JENNIFER ROMERO
Scottsdale,Arizona
Summary
Recent masters graduate pending CA associate registration, with experience working with at risk populations significantly impacted by trauma. Interested in learning more about and/or specializing in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and the integration of breathwork and yoga in traditional therapy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Child Family Support Services
10.2022 - Current
- Provided individual, group and family counseling to high risk population
- Determined client needs utilizing trauma informed lens
- Collaborated with team members and advocated for clients as needed to promote overall well being of clients in child welfare system
- Educated clients and families on impact of traumatic experiences to promote understanding and support
- Co-facilitated teen grief processing group and intensive outpatient substance use group
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and explored different avenues for regulatory movement with clients
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
04.2022 - Current
- Provided ABA therapy to children on autism spectrum ages 2-11
- Recorded detailed data in order to analyze progress of each patient.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
Instructional Lead Teacher/ Curriculum Developer
Arizona Autism Charter Schools
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Led class of 10-16 children on autism spectrum, functioning at different developmental levels
- Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids, small group instruction, and motivational strategies
- Collaborated with Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in order to develop behavior intervention plans for students
- Completed wide-ranging studies of learning topics and implemented it into formal curriculum for Math, Writing and English and Language Arts.
Case Manager
Open Hearts Family Wellness
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained case load of over 60 clients
- Led child family team meetings and created service plans for clients in collaboration with their families
- Created crisis safety plans as needed and conducted wellness checks to ensure clients in crisis were receiving adequate care
- Conducted annual assessments with clients that included screenings for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety
Mentor Behavior Technician/Substitute Teacher
Desert Choice Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed and facilitated social emotional learning groups of 4-12 students with emotional/behavioral disabilities
- Created and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior modification plans
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona05.2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Trauma Informed Care
- Mind-Body Integration
- Psychoeducation
- Parent Education
- Advocacy
Accomplishments
Kaplan, D. M., Rentscher, K. E., Lim, M., Keating, D., Romero, J., Shah, A., Smith, A. D., York, K. A., Milek, A., Tackman, A. M., Alisici, E., & Mehl, M. R. (2020). Best practices for Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) data coding and processing: A practical guide for researchers. Behavior Research Methods, 1-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/sl3428-019- 01333-y
Timeline
Therapist
Child Family Support Services
10.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
04.2022 - Current
Instructional Lead Teacher/ Curriculum Developer
Arizona Autism Charter Schools
10.2020 - 04.2022
Case Manager
Open Hearts Family Wellness
06.2020 - 09.2020
Mentor Behavior Technician/Substitute Teacher
Desert Choice Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arizona
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