Christina DeLotto
Morganville
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Direct Support Professional with a strong foundation in developmental care, emotional support, and individualized interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities. Skilled in applying psychological and behavioral strategies to foster independence, emotional regulation, and growth. Proven ability to build trust, conduct behavioral assessments, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams. Passionate about delivering person-centered care, and committed to ongoing learning and making a meaningful impact in psychology-focused settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project SEARCH Skills Trainer
Community Integrated Services
Philadelphia
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Trained and supervised a cohort of 10 transition-age students (18–22) with developmental and intellectual disabilities, applying behavioral and cognitive techniques to enhance skill acquisition and independence.
- Built therapeutic rapport and trust with students to support social-emotional growth and resilience.
- Developed and implemented individualized accommodations, assistive technologies, and adaptive tools to support diverse learning and behavioral needs.
- Conducted ongoing behavioral and vocational assessments, and synthesized progress data into reports tailored to each participant’s learning, behavioral profile, and support requirements.
- Facilitated regular multidisciplinary meetings with families, program partners, and support staff to align interventions with each participant’s long-term career and psychosocial development goals.
- Established cross-departmental partnerships, securing 5+ new internship opportunities to expand experiential learning for participants.
Employment Trainer - Transition Team
Community Integrated Services
Philadelphia
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided individualized coaching and case management for high school students with disabilities, using a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
- Coordinated with families, school staff, and administration to support student transitions through effective communication and documented service plans.
- Applied behavioral psychology techniques (task analysis, reinforcement strategies) to support vocational and adaptive skill development.
- Delivered travel training to promote independence and community integration using public transportation systems.
Skills Trainer
Community Integrated Services
Philadelphia
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported neurodiverse individuals at community-based job sites, using behavioral prompting hierarchies, redirection, and emotional regulation strategies.
- Delivered empathetic, emotional support and established therapeutic rapport to enhance participants’ self-efficacy, autonomy, and vocational adjustment within real-world settings.
- Collaborated with primary job coaches, employers, and vocational developers to advocate for inclusive workplace practices.
- Maintained accurate, confidential documentation of services and progress using Setworks and other case management systems.
Nanny
Campbell, Hamilton, & Jain Families
Roxborough, Villanova, & Penn Valley
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided consistent, individualized care for children ranging from infancy to adolescence, supporting developmental, emotional, and academic needs in home settings.
- Fostered cognitive and social development through structured routines, educational tutoring (math, reading, science, and art), and age-appropriate enrichment activities.
- Supported transitions and life adjustments (e.g., post-move adaptation) by promoting emotional regulation, independence, and communication skills.
- Created safe, nurturing environments while managing feeding schedules, sleep training, and daily routines, contributing to measurable health milestones (e.g., healthy weight gain from 8th to 15th percentile, sleep independence).
- Maintained detailed daily logs of care, behavior, feedings, and changes using tools like the LUMI tracking system, ensuring seamless communication with parents.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking, organization, and attentiveness by balancing caregiving, academic tutoring, transportation, and household responsibilities for up to 50 hours per week.
Teacher’s Aid
TLC Plus Daycare
Saddle Brook
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Assisted the head teacher in managing activities, ensuring the safety and engagement of children.
- Communicated effectively with children, parents, and coworkers to facilitate smooth operations.
- Coordinated and supervised group activities, including circle time and centered play for all age groups.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children, accommodating special needs with care.
- Demonstrated patience and attention to detail while addressing individual children's needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice, Sociology Minor
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Microsoft Applications: Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word
- Vocational Fit Assessment (VOCFIT)
- Statistic Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
- Data entry and analysis via the Project SEARCH Portal
- ACRE certified, with over 175 hours of additional professional training in developmental support, vocational services, and individualized care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project SEARCH Skills Trainer
Community Integrated Services
06.2023 - 06.2025
Employment Trainer - Transition Team
Community Integrated Services
10.2022 - 06.2023
Skills Trainer
Community Integrated Services
08.2022 - 10.2022
Nanny
Campbell, Hamilton, & Jain Families
03.2021 - 08.2022
Teacher’s Aid
TLC Plus Daycare
06.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice, Sociology Minor
Saint Joseph’s University
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