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)