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Kennedy Szymanski

Duluth,Minnesota

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience supporting children with autism and behavioral needs with private families. Skilled in applying ABA, OT and speech principles and fostering interpersonal skills. I excel in creating structured environments that promote emotional regulation and independence. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with families and professionals to achieve developmental goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Private Client
08.2024 - Current

· Provide individualized care for a child with autism and ADHD, focusing on behavior management, communication, and adaptive functioning

· Implement consistent routines and sensory-friendly activities, supporting emotional regulation and growth.

· Collaborate with parents to set and maintain developmental goals in home and community settings.

Personal Care Assistant

Private Client
05.2024 - 08.2024

· Supported an adolescent with Malan syndrome in developing daily living and self-care skills.

· Facilitated social opportunities to maintain peer relationships and community engagement

· Encouraged independence and emotional regulation through structured activities and consistent routines.

Childcare Assistant

Paidea Child Development-center
05.2022 - 08.2024

· Worked closely with teachers and the director to design and implement strategies supporting a child with behavioral needs.

· Guided children’s integration into group activities through positive reinforcement and individualized support.

· Promoted readiness for school by focusing on emotional regulation, social participation, and routine consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
05-2027

Skills

  • Understanding of ABA principles
  • Specialized support for autism
  • Interpersonal skills development
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration with support professionals
  • Behavioral reinforcement techniques

Experience

Speech-Language Pathology Field Experiences 

Supervised by Licensed SLP, Justice Allen Page Elementary, Oakdale Mn 

Class-Based Experience | Spring 2022 - Fall 2023

  • Conducted sessions under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Assisted in implementing individualized communication and language development strategies.
  • Supported children with autism and developmental delays improving expressive and receptive language skills.
  • Gained experience with adaptive communication methods and positive reinforcement techniques.



Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Private Client
08.2024 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Private Client
05.2024 - 08.2024

Childcare Assistant

Paidea Child Development-center
05.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science

University of Minnesota Duluth
Kennedy Szymanski