Education
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Completed August 2010
.
Professional Experience
Skill Sprout, Washington, IL
October 2011 - July 2013
ABA Line Therapist
. Worked directly with children diagnosed with autism by providing
structured and naturalistic teaching opportunities
. Provided direct applied behavior analysis therapy to the children
according to the treatment plan outlined by the consultant
. Educated families about the specific strategies being used in therapy
and helped implement the strategies in their own daily routines
. Collected data and recorded session notes daily
. Uploaded progress notes to the child's online profile daily
. Attended meetings with the consultant, teachers, and parents
. Debriefed family members at the end of each therapy session
Fox Valley Behavioral Solutions, LLC, North Aurora, IL
June 2012- December 2012
ABA Line Therapist
. Provided comprehensive instruction in the child's home to implement
their individualized program
. Used a reward system to reinforce positive, learned behaviors
. Presented materials in a fun way to keep the child motivated to learn
. Integrated the child's sibling into the therapy session to promote
socialization
. Collected and recorded data as specified by the BCBA after every
session
. Attended weekly meetings with the BCBA to discuss the child's progress
Achieve Beyond, Shorewood, IL
January 2012- March 2012
ABA Line Therapist
. Provided direct individualized home and clinic based applied behavior
analysis services to children and families
. Followed the treatment plan developed by the BCBA to help the child
reach his or her therapy goals
. Educated families and caregivers regarding the specific strategies
being used in therapy
. Offered suggestions for incorporating therapy goals into the family's
daily routine
. Collected data as specified by the BCBA on the case and recorded
session notes daily
. Participated in collaborative team meetings
Office Team Staffing, Warrenville, IL
Administrative Assistant
May 2011 - October 2011
. Maintained and updated personnel files
. Benefit enrollment for dental, health and child care for employees
. Sorted and distributed mail
. Participated in special projects to ensure they were completed on time
Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School, Normal, IL
October 2009 - January 2010
Swim Lesson Instructor
. Specifically worked with a student with a hearing impairment to
improve his ability to swim during his P.E. class
. Collaborated with the student's sign language interpreter to determine
the best way to teach the student
. Created and implemented a variety of lesson plans to keep the student
interested in learning to swim
. Communicated with the student's parents through phone calls regarding
the student's behavior and development
Oswegoland Park District, Montgomery, IL
June 2002 - August 2010
Swim Lesson Instructor/Manager
. Adapted teaching style to instruct swimmers, ages 4-16, on the four
swimming strokes, diving and water safety
. Recorded and communicated progress with the swimmers' guardians to
provide excellent customer service and maintain open communication
with the guardians
. Taught one-on-one swim lessons
. Cleaned the facilities at the end of the day
Promoted to Manager in June 2007
. Created employees' schedules every two weeks
. Collaborated with Fox Valley Special Recreation Association in order
to offer the best service possible to participants with disabilities
. Developed trainings for all employees
. Calculated payroll
. Handled the ordering of office supplies
. Conducted interviews and handled hiring
. Scheduled and lead staff meetings
. Designed and photocopied handouts for participants and their guardians
. Evaluated and reviewed employees' performance
. Resolved any disputes or inquiries guardians had about their child's
swim lesson
. Processed and correctly filed paperwork for American Red Cross
. Used the computer, printer, photocopier, fax machine, and telephone
on a daily basis
Volunteer Experience
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, Normal, IL
August 2006-Present
Member, Leadership Nominating Committee Member, Policy & Standards Board
Committee Member
. Volunteered for Champions Are Readers (CAR): A reading enrichment
program to promote literacy in the elementary schools of the community
. Participated in a First Book Fundraiser: A book drive to raise books
for children from low-income families in the community, giving them
the opportunity to read and own their first new books
. Member of the Leadership Nominating Committee: Held the responsibility
of nominating members into office who possess high values and
leadership skills
. Member of the Policy and Standards Board Committee: Held the
responsibility of mediating issues within the chapter and educating
members on the rules, policies, and laws that apply to the
organization
. Professional Development & Affiliations
. Student Speech and Hearing Association, Member
. Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, Leadership Nominating Committee Member and
Policy & Standards Board Committee Member
. Girl Scouts of America, Troop Leader