ISABELLA VALDES GILLESPIE
Deerfield
Summary
I am a passionate hard worker. With lots of experience in many areas in/outside of working, able to adjust and learn quickly. Focused on helping people and giving big smiles. I am a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician with expertise working in natural environments one on one and implementing plans. I possess strong communication skills, and a passion for building bonds with children.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
A Better Way ABA
Stoughton
02.2025 - Current
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Applied Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to enhance client learning during instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Facilitated social skills training to improve client communication abilities.
- Supported skill development through structured activities and play-based learning.
- Worked individually with clients in their homes to provide personalized support.
- Provided verbal prompts and physical guidance to support client learning.
- Documented daily client behaviors and responses to interventions accurately.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Learning & Beyond Preschool
McFarland
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed lesson plans and age-appropriate curriculum projects to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Created lesson plans, curriculum development, and age/development projects.
- Communicated academic progress and addressed concerns to support each child's development.
- Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere/building bonds with the children.
- Sorted and arranged materials for planned activities. for various activities such as arts and crafts projects or dramatic play areas.
- Managed supervision of children's outdoor playtime to promote safety. play time activities and enforced playground rules.
- Managed classrooms from 4 to 15 students, demonstrating excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Established good communication between other teachers.
Aisles online/night shift lead
Hyvee
Madison
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, inventory control, and customer orders to support seamless workflow.
- Coordinated training sessions on job expectations and customer service techniques to enhance team readiness.
- Reviewed daily production logs to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated training sessions such as job expectations and customer service techniques.
- Built strong connections with employees and customers to foster teamwork.
Cashier/customer service
Shoe carnival
Madison
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated cash register, ensuring accurate processing of payments, returns, and exchanges to maintain transaction integrity.
- Executed opening and closing procedures, including cash counting, restocking, and cleaning to ensure efficient store operations.
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning.
- Delivered excellent customer service by greeting customers and proactively offering assistance to enhance their shopping experience.
Cashier/customer service
Shusters Playtime Farm
Deerfield
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Operated cash register, processing transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered courteous service to customers, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Informed customers about product features and benefits, aiding in their purchasing decisions.
- Developed strong knowledge base regarding product features, benefits, and more.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison East High School
Madison, WISkills
- Child safety
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Natural environment training
- Reinforcement procedures
- Prompting strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Client engagement
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation techniques
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Efficient under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Patience and empathy
- Relationship building
- Skill development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Encouragement and motivation
Certification
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Abusive Head Trauma
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- SIDS Training
- CPR
- Safety Care training
Languages
Spanish, Beginner
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
A Better Way ABA
02.2025 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Learning & Beyond Preschool
04.2024 - 01.2025
Aisles online/night shift lead
Hyvee
10.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier/customer service
Shoe carnival
09.2021 - 06.2022
Cashier/customer service
Shusters Playtime Farm
09.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Madison East High School