Amanda L.

Carfagnini
Email: Carfagna@mail.gvsu.edu
Personal Website: Amandacarfagnini.weebly.com

Education
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Social Work
LLMSW Licensure, School Social Work Certification

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

B.S. Psychology - Educational Emphasis, Minor - Sociology
Dean’s List: 2012, 2013
Membership in Psi Chi International Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Delta Honor
Society
Work Experience
Cherry Health, Cedar Springs, MI May 2017 – Present
MSW Intern
 Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized action plans
 Plan and facilitate peer support group
 Document patient progress using NextGen technology
 Resource advocacy for clients and families
 Encourage clients to reach goals using evidenced-based practices
 Participate in projects that fulfill grant requirements, as needed

Forest View Psychiatric Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI September 2015 – Present

Mental Health Technician, Adolescent Unit
 Core staff training responsibility
 Directly report to nurses and psychiatrists about patient behavior
 Understand patient rights and ethics involved in an acute care facility
 Organize and review patient charts

Rockford Public Schools, Rockford, MI May 2015 – Present

Varsity Dance Team Coach
 Guide student athletes to achieve a high level of skill and discipline
 Develop, communicate, and maintains daily practices
 Manages various fundraisers and volunteer events in the community

Centria Healthcare, Grand Rapids, MI April 2015 – August 2015

ABA Therapist
 Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder
 Familiar with various forms of speech, occupational, and physical therapy

Universal Dance Association, Memphis, TN May 2011 – February 2014

Senior Dance Instructor
Head camp instructor for multiple Midwest dance camp locations
Choreographing, consulting, and competition judging throughout the United States

Allendale Public Schools, Allendale, MI August 2014 - December 2014

Counseling Department Intern – Middle School
Counselor shadowing and assistance
Organized and facilitated red ribbon week and anti-bullying campaign
 Amanda L. Carfagnini
Email: Carfagna@mail.gvsu.edu
Personal Website: Amandacarfagnini.weebly.com

Leadership
Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids, MI December 2016 – Present
 Assist in advocating against child hunger by making lunches

West Michigan Whitecaps Fundraiser, Grand Rapids, MI August 2016 – Present

 Advertise throughout social networks
 Organize and communicate for ticket pickup and plan payment strategies

Grand Rapids Griffins Fundraiser, Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2013 – Present

 Advertise throughout social networks
 Organize and communicate for ticket pickup and plan payment strategies

GIVE (Growth International Volunteer Excursions), Nicaragua June – July 2014

Assisted teaching English to Spanish speaking children
Constructed schools using innovative, eco-friendly techniques
Communicated with locals to help improve sustainability in the community

Volunteer Dance Coach for SNAP (Special Needs Athletic Program) May 2009 – 2012
Planned and facilitated annual community performance

Leadership Program Member, Lake Zurich, IL September 2009 – May 2011

Mentored underclassmen students in academics, self-esteem, and teambuilding

Activities/Trainings
Counseling Grief Clients July 2017
Vyne Education Training, Grand Rapids, MI

Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy June 2017

TF-CBT Web-based Learning Course

Psi Chi International Psychology Honors Society Fall 2014 - Present

Lead Psychology 101 tutor groups

Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society Fall 2014 - Present

Grand Valley State University Dance Team 2011 - 2014

National division champions, Daytona Beach, FL

Certifications
Handle with Care 2017 – Present

CPR/AED Certified 2015 – Present

Heads Up Concussion Certification 2014 – Present

Crisis Prevention Intervention 2015 – 2017

 Amanda L. Carfagnini
Email: Carfagna@mail.gvsu.edu
Personal Website: Amandacarfagnini.weebly.com

REFERENCES

Scott Berlin, Ph.D., LMSW

Director, Grand Valley State University School of Social Work
Office: (616) 331-6556
Email: Berlins@gvsu.edu

Ashley Wilson, LMSW

Therapist, Cherry Health
Office: (616) 696-3470
Email: Ashleywilson@cherryhealth.com

Christopher Dutkiewicz, RN
House Supervisor, Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
Office: (616) 942-9610
Email: cegldh@hotmail.com

Rhonda Wilson
Lead Counselor, Allendale Middle School
Office : (616) 892-5595
Email : wilsonrho@allendale.k12.mi.us