1. Hannah Jerusalem Firdyiwek
4317 Maryland Avenue Apt. 2W
St. Louis, MO 63108
434.825.4025
hjf524@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Master of Social Work with experience in reentry and substance abuse case management, student group
facilitation and general office management. Skills include client intake assessments, leading group
discussions, classroom management, criminal justice related advocacy work, document editing, and event
organization. Interested in school-based youth-development programs, therapeutic work with individuals
and groups dealing with trauma, and the incorporation of mindfulness into direct practice.
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis – St. Louis, MO
Master of Social Work, 2015
University Of Virginia –Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology with Distinction 2012; Phi Beta Kappa
FACILITATION EXPERIENCE
Epworth Children and Family Services: Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®) Specialist
August 2014 – May 2015
• TOP® trained and certified
• Delivering the evidence-based Changing Scenes Curriculum® to 7th
and 8th
grade school students
three times per day, three days per week in a classroom setting
• Planning weekly classroom activities on topics including effective communication; problem
solving; setting goals; building relationships; sexual health; and community service
• Recording individual and group progress notes in Efforts to Outcomes case management software
• Providing one-on-one skills coaching with individual students as needed
• Chaperoning student-organized Community Service Learning field trips
• Collaborating with administrators and teachers on strategies to improve student behavior
• Assisting with school-organized projects including school spirit week and STEM and college career
fairs
University Of Virginia Multicultural Education, EDLF 5993
August 2011 – December 2011
• Leading a 15 person group discussions for one hour, once a week, for 15 weeks on topics of race,
gender, class, ability and sexuality in an effort to have students examine their own values and
belief systems and think critically about social justice on and off campus
• Providing readings and activities to foster intercultural communication and create an open
dialogue on sensitive subjects
• Grading and responding to papers with higher order questions to encourage conversations
outside of the classroom

2. DIRECT PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
The Center for Women in Transition: Case Manager
January 2014 – July 2014
• Conducting intake interviews with female ex5offenders in order to assess their housing, health
and mental health, employment, and other needs upon their release from prison or jail
• Contacting local health, mental health, employment, and housing resources to set up
appointments for clients
• Holding weekly or biweekly meetings with clients to stay updated on probation and/or parole
stipulations, substance abuse treatment schedule, employment opportunities and any other issues
they may be facing
• Maintaining and updating client case files as needed
• Speaking with legislators in Jefferson City about SNAP/TANF issues and sentencing laws
that are negatively impacting clients
• Going grocery shopping with clients as part of a health and wellness initiative promoting
healthy eating and living
• Attending coalition meetings addressing homelessness in Missouri and issues affecting the
families of incarcerated individuals
• Coordinating and co-facilitating monthly gatherings for clients and their mentors on topics
such as conflict resolution, communication, working with others, building self confidence and
awareness, and healthy living
• Working with clients to establish and follow through with personal goals
• Researching evidence based interventions found to be effective with formerly incarcerated
populations
James River Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP): Case Manager
June 2011 – August 2011
• One of three case managers handling client intake
• Conducting 4-7 thirty minute intake interviews daily with new clients
• Assessing client status and needs, assigning clients to appropriate substance programs and
entering client information into an online database
• Maintaining and managing client case files and contacting other ASAP offices in Virginia to
follow up on client information
• Handling other office duties
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
University of Virginia’s Office for Diversity and Equity: Administrative Assistant
August 2012 – July 2013
• Helping organize the Annual Community Martin Luther King Celebration by communicating
with colleagues, community members, and University faculty, summarizing information for
the event webpage, and aiding with PowerPoint and Excel projects
• Assisting with editing documents student written papers, brochures, and colleague
performance reviews
• Arranging travel and lodging for out of town conferences
• Taking, organizing and distributing meeting minutes
• Managing the front desk; greeting visitors; staffing phones; and handling email correspondence

3. 200 South Street Inn: Day Manager
May 2008 – August 2012
• Staffing phones; entering guest information; credit card transactions
• Handling any customer questions or complaints
• Managing online guest reservations
• Communicating with guests before and after their stay via email
• Overseeing of breakfast and evening wine and cheese; baking
Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, SPSS
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Day in the Life Tutoring Program: Tutor
January 2011 – May 2011 & September 20115December 2011
• Helping elementary school students with math and reading skills
Friends in School Helping (FISH): Tutor
September 2009 5 December 2009
• Helping kindergarten ESL students with English language skills
References available upon request