Izabella Baiano
Private Household
Bridgeville,PA
10
years of professional experience
Motivated individual with experience in counseling, education and client services with various demographics. Strengths include, leadership, professionalism, effective communication, and motivation to learn and develop in her field. Trusted to support children, adults, families, and groups of varying genders, ages, and cultures using a multitude of counseling and psychoeducational techniques.
Work History
Lead Bartender
3 Years 4 Months- Managing workflow, maintaining accurate preparation timing to ensure guest happiness.
- Training new employees on enhancing guest experience, enforcing accuracy in steps of service, proper usage of POS system, and accurately handling serving procedures.
- Promptly resolving any guest issues while maintaining professional service quality.
- Developing and retaining loyal customers by cultivating a welcoming and captivating atmosphere for patrons.
In-Home Nanny
3 Years 11 Months- Engaging in and supervising daily routines that help to ensure safe, structured care in a home environment.
- Planning age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, emotional, and developmental growth.
- Coordinating schedules regarding school, extracurricular activities, and appointments with reliable transportation support.
- Responding calmly and appropriately to conflicts and emergencies while prioritizing child safety and wellbeing.
- Providing consistent nurturing care and enhancing the emotional well being of the children.
- Fostering a safe, judgement-free, and stimulating environment for children to feel free to express themselves.
Counseling Intern
9 Months- Used various counseling techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, play therapy, and trauma-focused therapy to support various demographics, such as children, families, adults, and couples.
- Collaborated with licensed professionals in the counseling field to develop consistent and informative treatment plans.
- Conducted intake assessments to identify presenting concerns in clients and gather an accurate history of the client(s).
- Displayed competence in ethical standards and best practices.
- Documented and maintained accurate progress notes and clinical records compliant with American Counseling Association confidentiality standards.
- Actively participated in clinical supervision to assess and refine counseling approaches and collaborate with professionals to strengthen understanding of the counseling field.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
3 Months- Gathered client histories for treatment planning.
- Monitored client behavior and reported any concerns to clinical staff.
- Maintained ethical and professional boundaries when working with clients on both individual and group levels.
- Contributed to the development of client wellness in the program by facilitating and participating in groups and group activities.
- Conducted substance use intakes and gathered client histories for treatment planning.
- Accurately documented session notes, updates on client progress and treatment plan revisions to best suit the needs of the client(s).
- Supported client wellness and advocacy by actively coming to and observing Narcotics Anonymous meetings while maintaining confidentiality standards compliant with the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics.
Teacher
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered engaging instruction tailored to the wants and needs of students in order to gain the utmost understanding of each subject and lesson taught
- Created and planned daily lessons in various subjects such as reading, writing, math, art, and science in order to support cognitive growth, development, and enrichment individualized and tailored to the individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to write and maintain an accurate and supportive Individualized Education Program (IEP) for student(s) when necessary.
- Encouraged consistent routines and strategies to enhance positive redirection while managing behaviors of students in the classroom.
- Built rapport with each student by forming connections and ensuring comfort and contentment in the classroom on a unique and personal level.
Summer Camp Assistant Director
3 Months- Collaborated and coordinated daily plans for camp operations, assigning coverage where needed and ensuring a smooth flow of program routines.
- Supervised staff and supported enforcement of expectations regarding safety and behavior.
- Assumed a role of leadership when tasked with assignments that the lead director was not present for.
- Developed activities that provided students with a healthy balance of enrichment, recreation, and engagement with one another.
- Monitored attendance, incident reports, and parent communication to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Lifeguard
5 Years 3 Months- Monitored pool area to ensure and enforce rules regarding safety and accident prevention.
- Responded quickly, calmly, and appropriately to any aquatic emergencies which included delivering first aid and CPR as needed.
- Inspected water and pool conditions, equipment, and surrounding areas for any potential hazards.
- Enforced any policies necessary to maintain a safe and orderly recreation environment for all patrons of the pool.
- Completed opening and closing duties, including ensuring all rescue equipment was ready.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
- 3.8 GPA
Master of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
- Dean's List Fall 2019
- Dean's List Spring 2022
- Certificate in Early Childhood Development
- Certificate in Infant/Toddler Education
Skills
Strong work ethic
Reliability and punctuality
Professionalism and discretion
Early childhood education
Effective communication techniques
Family and patient education
Counseling techniques
Patient assessments
Behavioral interventions
Case management
Group facilitation
Treatment Planning
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Alpha House
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Lead Bartender
Falcons Management
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
In-Home Nanny
Private Household
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Extended Day Services
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Teacher
Extended Day Services
08.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Lifeguard
Hunting Ridge CSA
05.2016 - 08.2021Read More
Carlow University
Master of Science from Professional Counseling
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West Virginia University
Master of Science from Child Development And Family Studies
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