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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my qualifications include over 5 years of professional experience as a Licensed Social Worker. I have applied my strong academic foundation and knowledge toward assessing students from elementary to high school, devising individualized plans and closely monitoring progress / development. To complement this background, I possess dynamic interpersonal communication skills, instrumental to cultivating positive relationships.

I am eager to contribute my existing skills to a rewarding School Social Worker role at my alma mater. The opportunity to provide counseling to individuals within the town I grew up in is something I am extremely interested in. I have an in-depth understanding of the culture of Chappaqua, from both a personal and professional perspective. Prior to my most recent roles, I completed an internship at Bell Middle School.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Cosgriff

         Dedicated, licensed School Social Worker possessing 5+ years of professional experience.

         Demonstrated ability to properly assess students and create individualized plans to promote growth / development.

         Dynamic interpersonal communication skills, critical to forming positive relationships and fostering a positive / welcoming environment.

         Recognized for an ability to integrate effective social work strategies to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors.

Student Assistance Services, Tarrytown and Yonkers, NY 2016-Present

Student Assistance Counselor

         Leverage strong knowledge of social work practices to properly assess students and develop highly effective strategies to promote wellbeing.

         Use excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities while contributing extensively to implementation of Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students); demonstrate strong knowledge of SAMHSA model program, Westchester Student Assistance Program (WSAP) and Residential Student Assistance Program (RSAP).

         Create highly engaging and informative presentations on substance abuse prevention and early intervention for 2 high schools.

         Design innovative tactics to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors; utilize intervention concepts including normative / prevention education, problem identification and information dissemination.

         Provide counseling for students in both group and individual settings.

Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT 2016

School Social Worker

         Established and maintained positive relationships with students; promptly established rapport and conducted in-depth assessments to identify issues.

         Succeeded in creating individualized plans to promote student growth / wellness, intervene in crises and encourage social skills.

         Closely monitored social / emotional factors while providing one on one and group counseling.

Devereux Glenholme School, Washington, CT 2015-2016

Clinical School Social Worker

         Succeeded in providing highly effective counseling to students and family members ranging in age from 10 through 21; focused primarily on assisting individuals with ASD, ADHD, OCD and depression / anxiety.

         Closely monitored student progress; tweaked individualized plans as necessary to ensure overall growth / development.

         Exemplified top-notch interpersonal skills while leading highly informative presentations, educating family members on treatment / prevention methods and relaying pertinent information regarding achievement of objectives to appropriate parties.

Child Guidance of Southern CT, Stamford, CT 2013-2014

Child and Family Therapy Clinical Intern

         Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to successfully establish rapport with patients, conduct in-depth assessments and perform weekly intake interviews / risk assessments.

         Utilized in-depth knowledge of cognitive behavioral and play therapy interventions to provide support to children ranging in age from 5-18.

         Fulfilled key role on Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) team; performed detailed assessments, created safety / treatment plans and stabilized crises.

Side by Side Charter School, South Norwalk, CT 2012-2013

School Social Work Intern

         Utilized strong academic foundation to provide highly effective counseling to students ranging in age from Pre-K through 8th grade.

         Focused heavily on providing emotional support to individuals experiencing traumatic circumstances, including death of a family member, parental incarceration, domestic violence and various mental health issues.

         Strategically coordinated various programs and presentations focused on anti-bullying, diversity, violence prevention and handling grief.

Bell Middle School, Chappaqua, NY 2011-2012

Social Work Intern | Volunteer

         Obtained in-depth exposure to effective processes focused on conflict resolution and anti-bullying.

Master of Social Work (MSW), NYU, Silver School of Social Work, New York, NY; 2014

Pi Pi Honor Society | Phi Alpha National Social Work Honors | Executive Committee Member

Summer Abroad Program, Social Work Policy / Buenos Aires, Argentina; 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Minor in Health Studies, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC; 2003

LMSW, State of New York & State of Connecticut

LCSW; In Progress Anticipated: 2018

Mentor / Companion, Bedford, NY; 2011-Present

Founder / Board Member / Volunteer, World Child Project, Los Angeles, CA; 2009-2012

Organizer, WIN (Women s Initiative) ERM (External Role Model), Los Angeles, CA; 2007-2011

LACVC-LA Community Volunteer Council for Young Leaders, Los Angeles, CA; 2008-2011