Rebekah Garcia
Manassas Park
Summary
Entry-level social worker motivated to gain real-world understanding of problems children and their families face. Devises effective solutions to help each student excel. Works with community organizations to support at-risk children and families with needed resources and services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Provider
Deaf-Reach
05.2022 - Current
- Taught Day Rehab program classes that include coping skills, independent living skills, nutrition, and what different mental/physical health conditions are.
- Worked with clients one-on-one when feeling down, upset, or not knowing how to manage a situation. Assisted them in remembering coping skills and problem-solving strategies.
- Accompanied clients to doctor appointments to ensure that they understand what was being shared and provided emotional support as well as advocating for the clients when they were struggling to get their point across.
Master of Social Work Intern
Every-Mind Inc. Linkages to Learning Program
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Shadowed one-on-one therapy appointments and cofacilitated a 10-week group session with my supervisor in the fall semester (August-December). Also sat in classrooms to assist students with regulating themselves while remaining in the classroom.
- Provided one-on-one therapy to students from kindergarten to second grade.
- Did classroom observations and met with parents to gather more information about students’ behaviors.
Master of Social Work Intern
Deaf-Reach Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Met with clients one-on-one every week who had different mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Provided case management services that varied from housing to assisting with medical appointments.
- Also ran small groups for clients who have severe developmental disabilities as well as mental health issues.
- Researched immigration in the United States due to an increase in clients needing assistance with immigration laws.
Barista
Starbucks
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Multi tasked with refilling drink stations while making drinks and calling out orders.
- Provided customer service while taking orders and handing drinks and food out.
- Assisted with training new employees by teaching new employees how to make drinks and where we store items and where to find staff when their trainer was unavailable.
Administrative Assistant
Deaf-Reach Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided administrative services by answering phones, sending and receiving mail, making copies, distributing office supplies, and clearing and organizing storage space. I also upheld organization by filing paperwork and assisting in setting up appointments for my supervisors.
- Assisted staff and clients by running errands in the Brookland neighborhood of DC and enforcing the use of PPE and other hygienic activities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assisted in writing an application to start a new day services program. Kept inventory of the group home supply and office supply rooms. I made track of transportation logs for the company.
- Assisted Community Support Providers (CSP) with clients who were having bad days and reminding them of different coping skills that they have learned and giving them a listening ear while providing words of encouragement and understanding.
Undergrad Intern
Deaf-Reach Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked as a receptionist who greeted clients as they came for their appointments and staff as they came in and out as they ran errands.
- Improved ASL signing and perception skills with a variety of communication levels and methods.
- Learned how to use the Video Phone and was introduced to tactile signing.
Crew Member (2018)/Shift Leader (2019)
Dunkin Donuts
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Greeted people upon entering the store and delivered customer service by taking orders and listening to customer feedback. Worked with fellow crew members by communicating what the orders were and asking where help is needed to speed up service.
- As shift lead, I helped my manager make sure our shift ran smoothly. I was in charge of the store and made sure the team met our daily goals and had smooth shift on the manager’s days off.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
The Catholic University of America
Washington DC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Deaf Studies
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Microsoft office
- Problem-solving skills
- Peer mentoring
- Educational support
- Disability support
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Licensed General Social Worker (LGSW)
Languages
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Every-Mind Inc. Linkages to Learning Program
08.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Social Work Intern
Deaf-Reach Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Community Support Provider
Deaf-Reach
05.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
09.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant
Deaf-Reach Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2022
Undergrad Intern
Deaf-Reach Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2020
Crew Member (2018)/Shift Leader (2019)
Dunkin Donuts
05.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Deaf Studies
Towson University
Masters of Social Work -
The Catholic University of America