early learning outcomes.

Early Childhood Education Classroom Management Daily Routines Childcare

Student Lab Assistant

Clayton State University

Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Managed chemical inventory, prepared and organized lab materials, set up experiments, and maintained laboratory equipment and documentation for chemistry and biology departments.

Chemical Inventory Equipment Maintenance Lab Safety Documentation Organization