Lilly Emerson
Eureka,CA
Summary
I am a highly motivated employee who desires to take on new challenges with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I like to stay open for criticism to improve while also being reliable in places that I am needed and knowledgeable about. My hunger to improve and advance is insatiable. I can work effectively unsupervised and quickly while mastering new skills. I like to stay organized and motivated to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. I am constantly seeking any level of opportunities to expand my skills while facilitating personal and career-based growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Inclusive Education and Community Partnership
Eureka, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Teacher's Assistant
Ridgewood Elementary School
Cutten, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center
Arcata, CA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Observed and documented each infant's progress on a daily basis.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Engaged with children through playtime activities such as reading stories, singing songs.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized classroom environment including sanitizing toys and furniture regularly.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate physical, emotional, cognitive growth in infants.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Assisted with diaper changes, feeding, and general hygiene needs of the infants.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2023
Skills
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Patient Support
- Daily Living Skill Development
- Social Skill Development
Affiliations
- While I prepared and waited for graduate school I started taking classes at my old community college to raise my GPA. I also utilized the opportunity to pursue a personal hobby while I prepare for my career.
- I engaged with campus life and my local community by joining a club, ADPIC (Asian, Desi, Island Pacificer club), that allowed for me to explore my own ethnicity and people alike.
- I am currently working two jobs that pertain to my career in order to receive real life experience as well as opening many future opportunities in the field.
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Inclusive Education and Community Partnership
09.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Ridgewood Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - English
Shasta College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Humboldt
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