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Brianna Collazo

New York,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

ABA Therapist

Achievement Behavior Services
04.2023 - Current
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
  • Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
  • Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and functioning of upper extremities.
  • Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.
  • Provided balanced developmental and academic curricula for students, nurturing personal progress in treatment areas.
  • Developed patient remediation in established deficit areas to support targeted treatment goals.
  • Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions, displaying theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and clinical treatment techniques.
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
  • Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
  • Established and provided discipline-specific instruction to patients, families, caregivers and staff.

Lead Youth Educator

Hudson Guild- Elliot Center
02.2023 - 04.2023


  • Will pick up kids 4th to 5th grade from school monitored 22 kids throughout the day
  • Provided snack to each participant
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Completed and held documentation of daily reports of any incidents along with any behavioral problems, meal counts, sheets of allergies of participants and attendance logs.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Attended monthly department meetings contributing with new ideas
  • Conducted and will lead lesson plans that will help kids learn more about emotional conflicts within themselves and become more empathetic to each other
  • Encouraging kids in learning how to cope with any hardships and learn how to express them appropriately with others and them selves

Assistant Floater Daycare/Pre-K Teacher

Hudson Guild- Children’s Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Will help monitor toddlers 2-4 years of age around the classroom ensuring to follow safety protocol and help them with any help necessary.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work.
  • Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
  • Monitored and guided children with potty time will have them ask help if needed
  • Maintained positive demeanor to facilitate stable, consistent environment.
  • Repaired office equipment and children's play area toys.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.

Assistant Youth Educator

Hudson Guild- Elliot Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Picked up children Kindergarten to First grade from school at 2:30pm will then come back to center to await pick up at 6:00pm.
  • Will provide snack time then help out with homework.
  • Provided the Youth Educator with any help necessary
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Worked with lead educator to Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grades.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Camp Counselor-SYEP

Hudson Guild- Elliot Center
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked with children Kindergarten and 1st grade arrival of time at 8:00am to 6:00pm
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by Listening to each other’s feelings and sitting down and explaining why it is important to understand each other and feelings
  • Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
  • Attended field trips while going over rules and expectations for outside activities while learning to have empathy and building friendships with one another

Intern/ Assistant Facilitator

Children’s Aid- Dunlevy Milbank Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Participated in Smart Arty where professionals from different worksites(TikTok manager, a graphic Designer from The NY Times , professional podcast producer, and a video editor)
  • where we made projects that contribute to their brands.
  • Monitored adolescents as an Assistant Facilitator ages 13-15 and 5-9
  • Participated in Seminars with adolescents discussing what is going on in theworld, and processed their feelings especially about having empathy for each
  • Assisted lead in tracking student participation and collaboration with teachers and counselors.
  • Handled issues involving system access and performed troubleshooting.
  • Maintained accurate records and reported data related to program participation and success.
  • Educated patients on potentially beneficial wellness services.
  • Provided self-esteem and anger management group therapy.
  • Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.

Team Leader

Taft Early Childhood Center
07.2021 - 08.2021


•Guided my group of adolescents as a team leader their ages ranging 14-15 on learning how to research and collect data information about sexual health.


•Have monitored group on creating

Podcasts about different topics surrounding the title on sexual health


•Advised group on the process of learning about templates and what they are used for guiding the process of usage and the importance of organization when starting a podcast


•Revised and edited each group members scripts fixing any minor mistakes any punctuation that needed to be added


•Went over and explained each topic surrounding the main subject sexual health, on what it meant, what is looks like and what to do and how to do it.


•Released the Podcast to minorities that can use the information and share the

importance of sexual health while also expanding their own knowledge on how

sexual health can be brought to life in their own life so they can spread

awareness.

  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.

Education

High School Equivalency -

REstart Academy
New York, NY
03.2021

Skills

  • Group Assistance
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Crisis Situations
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Emotional Support
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Document Coordination
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Organizational Optimization
  • Encouragement and Motivation
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Leadership Promotion
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Homework Assistance
  • Instructional Improvements
  • Parent Communication
  • Student Performance Data
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

ABA Therapist

Achievement Behavior Services
04.2023 - Current

Lead Youth Educator

Hudson Guild- Elliot Center
02.2023 - 04.2023

Assistant Floater Daycare/Pre-K Teacher

Hudson Guild- Children’s Center
11.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Youth Educator

Hudson Guild- Elliot Center
10.2022 - 02.2023

Camp Counselor-SYEP

Hudson Guild- Elliot Center
07.2022 - 08.2023

Intern/ Assistant Facilitator

Children’s Aid- Dunlevy Milbank Center
08.2021 - 12.2022

Team Leader

Taft Early Childhood Center
07.2021 - 08.2021

High School Equivalency -

REstart Academy
Brianna Collazo