1. Tamara M. Nowak, MSW, ACADC, JD
1340 N. Campbell, #1
Chicago, IL 60622
(847) 767-4719
Email: tamarizona@live.com
EDUCATION: MasterofSocial Work, Summa cumlaude,awardedMay 2013
University ofIllinois at Chicago,Jane Addams CollegeofSocial Work,
Chicago,IL
L.S.W. Scheduledfor August2015
Juris Doctor,awarded June 1999
DePaul University College ofLaw, Chicago,IL
BachelorofScience,Marketing&Finance,Summa cumlaude,Business,awarded
December1995,NorthernIllinois University, DeKalb,IL
Certified AdvancedAddictions and Substance AbuseCounselor,OaktonCommunity
College,DesPlaines,IL,awarded April 2014
HONORS &
ACTIVITIES: Illinois Basic Skills Testing,Certificate Awarded May 2010
Licensedand CertifiedState of Illinois Navigator for the Affordable Care Act
Licensedand Certifiedas a HUD Counselor
Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness, Member
CPI Trained
NationalAssociation ofSocialWorkers,Member
IAODAPCA,Member
*Some SpanishSpoken-presently enrolledinSpanishII
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE: Wings,volunteer
Salvation Army,volunteer
Catholic Charities,volunteer
Holy Family BehavioralHealth Hospital,volunteer
EXPERIENCE:
May 2012-
May 2014
CEDA, Family Housing and Emergency Services Coordinator:
● Responsible forassessment,screeningand intake ofclientele.
● Wrote comprehensive client assessmentsand solution focusedgoalattainment plans
● Responsible forthe education andregistration execution oftransitionalhousing forclient
● Coordinated andexecutedfinancialand taxpreparation clinics forCEDA clients
● Responsible forassisting clientsin creating andexecuting an operationalbudget
● Assisted clientswith concernsofdaily living and meeting financialexpenses
● Presentedworkshopsand seminars on mortgages,refinancing,andmortgages.
● Advocated andsecuredhousing forfamilies in transition orcrisis situation
● Coordinated andexecutedtaxpreparation clinic forCEDA client
● Presentedworkshopsand seminars on budgeting,refinancing,and mortgages forCEDA clients
August 2012-
July 2013
Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL
Behavioral Therapist- Clinical II
●Designed Treatment Plans with clients usinga client-centered,“meet the client where they are at” solution focused
evidence basedbest practicestreatment modality.
●Engaged in psychosocialassessment,screeningand treatment planningwith patients ages three years andolderfor
treatment with addiction issues and behavioraldisorders
●Wrote comprehensivetreatmentplansas wellas realistic goalsetting with patients in treatment.
● Research and writing on issuesofneurologyand pharmacologyrelated to substanceabuse

2. ● Responsible forfacilitating patient grouptherapy,family therapy,individualtherapy andearly interventions for
substancedependenceand behavioralissuesusing dialecticalbehavioral,cognitive behavioral,solution focusedand family
systems therapeutic modalities.
● Conducted patient intake,admission,orientation andpsychosocialassessments.
● Responsible forhandlingsituationswhere crisis intervention was necessary.
● Worked with clients on methodsofstressmanagement suchas selfsoothing,creatinga safe place and lowintensity
exercise
● Responsible forprovidinga continuumofcare structuredenvironment tailoredto the needs and abilities ofthe patient
using client centeredmotivationalinterviewing
● Provided aftercare resources and connections for patients post treatment
May 2011-
August 2012
Maryville Academy- The Scott Nolan Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital for Juveniles,Des Plaines,IL
Behavioral Therapist/ Substance Abuse Counselor-Clinical I:
●Designed Treatment Plans with clients usinga client-centered,“meet the client where they are at” solution focused
evidence basedbest practicestreatment modality.
● Conducted intake,assessment andorientationofnew clients ages three through23years ofage who suffered fromissues
predominantly related to PTSD,Substance Abuse,Eating Disorders andChild Molestation.
● Facilitated individualand grouptherapysessions using cognitive behavioral,solution focusedand family systems
treatment modalities
● Facilitated family meetings and educationalseminars
● Worked with patientson family reunification issues with teenage patient populationand family members as well as
group housingcoordinators
● Participated in weekly staffing and treatment plans with patients
● Worked in conjunction with treatment teamin situations where multifaceted treatment modalities were employed
● Intervenedin crisis management situationsusingCPIskills to de-escalate situation
● Worked with patientson individualbasis in goalattainment usingmotivationalinterviewing andreintegrationinto pee
May 2009-
May 2010
The Science andArts Private Academy for Children, Des Plaines,IL
Activities Coordinator:
● Responsible forsupervisionofchildren grades Pre-Kthrough12in structured elementaryschoolsetting
● Responsible forcoordinationofintramuralactivities suchas sports,theater and the visualarts as academics studies.
● Organized extracurricular athletic,intramuraland academic activities forchildren
● Managedteamofpart time staffand volunteers forvarious intramuralprograms
● Responsible forholding quarterly parent/ teachermeetings
April 2005-
May 2009
Chicago Boardof Options Exchange, Chicago, IL
Investigator:
● Wrote CBOE policy manuals,regulations and supportingmemoranda forCBOE publication
● Responsible forresearchand interpretationofSEC laws and supporting documentationincludingcase reviewand
analysis
●Wrote persuasive memoranda in support ofCBOE issuances forpresentationat SEC hearings andcommittee meetings.
●Responsible forinterpretationofnumericaldata to ensure compliance with CBOE policy and regulations.
● Responsible forinvestigation and monitoringdaily trading activityand financials related to suchactivity
● Analysisand verificationofcompliance offloorbrokers with Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and
Regulations
December1999-
February 2005
Bell,Boyd & Lloyd, L.L.C., Chicago, IL
Legal Investigator/Child Advocate

3. ArlingtonHeights Park District, ArlingtonHeights,IL
Swimming Coach/ Instructor
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Graphics,Razors Edge, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook,Windows,Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Works,TraditionalManualand Internet Research
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