KATE BRODY
Summary
compassionate and solutfocus ssional with a background and developmental therapy and a strong track record of helping families identify effective services, equipment and products to support individual needs and promote developmental achievement, skilled and consultative communication needs assessment and relationship building seeking to leverage a client centered mindset and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic sales role
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Therapist
Sunshine Services
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the therapeutic process.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in designing and implementing effective developmental therapy sessions for diverse clientele.
- Delivered high-quality therapy services, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate client records, documenting progress toward goals and providing essential information for team collaboration.
- Provided ongoing support and education to families, empowering them to actively participate in their child''s therapy process.
- Identified and recommended appropriate therapeutic products and services to families, aligning, developmental goals with effective solutions
Seasonal Sales Associate
M.S. MS Mcllean
12.2015 - 12.2024
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and offered to personally wrap packages.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure smooth coordination of orders requiring both pick-up and shipping services..
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales while building lasting relationships with customers.
Preschool Teacher
West Hills Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, and directors.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness, success and safety.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Fostered a well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Church Nursery Worker
Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Education
Child & Family Studies - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2023
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Needs Assessment
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Listening
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
Timeline
Developmental Therapist
Sunshine Services
07.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
West Hills Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2022 - 05.2023
Church Nursery Worker
Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church
08.2021 - 05.2022
Seasonal Sales Associate
M.S. MS Mcllean
12.2015 - 12.2024
Child & Family Studies - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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