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Becky Bell Scott, LCSW
2209 Arroyo Rd.
Waco, TX 76710
Education______
Master of Social Work, 1997
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, 1996
Social Work
Abilene Christian University
Faculty & Professional Experience______
Full Time Lecturer, 2009-present
Baylor University School of Social Work
Waco, Texas
Adjunct Faculty, 2008-2009
Baylor University School of Social Work
Waco, Texas
Clinical Supervisor and Therapist, 2005 - 2007
ACS Counseling Agency Intensive Family Intervention Program
Athens, Georgia
Assisted in the development of this Medicaid funded mental health program which was subsequently accredited; provided clinical direction and supervision for the counseling staff engaged in intensive therapeutic services for children and families; conducted screening and comprehensive mental health assessments on clients; marketed program to community agencies; trained staff in basic and advanced skills; supervised graduate student interns; wrote numerous reports; pre-certified with insurance as well as billed; delivered clinically effective interventions for children and families
Adjunct Faculty, 2004 -2005
Piper Child Development Center and School of Social Work
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Implemented an inter-departmental, community collaborative, multi-faceted grant project; hosted a community summit; established the project as a learning lab for Social Work and Family and Consumer Science students; taught various social work courses
Therapist, 2002 - 2005
Dr. James N Shinder, private clinic
Waco, Texas
Provided clinical assessment and intervention for families and children receiving services from Child Protective Services; developed curriculum for and facilitated anger management and parenting groups, and sex offender family members’ groups; provided co-located mental health services in public schools
English Language Instructor, 2000 - 2002
University of Ibaraki
Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan
Based in a teacher’s training university, instructed junior high school students in written and conversational English and assisted in the training of the university students majoring in English as a Second Language instruction; developed and supervised a two week study-abroad trip for students; participated as a faculty member in Ikebana After-School club
School Based Children’s Caseworker II, 1998 - 2000
Texas Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MHMR)
Kyle MHMR/Abilene MHMR
Provided assessment, case-management and intervention services to children with mental illness; instigated a community collaborative effort to invite Communities in Schools to establish its agency in the city; provided psychiatric hospital and suicide risk assessment for persons at risk to self or others; provided school based mental health support and services in public schools
Courses Taught______
Field Instructor, Baylor University 2003-2005
Field Instructor, University of Georgia 2005-2007
2321 Introduction to Social Work, Fall, 2011, Spring 2012
3352 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II; 3 credit hours Fall, 2004; Fall, 2008; Fall, 2009; Spring 2010; Fall, 2010; Spring, 2011; Fall, 2011; Spring 2012
3371 Practice 1; 3 credit hours Fall, 2009
4372 Social Work Practice II; 3 credit hours Fall, 2004
4492 Social Work Internship II; 4 credit hours Spring, 2004
5301 Current Issues in Social Work; 3 credit hours Summer, 2009
5302 Current Issues in Social Work II; 3 credit hours Summer, 2009
5321 Introduction to the Profession, 3 credit hours Fall, 2009; Fall, 2010; Fall, 2011
5331 Individuals, Families and Networks; 3 credit hours Fall, 2008
5334 Family Crisis and Resilience; 3 credit hours, Fall 2010; Fall, 2011
5362 Practice with Groups; 3 credit hours, Fall 2010, Fall 2011
5182 Research Seminar; 1 credit hour Fall, 2008; Fall, 2009
5383 Research Seminar; 3 credit hours Spring, 2009
5463 Community Practice; 4 credit hours, Spring 2010, Spring 2011; Spring 2012
5V21 Understanding Psychopathology through art , Fall 2011;
5V31 Working with Burmese Refugees and U.S. Public Schools; Fall 2011
Research Interests______
· Services for children 0-6
· Parenting
· Public education/family involvement
· Human developmental models and theories (including racial and sexual identity and the intersection of developmental categories)
· Social work education of students from emerging countries
Professional Presentations______
Scott, B. (2007) Parent’s as Advocates for their Children’s Education: Using Narrative Therapy Groups to Teach Educational Advocacy. Accepted for presentation at International Conference on Parent
Education and Parenting, University of North Texas, Denton
Scott, B. (2010) The Use of Action Based Research to Solve Problems and Create Programs. Accepted for Presentation, International Conference on Parent Education and Parenting, University of North Texas, Denton
Scott, B. (2011) Stories that Empower: Narrative Approach in Groups. Presented at National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Texas State Conference, Dallas, Texas
Select Guest Presentations______
Scott, B. What Social Work in Public Schools Can do for our Community. Community Stakeholders Meeting. Abilene, Texas, May, 1999
Scott, B. Social Work Practice with Children in Community Mental Health Agencies.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, March 1999 and March 2000.
Scott, B. Lessons for Public Education from Japanese Classrooms. Fulbright Teacher Exchange. Ibaraki, Japan, June, 2001
Scott, B. Cultural Competency in the Early Childhood Environment. In-service for Piper Child Development Teachers, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, May, 2004
Scott, B. Interventions for Families Enrolled in Intensive Family Intervention Programs. In-service training for case-managers in the Intensive Family Intervention Program, Athens, Georgia, November 2007
Scott, B. Engagement Skills. Urban Missions Seminar, Baylor University Spiritual Life, February 21, 2011.
Scott, B. Group Work Basics. World Hunger Relief International, Elm Mott, Texas, September, 2011.
Scott, B. Application of Common Developmental Models in Various Cultures, Baylor University, Cross-Cultural Class, October, 2011.
Scott, B. Child Protective Services as a Process, Baylor University, Social Policy Class, November, 2011.
Klawetter. S and Scott, B. Salient Issues in Social Work Practice with Children. Baylor School of Social Work Board of Advocates. January 2012
Klawetter. And Scott, B. Suicide Risk in Young Adults. Sexual Identity Forum at Baylor University. April 2012
Scott, B. The Use of the Narrative Approach When Working with Survivors. Presented at the Children’s Advocacy Continuing Education Conference for Community Providers. Waco, Texas; April 2012
Professional License______
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas
Professional Membership______
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
Professional Training______
University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy,
Within Our Reach, PREP Marriage Workshop Facilitator
Mental Health Authority: Suicide and Mental Health Risk Assessment
Ropes Course Facilitation
School Based Social Worker Certification Training (Washington)
The Grant Center, weeklong training
Visitation of Immigrant Detainees
Community Involvement______
Waco I.S.D. Education Foundation Grants Committee present
Mountainview Elementary School volunteer present
Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar present
Cooking Class for International Students – University of Georgia 2005-2008
Early Childhood Coalition; Athens, Georgia 2006-2008
Early Childhood Coalition; Waco, Texas 2004-2005
Campaign for Angela Tekell 2010 WISD school board
Consult with HOT Workforce board regarding research, Fall 2010
Child Care Resource and Referral Group, Athens, Georgia, volunteer 2007-2008
World Hunger Relief International Volunteer, 2009- present
Texas Center for the Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities, McLennan County Advisory Board member, 2010-present
Academic Service ______
Baylor University School of Social Work
Advisor – MSW Students Organization 2009- present
Student Development Committee 2009-present
Faculty Development Committee 2009/2010
Admissions Committee 2009- present
Sponsor – BSW Social Work Student Organization present
Academic and Professional Development Ad Hoc Committee – Spring 2012
Global Mission Leadership Admissions Committee – Spring 2012
Baylor University
Tunnel of Oppression Trainer 2004, 2005
Voter Registration for Students 2005
Faculty Partner for North Village (1 section of residence hall) 2004/2005