Diana Torres
Prospect Heights,IL
Summary
Attentive Family Service Worker specializing in helping children and families navigate challenging situations. Experienced ABA Behavior Therapist with a passion for providing therapeutic services to children with autism and other developmental disorders. Skilled in implementing individualized treatment plans, tracking progress, and facilitating positive behavioral changes. Strong background in supervision, teaching, and childcare, committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Family Liaison
Springman Middle School
Glenview, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Organized and updated family contact information efficiently.
- Facilitated smooth flow of communication among educators, pupils, and families in bilingual English/Spanish mediums.
- Provided interpretation services to parents during EIP and 504 plan meetings.
- Organized meetings and events to foster cultural understanding among bilingual staff.
- Coordinated multiple cultural events to facilitate cross-cultural communication.
- Supported immigrant families transitioning into the school district.
- Assisted families in understanding eligibility criteria for various services and facilitated collection of necessary information and documents.
- Collaborated with social workers to provide student support.
Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - Current
- Directing and supervising the daily operations of a team consisting of 15 employees.
- Monitored project advancement and delivered prompt inputs to colleagues.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Connected and communicated effectively with associates, management, store suppliers, and customers.
- Accomplished all assigned seasonal projects, merchandising events and tasks to meet deadlines with high quality
- Training and development of safety procedures to boost awareness among staff members, utilizing computer skills to enhance training modules
- Recognized great behavior from associates and helped create a positive work environment.
ABA Behavior Therapist
ABA Autism Services
Chicago, Illinois
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Implemented ABA therapy strategies to enhance client behavior, social interactions, and communication skills.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor clients' advancements and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated to support client development with families and professionals
- Used verbal prompts and reinforcement strategies to enhance desired behaviors.
- Facilitated independence in daily living skills through the use of visual supports, including picture schedules.
- Delivered evidence-based therapy sessions to clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Apex Pediatric Therapy Services
Palatine, Illinois
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and applied customized behavior intervention strategies for individual clients.
- Monitored and documented client progress, implementing data-driven modifications to therapy plans.
- Provided training and support to parents and caregivers.
- Delivered autism spectrum disorder therapy to individuals on a one-to-one basis.
- Collaborated on treatment plan implementation with teachers, parents, and professionals.
- Applied positive behavior reinforcement methods that minimized disruptive client conduct.
Supervisor
Glenview School District
Glenview, Illinois
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Initiates coordination for recess activities as required.
- Interacted frequently with students in a respectful and caring manner.
- Contributes effectively in maintaining a welcoming and student-focused atmosphere.
- Collaborated with educators and school administration to maintain a safe and focused environment for students during recess.
- Actively engages students to meet clear behavior expectations. Demonstrates integrity, leadership, and professionalism as a positive member of the school community.
- Adheres to assigned duties as instructed by the assistant principal.
Spanish Teacher
Language In Action
Morton Grove, Illinois
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught Spanish language courses to students with varying ages and levels of proficiency.
- Created compelling teaching strategies and course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to establish a nurturing learning atmosphere for students.
- Invited community's native speakers to classrooms for authentic examples of spoken Spanish.
- Developed customized curriculum catered to individual student's academic capacity.
Childcare Provider
Anna's Day Care
Orange, California
02.2009 - 08.2013
- Delivered a full range of childcare services to create a secure and caring atmosphere.
- Created age-appropriate activities to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Regularly communicated with parents regarding their child's development and requirements.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Read books aloud to small groups of children.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2022
Coursework - Clinical Psychology
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL12-2020
Diploma - Access & Disability Services
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL12-2020
Diploma - Counseling For Children: Counseling Psychology
New Hope School of Counseling
Chicago, IL08-2009
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Individualized treatment planning
- Behavioral data collection and analysis
- Child and adolescent development
- Multilingual communication (Spanish/English)
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Parent and caregiver training
- Team collaboration and leadership
Timeline
Bilingual Family Liaison
Springman Middle School
08.2024 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
ABA Autism Services
12.2022 - 08.2024
Spanish Teacher
Language In Action
09.2021 - 05.2022
Supervisor
Glenview School District
08.2021 - 10.2022
ABA Behavior Therapist
Apex Pediatric Therapy Services
09.2020 - 12.2022
Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
09.2013 - Current
Childcare Provider
Anna's Day Care
02.2009 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Social Work
William Rainey Harper College
Coursework - Clinical Psychology
William Rainey Harper College
Diploma - Access & Disability Services
William Rainey Harper College
Diploma - Counseling For Children: Counseling Psychology
New Hope School of Counseling
Similar Profiles
Damian SztabaDamian Sztaba
Irrigation Technician at Springman Sprinklers IncIrrigation Technician at Springman Sprinklers Inc
Susan McHoneSusan McHone
Educational Diagnostician at Rogers Middle School/Hays Middle School/ Reynolds Middle SchoolEducational Diagnostician at Rogers Middle School/Hays Middle School/ Reynolds Middle School
Nouzha ZouakNouzha Zouak
Middle School French Teacher 6,7,8 at HBT Middle School & SW Middle SchoolMiddle School French Teacher 6,7,8 at HBT Middle School & SW Middle School