Meera Kaul
Belleville,MI
Summary
Experienced School Social Worker skilled in conducting social emotional assessments and developing behavior intervention plans. Enhances student engagement and educational development through effective communication and collaboration, connecting families with essential community resources to support positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
SUMMIT ACADEMY NORTH
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted social emotional assessments on students in the school setting
- Developed solutions and interventions for recurring student and family issues by providing tools and community resources
- Collaborated as a member of the building crisis team
- Completed functional behavioral assessments and created behavior intervention plans to enhance student learning environments
- Provided social work support through counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Developed a thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the district, and updated documentation for students.
School Social Worker
NOVI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted social emotional assessments on students in the school setting
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments and created behavior intervention plans to enhance student support in learning environments
- Managed a direct service caseload of students with individualized education programs (IEPs) in a school environment.
- Provided direct/consultative services for special education students
- Developed solutions for recurring problems faced by students and families, providing tools and connecting to community resources
- Contributed to special education assessment and individual educational planning meetings to ensure tailored support for students
- Participated on the evaluation team for initial and 3-year re-evaluations of students with emotional impairments, health impairments/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or any other issues in the affective/behavioral/social domains
- Collaborated as a member of the building crisis team to address urgent student needs and safety concerns.
School Social Worker
ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Carried an active direct service caseload of students with IEPs
- Provided direct/consultative services for special education students
- Conducted social emotional assessments on students in the school setting
- Engaged in special education assessment meetings and individual educational planning meetings for students
- Developed solutions for recurring student and family challenges by providing tools and connecting them to community resources
- Collaborated with crisis team to develop intervention strategies
- Contributed to evaluation team for initial and triannual re-evaluations of students with emotional and health impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and affective/behavioral/social issues
- Completed functional behavioral assessments and created behavior intervention plans to enhance student support in learning environments
School Social Worker
PLYMOUTH SCHOLARS CHARTER ACADEMY
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted social emotional assessments on students in the school setting
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments and created behavior intervention plans to enhance student support in learning environments
- Provided direct/consultative services for special education students
- Managed a direct service caseload of students with IEPs in a school environment
- Developed solutions for recurring challenges faced by students and families through provision of tools and community resources
- Participated in special education assessment meetings as well as individual educational planning meetings for students
- Collaborated on evaluation team for initial and triennial re-evaluations of students with emotional, health, or behavioral needs
- Served as a team member of the building crisis team
School Social Worker
GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted social emotional assessments to identify and address student needs within the school setting
- Provided direct/consultative services for special education students
- Carried an active direct service caseload of students with IEP's
- Completed functional behavioral assessments and created behavior intervention plans to facilitate student learning and engagement
- Collaborated with building crisis team to address urgent student needs
- Developed solutions for recurring problems faced by students and families, providing tools and community resources to enhance support
- Contributed to special education assessment and individual educational planning meetings for students
- Participated on the evaluation team for initial and 3-year re-evaluations of students with emotional impairments, health impairments/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or any other issues in the affective/behavioral/social domains
School Social Worker
FUTURES HEALTHCORE
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted social emotional assessments on students in the school setting
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments and created behavior intervention plans to enhance student support in learning environments
- Provided direct/consultative services for special education students
- Oversaw direct services for students with IEPs, ensuring their educational needs were met effectively.
- Developed solutions for recurring student and family challenges by providing tools and connecting them with community resources
- Participated in special education assessment meetings as well as individual educational planning meetings for students
- Contributed to evaluation team for initial and triannual re-evaluations of students with emotional, health, and behavioral issues
- Served as a team member of the building crisis team
School Social Work Intern
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Delivered social work support through counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention, fostering student well-being
- Assisted school social worker in developing treatment plans, including psychosocial assessments and social work interventions, enhancing understanding of student needs
- Completed functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans to support students in their learning environments
- Acquired knowledge of referral resources across district and maintained updated documentation for students, ensuring access to necessary support
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan08.2017
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario04.2014
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Educational development
- Social development
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Record maintenance
- Query response
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership qualities
- Interpersonal skills
- Personal development
Certification
Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), 860457, 06/05/25
Timeline
School Social Worker
SUMMIT ACADEMY NORTH
01.2024 - 08.2025
School Social Worker
NOVI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2023 - 01.2024
School Social Worker
ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2020 - 08.2023
School Social Worker
PLYMOUTH SCHOLARS CHARTER ACADEMY
12.2019 - 08.2020
School Social Worker
GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
09.2018 - 12.2019
School Social Worker
FUTURES HEALTHCORE
11.2017 - 09.2018
School Social Work Intern
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
09.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Windsor