NATALIE INSINNA
LICENSE &CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Master of Social Work, New York & New Jersey
NYS School Social Worker Certification, New York
CONTACT
T: +516-350-7903
M: natalierinsinna@gmail.com
W: https://natalieinsinna.weebly.com/
A: 1635 Barbara Lane, East Meadow
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Social Work
| GPA: 3.80 | May 2024
New York University, New York, NY
New York University Abroad, Buenos Aires,
ARG | Jan. 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Italian |
Minor: Education
| GPA: 3.90 | May 2022
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Temple University Abroad, Rome, IT, | Jan.
2020 - May 2020
Psychology Honors Program, Philadelphia, PA
SKILLS
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Data Tracking & Analysis
Individual and Group Counseling
IEP Implementation
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Crisis Intervention and Management
Collaborative Communication
Case Management
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Advocacy and Empowerment
Cultural Humility and Diversity
Trauma-Informed Practice
Professional Development
ACCOLADES
4.0 GPA
Dean’s List
Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa, National Academic Honor
Society
Psi Chi, Honor Society of Psychology
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (11 CEU’s)
2024
2024
GRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Social Work Intern
Barnum Woods Elementary School, East Meadow, NY 2023 - 2024
● Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students
● Participate in and facilitated one-on-one student observations, individual counseling sessions, and
classroom social-emotional learning lessons and activities
● Coordinate 8-week small group sessions. (i.e., banana splits for children with divorced or
separated caregivers or social skills groups)
● Cultivate and sustain professional relationships with school staff and students
● Demonstrate proficiency in crisis de-escalation and effective crisis management
East Meadow High School, East Meadow, NY 2023 - 2024
● Conduct personalized counseling sessions to support the emotional well-being of individual
students
● Engage in student observations, private counseling sessions, classroom social-emotional learning
lessons with a Peer Mentors/Leaders program, and various activities
● Develop and maintain strong professional connections with both school staff and students
● Exhibit expertise in crisis de-escalation and effective crisis management techniques to address
and manage challenging situations within the school community
Gregory Jacko Jackson School, PS 284, New York, NY 2022-2023
● Provided individual and group counseling sessions for students
● Learned to identify school-age children’s psychosocial needs and complete biopsychosocial
assessments
● Attended and conducted one-on-one student observations, one-on-one counseling sessions,
classroom social-emotional learning lessons and activities, and 6-week small group sessions
● Developed and maintained professional relationships with school personnel and students
● De-escalation of crises and crisis management
● Produced case notes using the SOAP method
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Intern
Temple University Internship, Resiliency Resource Center, Philadelphia, PA 2020 - 2022
● Conducted consultations to screen students for participation in RRC programs and resources
● Investigated and educate on the use of computer-based programs, smartphone apps, printed and
web-based resources, and PowerPoint workshops for students facing mental health issues
● Collaborated with interns and staff on creating new resources for students while participating in
Yoga, Mindful-Based Strength Practice, Skills-Based Groups, and weekly meetings
Psychology Intern, Student Observer
Barnum Woods Elementary School, East Meadow, NY 2020 - 2022
● Observed student services provided by an experienced elementary school social worker to learn
about current school social work practices
● Identified school-age children’s psychosocial needs while maintaining professional relationships
with school personnel and students
● Attended and participated in one-on-one student observations, classroom social skills activities,
and therapy groups conducted by the social worker
Research Assistant
Temple University Infant and Child Lab, Ambler, PA 2020
● Conducted research on language acquisition, parent-child play interactions, spatial development,
and memory development
● Recruited study participants via email and phone and observed and coded behaviors in virtual
studies
● Supported study administration using Excel
English Language Tutor and Teacher’s Assistant
Temple University Rome, Liceo Terenzio Mamiani, Rome, IT 2020
● Planned lessons for students focused on American culture, English grammar and pronunciation,
and American English and taught high school English lessons to 20-30 Italian students, 3 times
per week
● Updated "Be a Tutor Roma" website with “recipes” for future tutors to use when teaching
● Provided one-on-one student mentoring during help with English-language skills and homework