Natalya De La Cruz
Prosper,USA
Summary
Applying for grad schools to get a master in Education/ Counseling Education.
Attentive childcare worker with years of experience experience in fostering child safety, development, and wellbeing. Skilled in planning and engaging in activities to support curiosity and achievement of developmental and motor development milestones. Strong relationship-builder with excellent documentation and behavior management skills. Enthusiastic about mentoring children and promoting good behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
BelayOn Autism Services
Prosper, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized plans for clients to help them meet their personal goals.
- Provided guidance and support to families, helping them better understand the needs of their children with behavioral challenges.
- Conducted assessments of client's social, emotional, educational and behavioral functioning in order to develop treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and adjusting as needed based on client feedback.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Encouraged parents to use positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards systems for desired behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
- Assisted in developing new programs or activities to promote positive behavior change among clients.
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors and other clinicians to discuss case progress.
- Identified potential triggers that may lead to negative behaviors and provided strategies for avoiding them.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
- Directed at-home therapy exercising drills to invoke children to develop math, verbal and writing skills.
Reading Tutor
Reading Allies
Tus, Alabama
01.2024 - 04.2024
- One on one reading with third graders who were behind in their reading levels
- Practiced writing sentences containing proper grammar
- Played letter games to help with vowel usage and correct spelling
Childcare Provider
NorthRidge Fitness
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Recorded daily activities, progress and incidents for director and parent review
- Supported children's cognitive, social and emotional development with quality childcare
- Collaborated with other childcare providers to create supportive team environment
- Taught basic hygiene practices such as hand-washing
- Reported child's activities, demeanor and health concerns to parents at pickup
- Used gentle disciplinary techniques to stop inappropriate behavior
- Helped young children develop language skills through reading stories and engaging in conversation
- Taught children how to read and write
- Supervised and guided students toward good behaviors and opportunities for learning
- Maintained safe, nurturing environment for children under care
- Read stories and played age-appropriate games with children in care
- Encouraged children to create, explore and learn with confidence
Shadowing Student
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2020 - 05.2023
- As part of my minor in Human Development, I conducted observational studies at an educational facility covering pre-kindergarten through first grade. I observed and documented their physical, emotional, and cognitive domains. At the end of each term, I wrote case studies summarizing the developmental progress of selected children.
Family Nanny
Roswell, GA
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Taught children proper etiquette and manners in different social situations
- Transported children to play dates, activities and special outings with utmost safety
- Kept home environment neat, clean and optimal for children's development
- Maintained full schedule of extra-curricular activities and entertainment for each child
- Transported children to and from school following daily schedule
- Assisted children with homework, projects and test preparation
- Promoted self-control and self-confidence in children under care
- Used arts and crafts to help young children develop motor skills
Nursery Teacher
Northpoint Church
Alpharetta, GA
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Implemented learning curriculum while creating fun, interactive experiences
- Provided basic care for children by feeding, changing diapers and grooming
- Reading sessions, organizing recreational activities, and imparting religious education centered around the teachings of Jesus, as part of a Sunday school curriculum
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa08.2024
Minor - Human Development and Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa08.2024
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Plan Development
- Care management
- Social and Emotional Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Emotional Intelligence
- Toilet training
- CPR Training
- Curriculum Planning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Active Listening
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Development Knowledge
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- First Aid Certification
- Early Childhood Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leader
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Childcare Provider
- Behavioral plan management
- Client motivation
- Behavioral assessment
- Therapy team planning
- Behavior modification
- Autism spectrum disorder
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
BelayOn Autism Services
08.2024 - Current
Reading Tutor
Reading Allies
01.2024 - 04.2024
Childcare Provider
NorthRidge Fitness
01.2024 - 04.2024
Shadowing Student
The University of Alabama
08.2020 - 05.2023
Family Nanny
08.2017 - 08.2021
Nursery Teacher
Northpoint Church
03.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
The University of Alabama
Minor - Human Development and Family Studies
The University of Alabama