Occupational Therapy Research Assistant

Brenda Guerrero

She/Her

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Education

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL August ‘24 - Present

-Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL August ‘20 - May ‘23

-Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

-Graduated with a 3.8 GPA

-Dean’s List 6 consecutive semesters

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL August ‘19 - May ‘20

-Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience

-Transferred after First Year

Work Experience

Research Assistant Chicago, IL October ‘24 - Present

-Assisting in the IPROACTIF Intervention

adapted and translated for Latinx individuals

LEND Fellowship Trainee Chicago, IL August ‘24 - Present

-Advanced training for graduate students,

professionals, self-advocates, and family

members to address the needs of individuals

with autism and other developmental

disabilities.

Behavior Therapist at Blue Bird Day Chicago, IL October ‘23 - August ‘24

-Providing ABA therapy to children ages 3-6 years

Therapist Assistant at Blue Bird Day Chicago, IL May ‘23 - October ‘23

-Overseeing children ages 4-5 throughout various

forms of pediatric therapy

Therapist at BGF Children’s Therapy Chicago, IL January ‘22 - July ‘23

-Working individually with children with autism through customized programs that address their needs

Additional Experience

Intern at Tuesday’s Child

-Aided in the behavioral summer preschool program June ‘22 - August ‘22 with the classroom routine, working individually with the students and teachers

Youth Worker Spring Camp Counselor at

Life Changing Community Outreach Inc. March ‘21 - April ‘21

-Lead a STEM-based program for

kids in elementary and middle school

Volunteer at Centro Romero Chicago, IL

-Tutoring and taking care of kids below September ‘19 - January ‘20 the age of 13 through weekly sessions

Fluent in Spanish

Accomplishments and Awards

Summa Cum Laude Undergraduate Distinction May ‘23

Nu Rho Psi National Honors Society Member January ‘23 Dean’s List at Loyola University Chicago May ‘19

Certifications

RBT Certified

Paraprofessional License

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

BLS Certified

CPI Certified

IRB Certified

Food Handlers Certification

Mandated Reporter

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