Andrea C. Judson, MSW, LCSW-C

2905 Cresmont Ave. Baltimore, MD 21211 Tel: 410-949-6463,

Education

MSW1995, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Major: Community Organizing and Administration,

Minor: Interpersonal Practice

1993-1994, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Clinical and Community Psychology Program

30 credits of coursework toward Ph.D. including:Lifespan Psychopathology, Clinical Psychological Assessment and Experimental Psychology

1990-1991, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Human Development and Family Studies Program

30 credits of coursework toward Ph.D. including: Life Span Development, Research Methods and Adolescent Development

BA1990, Hope College, Holland, MI

Major: Psychology

Professional Social Work Experience

1/2012- FIELD COORDINATOR

Current University of Maryland, School of Social Work

Assist with the operation of the Field Education Program

  • Place 200-250 students per year
  • Promote and maintain partnerships with nonprofit agencies
  • Assist with the maintenance and development on an online “Electronic Notebook”
  • Consult with students, liaisons and field instructors re: field issues
  • Train field instructors

8/2005- ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE FIELD EDUCATION

1/2012 University of Maryland Baltimore County, Social Work Department, Catonsville, MD

Administer all aspects of the field education program.

  • Place 100 students a year in social work internships
  • Promote & maintain partnerships between SW agencies & the school
  • Work with field instructors and field liaisons to improve the quality of field placements
  • Organize and conduct training for field instructors
  • Advise students and field liaisons concerning field issues

9/99- CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR/ COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

7/2005 University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Provided field instruction for 50+ students placed in small nonprofit agencies
  • Provided direct social work services to the clients assigned to my students on days when the students were not present.
  • Agencies/Popluations served included: Lumbee Indians (The Baltimore Indian Center), Immigrants and Refugees (International Resettlement Center and Centro de la Comunidad), low income seniors (Isaiah Wellness Center), school children (St. Frances Academy, General Wolfe Elementary and several other east Baltimore schools), residents of public housing (Apostolic Towers, Perkins Homes, Odonnell Heights, and Somerset Homes) and adults with developmental disabilities (Southeast Community Organization).
  • Provided technical assistance to host agencies
  • Collaborated with community stakeholders to identify and address community issues such as a lack of affordable housing and youth violence
  • Initiated and supported cross agency collaborations that resulted in more effective service delivery for all agencies
  • Developed new programs and staffed them with student interns

1996-1999FAMILY SERVICECOORDINATOR

Kennedy Krieger Early Head Start Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Participated in all aspects of program start-up for a Early Head Start Program:

  • Created policies & procedures that ensured program compliance with federal requirements
  • Located site, Recruited participant families, hired & trained staff

Implemented Early Head Start Program

  • Managed and administered day-to-day center and home-based operations
  • Supervised case managers and maintained own caseload
  • Consulted with staff on Mental Health issues
  • Maintained center enrollment through community outreach and recruitment
  • Designed and coordinated parent education programs and activities
  • Ensured that parents and community members had an active voice in the running of the center

1996SOCIAL WORKER

Baltimore Medical System, Healthy Start Program, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Provided home-based case management and counseling to high risk pregnant women
  • Facilitated psych o-educational support groups for pregnant women

University Teaching Experience

2006-2007CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, UMBC, Baltimore, MD

Courses Taught: SOWK 480- Field Seminar, SOWK 311-Introduction to Field Experience in Social Work

1990-1991GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, Penn State, State College, PA

Courses Taught: Research Methods, Infant Development

Pre-MSW Experience

1995SOCIAL WORK INTERN

Project SERVE- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

1994SOCIAL WORK INTERN

Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio

1991-1992JESUIT VOLUNTEER -40 hours per week for one year

Poverty and Social Reform Institute, Detroit, MI

Children’s Hospital, Detroit, MI

  • Raised funds for a program to support addicted infants and their parents
  • Provided emotional support and educational activities for children and parents waiting to be seen in the emergency room

1992-1993RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

  • Determined the need for social services through review of census data
  • Assisted with program design and fundraising for a community service center

Professional Presentations (juried)

Jani, J.S., Judson, A. (2011, February 23-27). Using Monthly Field Reports to Help Students Connect Theory to Practice. Accepted at the Baccalaureate Program Directors Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Judson, A.J., Jani, J.S. (2011, February 23-27). Promoting Student Reflection and Learning in Field Placements. Accepted at the Baccalaureate Program Directors Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Jani, J.S., Tice, C., Deacon, R., Judson, A., (2009, November 7, presented by J. Jani). The WellMobile Project: Successes and Challenges of an Interdisciplinary Health Care Model. Presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio, TX

Wiechelt, S. A., Ting, L., & Judson, A. Evidence Based Practice for the Helping Professions: Pedagogical Strategies. Lilly East Conference on College and University Teaching, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, April 18, 2008.

Judson, A., Okundaye J., (2009, Scheduled for July 9-11 then cancelled ) Field Placement Support for Students with Disabilities. Field Education Conference, Temple University, Harrisburg, PA

Okundaye, J., Judson, A., (2009, scheduled for July 9-11, then cancelled) Supervising Challenging Students. Field Education Conference, Temple University, Harrisburg, PA

Presentations (Invited)

Judson, A., (2011, August 24) Student Performance Issues, panel member at UMB School of Social Work Field Instructor Orientation

Judson, A., (2009, August 12) Tips for Orienting Your Students, Presentation at UMB School of Social Work Field Instructor Orientation

Judson A., Okundaye J., (2008, March 25) Working with Challenging Students, Continuing Education Workshop, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Judson A., Morris K., (2007, March 14) Using Field Evaluations to Promote Student Learning, Continuing Education Workshop, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Walsh, K., Judson A., (2006, August 31) Ethical Issues in Field Education, Continuing Education Workshop, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Judson, A., Leiser K., (2005, October 17 ), Incorporating Macro Experiences into the Field Placement, Continuing Education Workshop, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Judson, A. (2005, September 15), What I Have Learned From Working With Students, Presentation to the staff of Pathways Schools, Silver Spring, MD

Service to the University

2011UMAB, School of Social Work, Title IV-E Program, member, search committee

2009-currentUMAB, School of Social Work, Title IV-E Program, member, Urban Child Welfare Workforce Advisory Committee

2009-currentUMAB, School of Social Work, Title IV-E Program, member, Title IV-E

2009-2010UMBC, Social Work Department, member Search Committee

2008-currentUMAB, School of Social Work, member, field committee

2008-2010Midatlantic Consortium, co-chair

2008UMAB, School of Social Work, Title IV-E Program, member, search committee

2006- 2008 UMBC, Social Work Department, member, search committee

2005- currentMidatlantic Consortium, member

2005-currentUMBC, Faculty Advisor, All Campus New Student Orientations

2005-currentUMBC, Social Work Department, member, Advisory Board

2005-currentUMBC, Social Work Department, Representative to University Open House for Prospective Students

2005-2010UMBC, Social Work Department, faculty advisor, Phi Alpha

2005-2006UMBC, Member, Faculty Senate

Professional References

Susan FleischmanLaurie RichardsonRanda Deacon

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