Hannah L. Walder
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated person-centered worker with diverse experience in educational, clinical, and supportive environments. Demonstrates expertise in behavior observation, conflict resolution, and relationship building while exhibiting strong communication skills and adaptability. Proven track record of fostering positive relationships with adolescents and a commitment to advancing knowledge in psychology and mental health counseling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RCA Graduate Assistant
Northeastern Illinois University Campus Recreation
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted Dr. Hulya Ermis with administrative and research tasks for the 'Resilient Warrior' project, an arts-based resiliency program for elementary school counseling curriculum.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Facilitated regular check-in meetings with advisor to ensure clear communication and goal alignment.
- Provided feedback and suggestions on recruitment plans for research subjects.
Part-Time Nanny
Private Household
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and assisted three children in getting ready for school each morning.
- Organized children's backpacks, packed lunches, and noted important dates to ensure daily preparedness.
- Managed laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and household organization.
Substitute Assistant Teacher
Near North Montessori School
03.2023 - Current
- Supports classroom activities and works in concert with the other classroom teachers to ensure classroom rules are followed.
- Guides and manages student behavior, and social dynamics in the classroom, recess, and special activities.
- Helps set up, clean, and maintain classroom environments.
- Communicates observations with other teachers and support staff to determine the needs of students.
- Developed creative and personalized routines to maintain student attention and rapport.
Crisis Counselor
National Crisis Text Line
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Provided a safe and judgment-free space for texters in personal crises to bring them down from a hot moment to a cool, calm.
- Practiced active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and safety planning for people in crisis.
- Gave texters referrals and informed them of resources to help them in case of a future crisis.
- Offered guidance on coping mechanisms and strategies to manage future crises.
Lead Camp Counselor
Near North Montessori
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and led 'Little Chefs' cooking camp for elementary-aged students, fostering culinary skills and teamwork.
- Developed creative recipes and taught children how to shop for ingredients.
- Guided children through the process of reading recipes, preparing ingredients, and writing their own cookbook.
Professional Nanny
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided quality childcare to one nonverbal, 4-year-old boy diagnosed with autism.
- Engaged in play-based learning to help the child adjust to using a communication device and American Sign Language.
- I cooked all of the child's meals and created a food exposure meal plan to aid in the child's acceptance of new foods and textures.
- Transported the child to preschool, therapy sessions, and other public areas of entertainment, such as museums, restaurants, and zoos.
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided in-home and center-based ABA therapy for a caseload of seven children, ages 2-6, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
- Engaged with children in play-based therapy to help build their skills and social awareness, while documenting their progress.
- Implemented reinforcement techniques to improve children's independence in social interactions and communication practices.
- Communicated with senior therapists and supervisors about barriers to progress, and suggested possible changes to treatment plans or program instructions.
Lead Research Assistant
DePaul University Communication Lab
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with Leah Bryant, head researcher for the project titled 'Family Distancing Due to Political Differences.'
- Initiated recruitment of participants through snowball sampling, social media posts, and professional listserv announcements.
- Reviewed and edited automated transcriptions of interviews for accuracy.
Student Research Assistant
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Researched and collected data for the Emotion and Cognition Lab through literature reviews and participant surveys.
- Conducted interviews with participants, and recorded the results of surveys and tests.
- Conducted follow-up interviews over the phone with participants involved in the research study.
Care Companion
Journey Care Hospice
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided companionship and socialization to patients living with a terminal illness.
- Shared music, crafts, reading, movies, etc., to make patients' last days more enjoyable.
- Provided a calm presence to patients and their family members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development, Relational Communication
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Academic research
- Teaching assistance
- Student and parent relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Small group instruction
- Discussion facilitation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Functional communication training
- Behavioral assessment
- Reinforcement procedures
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Family relations
Volunteer Experience
- Crisis Counselor, National Crisis Text Line, Chicago, IL, 08/01/19, Present, Provided a safe and judgement-free space for texters in personal crises to bring them down from a hot moment to a cool calm, Practiced active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and safety planning for people in crisis, Gave texters referrals and inform them of resources to help them in case of future crisis
- Student Research Assistant, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 12/01/18, 03/31/20, Researched and collected Data for the Emotion & Cognition Lab through literature reviews and participant surveys, Conducted interviews with participants and recorded results of surveys and tests, Conducted follow-up interviews over the phone with participants involved in research study
- Care Companion, Journey Care Hospice, Chicago, IL, 03/01/18, 06/30/19, Provided companionship and socialization to patients living with terminal illness., Shared music, crafts, reading, movies, etc. to make patients' last days more enjoyable, Provided a calm presence to patients and their family members.
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Elementary
Timeline
RCA Graduate Assistant
Northeastern Illinois University Campus Recreation
08.2024 - Current
Part-Time Nanny
Private Household
06.2024 - Current
Lead Camp Counselor
Near North Montessori
06.2024 - 08.2025
Substitute Assistant Teacher
Near North Montessori School
03.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny
01.2022 - 02.2023
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
11.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Research Assistant
DePaul University Communication Lab
06.2020 - 06.2020
Crisis Counselor
National Crisis Text Line
08.2019 - Current
Student Research Assistant
DePaul University
12.2018 - 03.2020
Care Companion
Journey Care Hospice
03.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development, Relational Communication
DePaul University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Northeastern Illinois University
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