Melodie Kepto

Holland, MI  (727) 455-1717  Melodie.Kepto@Gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Master of Social Work (School Certified)
Graduated
April 2018 Grand Valley State University: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Graduated Bachelor of Social Work

May 2009 Southeastern University: Lakeland, Florida

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sept. 2017 Intern, Kent School Services Network
to current East Kentwood High School- Kentwood, Michigan
▪ Work with school clinician and assist in leading psychoeducational groups for high school students
▪ Attend and participate in Individual Educational Planning Meetings (IEP) and Manifestation
meetings
▪ Work with the Kent School Services Network Coordinator (KSSN) to assist in resolving attendance
concerns, resource management and provides crisis intervention to students
▪ Receive referrals then meet with students individually to determine their mental/emotional state
and imminent risk to self
▪ Refer to school clinician for additional service upon need

Foster Care Specialist

July 2015
to Current Bethany Christian Services- Holland, Michigan
▪ Develop and facilitate goal oriented treatment plans for birth parents and children
▪ Testify at court hearings and proceedings
▪ Maintain regular contact with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers and other service providers
▪ Keep current and accurate client records, case files, record notes and medical records
▪ Refer children and/or parents to counseling, evaluations and treatment for sexual abuse,
substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, parenting class, or any other needed services

Case Manager
March 2014
to May 2015 Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services- Tampa, Florida
▪ Identified family strengths, limitations, risk factors and needs
▪ Coordinated and facilitated treatment plans based on the above
▪ Assessed for child safety and well-being for children involved with the dependency system
▪ Referred and coordinated services within the community for children, parents, relative/non-
relative caregiver and/or foster parents
▪ Demonstrated an understanding of the effects that neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on a
child

Sept. 2013 Preschool Teacher Assistant

to March Aldersgate Christian Learning Center- Largo, Florida
2014 ▪ Assisted the lead teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on
principles of child development
▪ Observed each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and used this information to
facilitate learning and growth

May 2013 to
Assistant Summer Camp Director
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August 2013 YMCA Metropolitan Denver- Denver, Colorado

▪ Maintained accurate documentation of attendance, absences and emergency information on
each child
▪ Identified and solved problems then implemented appropriate discipline techniques

ORGANIZATIONS/HONORS:
August 2016
Omicron Delta Kappa
to May 2018 Grand Valley State University

August 2010 Phi Alpha National Honor Society

to May 2013 Southeastern University

August 2009 Social Work Club

to May 2013 Southeastern University

August 2009
Intercollegiate NAIA Women’s Soccer Team
to May 2013 Southeastern University

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
March 2018- Prayer Team Member
Current Engedi Church-Holland, Michigan

Volunteer Assistant Girl’s Varsity Soccer Coach

Spring 2018
East Kentwood High School- Kentwood, Michigan

Spring 2016 Volunteer Assistant Girl’s Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

Holland High School- Holland, Michigan

June 2015 to Youth Group Leader

August 2016 Moran Park Church- Holland, Michigan

August 2015 Children’s Ministry Helper

to June 2016
Moran Park Church- Holland, Michigan

October Young Adult Small Group Leader/ Leadership Team

2014 to May South Tampa Fellowship- Tampa, Florida
2015
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