Laurel A Bancroft

Institute for Family Centered Services- The MENTOR Network

Feb 2014 to 2000
Family Therapist
Italian Home for Children- Anchor Therapeutic Afterschool Program

Jun 2013 to 2000
Social Worker/ Case Manager
Harvard and McLean's Responsive Advocacy for Life and Learning in Youth (RALLY) Program
Boston, MA
Sep 2012 to May 2013
Advanced Social Work Internship-Prevention Practitioner
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Boston, MA
Sep 2011 to May 2012
Home Care Assistance Program (HCAP) Intern
Starbucks
Boston, MA
Apr 2008 to Jul 2010
Shift Supervisor
Bath and Body Works
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oct 1993 to Jul 2009
Associate/ Sales Lead
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy
Gulf Breeze, FL
May 2008 to Dec 2008
Office Manager
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Gulf Breeze, FL
Oct 2004 to Apr 2008
Office Manager
Barnie's Coffee and Tea Company
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nov 1997 to Aug 2004
Manager
Joe Picasso's Interactive Art Studio & Caf
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jan 2003 to Mar 2004
Caf Designer & Manager
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL
Aug 2002 to Jan 2003
Job Coach
Cross Creek School
Cypress Creek, FL
Oct 2001 to Aug 2002
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Secretary
Forrest Hills Elementary
Coral Springs, FL
Apr 2001 to Oct 2001
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Secretary

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
2011 to 2013
MSW in Social Work
Ashford University
2009 to 2010
BA in Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
2001 to 2004
Education/ Special Education
University of Florida
1996 to 1997
Sociology/ Psychology
Broward Community College
1993 to 1995
AA in Psychology

*Wheelock College -Capstone Project: Collaborated with a group of Graduate students to develop and facilitate a Human Rights focused Participatory Action Project (PAR) for educational and support staff working in 3 Boston Public Schools. Created and co-facilitated anti-bullying and discrimination intervention workshops supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer /Questioning (LGBTQ) students and families, as well as compiling resource binders for additional information and support. Coordinated efforts with local organizations (PFLAG, Welcoming Schools, and GLSEN) to offer ongoing support and education to participants post- project.