Sofia A. Marcano sm96eb16@westpost.

net 221 Torringford East Street Torrington, CT 06790 Home (860) 489-5512 Cell (860) 307-9947 EDUCATION CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (New Britain, CT) M S in Marriage & Family Therapy program, Degree expectation 2012 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (Storrs, CT) B.A. General Studies in Human Services May 2005 NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNTIY COLLEGE (Waterbury, CT) A.S. Human Services in Social Work May 2003 NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Winsted, CT) A.S. Liberal Arts, May 1992 HONORS/AWARDS Outstanding Service in Human Services (1999-2001) Outstanding Service for Student Government (2001-2003) Alpha Delta Omega Honor Society for Human Services (2002) Received scholarship from the American Savings Foundation, (2003) Whoas Who in Junior Colleges (2002-2003) RELATED EXPERIENCE 2004-2007 COMMUNITY SYSTEMS INC.(Program Instructor/Education Counselor) Developed daily living-skill plan for adults with intellectual and developmen tally disables Trained and supervised young adults within their work environment both in the c ommunity and in the home. Aided them in becoming independent, and to maintain their dignity at all times. . 2002-2003 HILLSIDE ACRES (Residential Counselor) Prepared Acquired Brain Injuries clients with daily living skills, Modified and increase social skills Expand their knowledge of community functions Support their independent and individuality 2002-2004 WATERBURY YOUTH SERVICES SYSTEM INC. {work-study}

RECEPTIONIST/SECURITY Redirected call to proper personal, assisted staff with client information Monitor and maintain security within the facility pg. 2 Sofia A. Marcano sm96eb16@westpost.net 221 Torringford East Street Home (860) 489-5512 Cell (860) 307-9947

Torrington, CT 06790

TRUANCY (Caseworker) Served on Planning & Placement Team to determine the specific educational needs and develop an individual program for clients. Conducted needs assessments and monitored outcome. Organized and facilitated afterschool programming. COMMINITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Independent living Program) Caseworker) Advised and counseled young adults transitioning from foster care the art of li fe-skills for independent living. Advocated for clients through written and verbal communication at various meeti ngs when necessary. YOUTH AND FAMILY EMERGENCY SERVICES (Crises Intervention) Provided at risk and troubled children with emergency services through counseli ng and residential care. Interviewed clients for needs assessments and monitored outcome. 1990 TORRINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION (Paraprofessional) Expanded and increased academic skills and knowledge of students with learning disabilities, individually and in groups. Observed students on a one-on-one basis for behavioral situations Worked Special Education Programs in connection with DMR children 1989 MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (Instructor) Encouraged clients to assimilate in the community and adult day care setting Provided transportation when needed for appointments within the community Facilitated recreational and outside activities Managed direct care and companionship to severe intellectual and developmental disable clients