Gabrielle Rukstales
Chicago,IL
Summary
Personable and empathetic with a natural ability to connect with individuals and foster a supportive environment. Understands principles of behavior analysis and possesses skills in data collection and implementation of behavior intervention plans. Dedicated to making a positive impact on clients' lives through tailored therapeutic approaches. Seeking to apply skills of therapeutic intervention in a youth/juvenile - centered position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Therapist
Westside Children’s Therapy
Elmhurst, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Delivers behavioral services from personalized behavior intervention plans
- Extreme comfortability delivering therapy services to ages 3-13
- Extensive experience working with autism spectrum disorder
- High skill set in delivering applied behavior analysis
- Extreme comfortability with daily data collection
- Communication with clients and families
- Collaboration and cooperation with supervisors to provide childcare services
Summer Nanny
Mary Beth Canty
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed a positive relationship with children by providing support, guidance, and encouragement
- Organized and facilitated daily activities
- Maintained a safe environment for the children by following safety guidelines and procedures
- Actively listened to the children's concerns while providing appropriate solutions or resources when necessary
- Adapted easily to different environments while remaining patient under pressure
Seasonal Bookseller
Barnes and Nobles
Arlington Heights, IL
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting books, magazines, and other merchandise based on their individual needs.
- Greeted customers as they entered the store, providing friendly customer service.
- Explained product features and benefits to encourage sales.
- Processed payments quickly and accurately using cash registers or point-of-sale software systems.
- Suggested additional items to customers based on their interests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hersey High School
Arlington Heights, ILBachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminology, Law and Justice
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2027
Skills
- Childcare
- Therapy Services
- Applied behavioral analysis
- Data collection
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavior intervention plans
- Social skills development
Certification
- RBT certified
- Completed 40 hours course
- Completed supervised observations
- Completed competency assessment
- Passed the BACB exam
Extra-Curricular Activities
Related college courses Social Psychology Punishment & Prison Corrections Developmental Psychology Stats in Behavioral Science Victimization Related college courses Social Psychology Punishment & Prison Corrections Developmental Psychology Stats in Behavioral Science Victimization
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Behavior Therapist
Westside Children’s Therapy
06.2025 - Current
Summer Nanny
Mary Beth Canty
06.2024 - 08.2024
Seasonal Bookseller
Barnes and Nobles
11.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminology, Law and Justice
University of Illinois Chicago
High School Diploma -
Hersey High School