Susana P. Gilbertson
- Courses3
- Reviews5
- School: Community College of Philadelphia
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- Department: Behavioral Sciences
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Location:
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA - 19130 - Dates at Community College of Philadelphia: July 2014 - February 2016
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Biography
Community College of Philadelphia - Behavioral Sciences
Making change through consulting, coaching, training and social work education
Nonprofit Organization Management
Susanna
Gilbertson, MSW
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Professional educator with more than 18 years of experience in teaching, facilitation, and training in professional, community, and higher education settings. Proven success in workshop and curriculum development with an emphasis on participatory, student-centered approaches. Strong organizational and planning skills. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and outgoing. Compassionate and motivating supervisor of staff. Trained social worker with competencies in crisis intervention, advocacy and community education.
Experience
School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania
Lecturer
Lecturer for Foundations Social Work Class, SW 604 (2016-2017 & 2017-2018)
Taught the first of a four-course sequence designed to help students develop a professional stance and evidence-based framework for social work services to individuals, groups, families, and communities. The course integrates the student’s theoretical learning with the experience in the field placement agency.
Field Liaison for Foundations of Social Work Class, SW 604 (2014-present)
Field Liaison for Advanced Macro Practice Social Work Class, SW 708 (2015-2016)
Monitor educational opportunities and evaluate student progress in field agencies. Advocate for MSW students in issues regarding field placement. Provide input to practice instructor regarding students' performance in the field. Foster effective partnerships between agencies and SP2.Community College of Philadelphia
Adjunct Professor
Taught classes in the Behavioral Health and Human Services department, including:
• Healing and Preventing Family Violence, Abuse and Trauma
• Human Behavior & The Social Environment
• Introduction to Group DynamicsThe Blue Door Group, LLC
Founding Partner
The Blue Door Group helps build skilled and engaging communicators, facilitators, problem-solvers and planners. We use participatory, interactive, embodied and arts-based approaches. We offer intergroup and diversity dialogues, train-the-trainer workshops, strategic planning and visioning, and training on trauma-informed approaches. We also offer curriculum design, consulting services, and workshops onsite at your organization tailored to your needs.
Widener University
Adjunct Instructor
Taught online MSW course required for all first year students: Interpersonal Processes.
Educating Communities for Parenting
Group Program Facilitator
Facilitate groups focused on parenting skills with teen parents, homeless adults, and adults in a substance abuse treatment program. Co-facilitate the Baby Watch program with a group of second graders in a Philadelphia public school.
Education
Saint Joseph's University
Coaching Leader Program with GroupWorks Consulting, LLC
ACTP Accredited Training by International Coaching FederationHaverford College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
English with a Concentration in Feminist and Gender Studies
San Francisco State University
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Social Action and Change
Publications
Reflections on the NASW Standards for Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice
Multicultural Voices/THE INSTITUTE FOR MULTICULTURAL RESEARCH AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
