Vanessa Perrin

Experience

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  Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

  Dec 2007 - Feb 2009

  Clinician

  Provided intensive tutoring for students with learning disabilities Evaluated and scored screening tests for potential clients Assisted in set up for workshops Guided new clinicians in instructional training

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  Bright Horizons Childrens Center

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  Preschool Teacher

  Planned developmentally appropriate and creative curriculum for 2.9-5 year oldsManaged classroom of 20 preschool-age childrenUpdated and maintained records of each child's development weeklyArranged and maintained constant communication with parents about students' progress through meetings, phone conversation and written recordsOrganized and planned field trips and small group projects for classVanessa A. Perrin, page 2

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  City Year Heroes

  Nov 2009 - May 2010

  Volunteer Group Facilitator

  Co-facilitated group discussions for team of about ten teenagersFostered civic leadership skills in youthFacilitated interpersonal connections among teenagers in discussion groupCo-led group in-service project tasks

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  Catholic Charities of Boston

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Intern

  Provided counseling, emergency concrete assistance, and resource referrals for Haitian immigrantsAdvocated legal services for clientPerformed intakes and assessments for low-income immigrant pregnant women in Sante Manman se Sante Petit programCo-facilitated parenting group for Haitian immigrant parentsConducted public relations in Haitian community for the "Urban Walk for Haiti' Fundraiser EventParticipated in collaboration meetings involving other local agencies serving the Haitian communityComposed letters to Haitian-American politicians in communityDrafted reports to funders Show less

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  Bridge Over Troubled Waters

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Social Work Intern

  Provide case management including basic needs and resource referrals for homeless youth, 17-25 years old, in high stress environmentPerform new client intakes and orientation to transitional day programDesigned and created resource manual for client and staff member useCoordinate outside stakeholders interested in contact with clientsParticipated in interagency meetings regarding issues in homelessness and youth aging out of foster careParticipate in agency board development process and agency strategic planning process Show less

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  City Year

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  Program Manger

  Oversaw the implementation of the Whole School Whole Child program at an elementary schoolCoordinated partnership by managing needs of school administrators, teachers, and students and AmeriCorps members, while maintaining program fidelityLed team in organizing whole school events for hundreds of studentsManaged team of 12 AmeriCorps members in a high-stress, fast-paced environmentDeveloped experiences, workshops and conducted one-on-one meetings for corps member professional and personal developmentFacilitated meetings to discuss development, implementation, and progress of program at the host schoolSupported classrooms by managing students with behavior challengesCollected and reported student data points for analysis Show less

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  Inland Early Steps Services, Inc.

  Jul 2013 - May 2014

  Infant Specialist

  Conducted in-home infant stimulation sessions for infants and toddlers 0-3 years old with developmental delayAssessed and monitored developmental progress of infants and toddlersBuilt rapport and maintained consistent communication with over 20 families in caseloadProvided emotional support to families coping with children with disabilitiesCompleted progress reports and paperwork in a timely manner

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  Riverside Community Care

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Clinician

  Conducted in-community play therapy sessions for children between 3-6 years old with emotional and behavioral issuesAssessed and provided diagnoses for clients with support of supervisorsCollaborated with client's service providers such as doctors, social service agencies, and schools to provide necessary care and support to clientResearched and facilitated access to community resources for clients

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  ORPHAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

  Country Director | Social Worker | Teacher

  Oversaw and conducted site visits of funded programs in HaitiManaged relationships with partners overseas and funded programsDocumented and communicated program growth and challengesEvaluated programs and provided technical support and consultingDeveloped contacts and scouted new opportunities for growthPlanned and hosted stakeholder visitsDesigned and implemented English as a Foreign Language Curriculum for young adultsProvided counseling for youth and adults in remote Haitian VillageLed group play therapy sessions in village with children 0-5 years old using Rainbowdance© a music and movement program of Boston Children's Foundation Show less

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  HELP - Haitian Education & Leadership Program

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  English Instructor

  Created lesson plans for various proficiency levelsTaught English courses for approximately 50 studentsDesign individual learning plans for low-level studentsDesigned and manage English tutoring program of more than 50 studentsConducted training sessions and workshops for tutorsWrote project proposals for English ProgramCreated an English immersion initiative, English Day, to improve student fluencyAdapted lessons and coursework through unpredictable social and political circumstances Show less

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  Gentiva Hospice

  Sept 2021 - now

  Medical Social Worker

  Provide support for end-of-life planning and psychosocial needs to 40-50 patients and families Identify needs and provide community resources to patients and familiesCollaborate and communicate with interdisciplinary team of clinical and psychosocial staffConduct and document assessments, interventions and patient progress using Home Care Home Base electronic medical records softwareDevelop and implement crisis intervention plans in a timely fashion