Developmental Therapist with Autism Experience

Brittany Zervos

***** *. **** ****** ***** ~ Manhattan, IL, 60442 ~ 708-***-**** ~ *******@*****.***

EDUCATION: DePaul University

School of Education

Bachelor degree in Elementary Education (Type 03)

Concentration: Psychology

Developmental Therapy Credential

EXPERIENCE:

September 2015- ABC Developmental Play, Ltd Orland Park, Illinois

Present Developmental Therapist

Work with children who meet the needs of individuals displaying symptoms of Autism, as well as neurological, developmental and/or behavioral concerns/delays.

Work with children on social skills, daily living skills, and academics, as well as sensory, fine motor, gross motor and speech delays/deficiencies.

Provide one-on-one instruction, and small group instruction, as deemed appropriate based on their current skill level.

Assist children in learning through play while interacting with toys, interacting with people, imitating what they see around them, and exploring.

Help children to acquire skills who have difficulties interacting functionally within their environment because of low muscle tone, poor posture, poor motor coordination, poor language skills, sensory integration differences, decreased attention span, behavioral issues, etc.

Look at how children are developing during the most significant period of develop, which is birth through five years.

Focus mostly on addressing cognitive skills, language and communication, social-emotional skills and behavior, gross and fine motor skills, and self-help skills.

Assess a child's global development and identify specific areas of need and areas of strength. Develop play activities designed to help a child overcome their challenges and improve the quality of their interactions in order to help them gain confidence in their own ability to learn and to acquire typical skills.

Identify areas of developmental delay whether arising from physiological, neurological, or environmental factors, or a combination of factors.

Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions for the child and the family to promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction in order to maximize functional independence and improve the quality of life at home and in the community.

Provide consultation for the parents and other professionals

March 2015- Center For Behavior Intervention Mokena, Illinois

August 2015 Behavior Therapist

Worked with children who meet the needs of individuals displaying symptoms of Autism, as well as neurological, developmental and/or behavioral concerns.

Gather information/data based on the individualized programs set up for each child by their assigned BCBA.

Worked with children on social skills, daily living skills, and academics.

Provided one-on-one instruction, small group instruction, and/or large group instruction, as deemed appropriate based on the child’s/children’s current skill level.

Along with intensive instruction, data is gathered and recorded on any inappropriate behaviors daily to ensure that they are addressed appropriately and included in their behavior plan monitored by the BCBA.

December 2014- Horizon Therapy, LLC Tinley Park, Illinois

January 2015 Developmental Therapist and Office Manager

Worked with children who meet the needs of individuals displaying symptoms of Autism, as well as neurological, developmental and/or behavioral concerns/delays.

Worked with children on social skills, daily living skills, and academics, as well as sensory, fine motor, gross motor and speech delays/deficiencies.

Provide one-on-one instruction, and small group instruction, as deemed appropriate based on their current skill level.

Oversaw daily operations, workflow, and organization of office and client files

Entered therapist charges and processed payroll

Worked with Service Coordinators to initiate the

evaluation/assessment process

Communicated with Service Coordinators and parents regarding

children receiving services through Horizon Therapy, LLC.

Assisted Speech, Occupational, and Developmental Therapists

working for Horizon Therapy

Made sure all Therapists were current on all authorizations and

informed of new evaluations and/or direct services for them to

provide.

Interacted professionally with other employees and maintained

professional relationships with both Therapists and Service

Coordinators.

Knowledge of basic operating systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and the internet

Good organizational and management skills

Provided the required leadership, support and direction for office

initiatives

Managed facility procedures related to insurance and billing and

solved patients’ queries regarding insuranceand billing

Ability to handle and resolve challenging problems

Established priorities and did well multi tasking

Communicated effectively

Worked well under pressure

Worked with a diverse staff and administration

Always made sure to meet deadlines

Responded to sensitive inquiries or complaints

Well organized and recognized needs of the facility

March 2012- Nanny/Tutor Chicago, Illinois

November 2013

Provided care for multiple children

Continued children’s daily routines during week days

Assisted with school work, activities, etc.

Engaged children in different activities,

especially educational experiences

Prepared and served meals

Took children to and from school and activities

Took on/over most parental responsibilities

Assisted children with extensive homework and test prep

January, 2011 – Huntington Learning Center Naperville, Illinois

February 2012 K-12 Tutor

Tutor most students in Math and Reading

Work with students in all subjects based on Huntington’s individualized curriculum

Engage and encourage students in the continual development of many different skills, such as reading, study habits, etc.

Demonstrate teacher capabilities and responsibilities to a certain extent

Received Teacher of the Month after two months of joining the team

June, 2001- Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, Illinois

August, 2004 Candy Striper

Demonstrating patient service skills meeting emotional needs as well as physical.

Performed well under pressure during busy days carrying out tasks delegated to me within my job description.

Responsible for assisting nursing staff regarding patient needs.

Interacted well with all ancillary departments.

June, 2005- Southside Orthopedics Palos Heights, Illinois

July, 2006 Certified Nursing Assistant and office assistant

Extensive filing and retrieval of old and new charts.

Responsible for assisting with any needs by office personnel or physicians.

Recording data regarding services rendered by physicians.

Organizing charts needed for following day appointments.

November, 2006- Center for Reconstructive Surgery Oak Lawn, Illinois

June, 2007 Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisted nurses in the recovery room preparing patients being admitted for surgery taking a preliminary history and vital signs.

Assured that all supplies were available for the nurses to complete there assessments and start IV’s and stocked unit with necessary supplies.

Implemented safety protocol pre and post operatively.

Maintained CPR certification.

Emotional support rendered to patients and their family.

August 2007- Nanny Chicago, Illinois

July, 2010

Provided care for multiple children

Continued children’s daily routines during week days

Assisted with school work, activities, etc.

Engaged children in different activities,

especially educational experiences

Prepared and served meals

Took children to and from school and activities

Took on/over most parental responsibilities

November, 2007- Bebe Sport Chicago, Illinois

June, 2008 Leading Sales Representative

Assisted many types of clients, some difficult, some easy in a

professional manner at all times.

Checking in, organizing, and displaying merchandise.

Frequent compliments relayed to manager regarding my fashion

ability, patience, and personable touch my clients felt they received

during their consumer experience with me.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Word Perfect, Adobe Photoshop, and Internet research

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Conversational in English, to a slight degree in German.

PERSONAL: 500+ community service hrs at Palos Community Hospital (2001- 2004)

Cheerleading captain senior year of high school

MVP for 2 years

Selected National Cheerleading Association Award numerous times

Strong leadership capabilities and working well with others

Adept with Mac and PC, smart board, Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe software

Proficient in Microsoft, internet research, curriculum design,

Volunteer Work:

Candy Striper

Palos Community Hospital

June 2001 – August 2004 (3 years 3 months)Health

Demonstrating patient service skills meeting emotional needs as well as physical

Performed well under pressure during busy days carrying out tasks delegated to me within my job description

Responsible for assisting nursing staff regarding patient needs

Interacted well with all ancillary departments

Chicago Cares

2008Children

Working In The Schools (WITS) Program

2009Education

Chicago Lights

2010Education

• Tutored students twice a week for two months

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