Linda Hernandez
La Salle,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Cultivate Behavioral Health And Education
09.2022 - Current
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Implemented exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
Manager
Kristine's Shower
10.2015 - 09.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Daycare Teacher
Caring Hands Daycare
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2020
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2013
Skills
- Coping Skills Development
- Client Motivation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Redirection
- Constructive Feedback
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Cultivate Behavioral Health And Education
09.2022 - Current
Manager
Kristine's Shower
10.2015 - 09.2022
Daycare Teacher
Caring Hands Daycare
03.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
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