Elizabeth Aponte is pursuing a Master's in Social Work at NYU with a clinical concentration and trauma certification. She has experience in substance abuse treatment, domestic violence advocacy, and working with children and adults with disabilities. Her resume lists relevant coursework, current internships providing individual therapy and group facilitation, and previous positions providing counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and education.

1. Elizabeth Aponte
(203) 923-7471 ● apontee10@yahoo.com
Education
NewYork University Silver School ofSocial Work
August 2013- Expected May 2015
Master Social Work (clinical Concentration)
Trauma Focus CBT Certification (Pending)
CT Social Work License (Pending)
University ofBridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
2012 Human Services/Psychology, GPA 3.59
Relevant Coursework
• Grief, loss and bereavement •Social Welfare Program & Policies
•Psychopharmacology •Psychology of Personality Disorders
•Drug and Alcohol • Diversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege
•Clinical Practice with groups •Ethics in the Work Place
• Social work Research • CBT
• Evidence based practice Models for Trauma •Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Professional Experience
Connecticut Renaissance, Stamford,CT
Substance abuse & mental health Intern Social Worker
August 2014- Present
 Conduct individual Intake, biopsychosocial assessments and drug screening for mandated
Clients.
 Co-facilitate therapeutic groups at the Intensive Outpatient Program for clients presenting
with dual diagnosis.
 Crisis intervention as needed.
 Individual psychotherapy
The Family & Children Agency,Norwalk,CT
After-school Program Intern Social Worker
November 2013- Present
 Work effectively with adolescents, families, professionals and other personnel from a wide
range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
 Assessed the social, emotional and educational needs of students
 Participated in the planning and implementation of after-school program and activities
 Engaged and diffused crisis situations
 Maintained a case load of approx. 3 students
 Supervised Mentors, volunteers & middle school students.
 Facilitated Social Skills Group

2. Elizabeth Aponte
(203) 923-7471 ● apontee10@yahoo.com
The Family Justice Center,Bridgeport, CT
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault counselor/ advocate
January 2013- September 2013
 Provided short-term crisis counseling
 Advocated for clients’ needs by contacting external agencies
 Conducted safety planning with clients
 Facilitated Bilingual Domestic Violence group
 Conducted monthly reports and daily case notes
 Assisted with criminal and civil court processes
Caroline House,Bridgeport, CT
Intern, August 2010-January 2011
 Supervised and cared for a small group of preschool children
 Assisted in activities and lectures to teach children and their caregivers the English language,
computer skills and generallife skills
 Assisted the program manager in developing and implementing physical abuse awareness
classes to new female residents of the city of Bridgeport
The Kennedy Center,Trumbull, CT
Job Coach, February 2007- July 2009
 Supervise and care for adults with intellectual disabilities, such as mental retardation, autism,
organic brain disease, and obsessive compulsive disorder
 Evaluated and directed the implementation of the Center’s policies
 Ensured confidentiality of record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both
in-house and discharged clients
 Assisted in the development and evaluation of clients’ Individualized Education Programs
 Assisted clients in reaching their individual goals and transitioning to work and volunteer
opportunities
 Planned and taught sign language and Spanish language classes to clients on a variety of
reading and writing levels
 Planned and implemented health education and nutrition activities
Language: Spanish (native)