Jada Thompson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Caring and compassionate professional and student experienced in working with individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling a variety of situations and performing at a high level. Passionate about growing as a professional and acquiring new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Kadiant
2021.10 - 2023.07
- In charge of running sessions with client, and administering the plan for the session.
- Worked on improving fine motor, social, communication, play and sensory skills.
- Used technology to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Worked with teens who have disabilities to work on job skills.
- Organized and monitored tasks like hanging, folding, and separating clothes and other items.
- Wrote reports at the end of each week, to monitor progress.
- Recommended job area/placement at the end of the session.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Rush University
Chicago, IL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2023
Skills
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Behavioral support
- Leadership
- Using technology
- Facilitating conversation
- Setting goals
- Flexibility
Volunteering
- I was in a program called College Mentor for Kids in undergrad. During my time there, I was a mentor for multiple different kids from a local school in Columbus. I helped with the kids to build group skills through activities, encourage positive self-talk and confidence, and looking forward to their future occupations etc.
- I currently volunteer in a program called Rush Buddies, where I help in the Children's hospital to give families a break to get food or whatever they need to do for an hour.
Research
Currently in a research group that is looking into the impact that the Covid-19 Pandemic has had on fieldwork placements and satisfaction.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Kadiant
2021.10 - 2023.07
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries
2021.06 - 2021.08
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Ohio State University
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