Nicole Fernandez
Justice,WV
Summary
I was born in Ventura California and lived there for 18 years and moved about almost 4years ago to Illinois! I started working as a caregiver for a few minutes and would help the elderly by going to their homes and help them as much as possible with anything they needed a few examples are “helping them walk to the bathroom, helping them get up from bed, preparing lunch, medicine reminders, housekeeping etc. I then worked a few months in Connie’s pizza as a hostess for the summer/fall and then found a great opportunity at a childcare in La Grange and fell in love with the job instantly, seeing the warm smiles and hearing their giggles and just having activities for them on daily was so much fun for them and including me ! I started babysitting when I was 15 I have two younger brothers one is autistic non verbal and I love him very much as much as my brother as well! I as well work with autistic kiddos and babysit on weekends on La Grange !
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Technician
Behavior Technician
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment planning and implementation.
- Enhanced academic performance by providing specialized tutoring in areas of need.
- Conducted functional assessments to identify environmental variables contributing to challenging behaviors.
- Offered monthly workshops with detailed training and regular check-ins and verified mastery, comfort levels and access to online courses.
- Implemented creative methods for teaching social skills, including role-play scenarios, video modeling, and group activities.
- Improved client communication by implementing visual supports and social stories.
- Consistently collected data on client progress, ensuring accurate measurement of skill acquisition and goal achievement.
- Led small group sessions focused on improving social interactions among peers.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Increased functional living skills through the use of task analysis and systematic instruction techniques.
Childcare Assistant
Teacher Assistant
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Improved behavior management techniques by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Education
CNA -
Medway Healthcare Institute
Chicago 09.2021
Diploma -
Vista Real Charter High School
Simi Valley, CA12.2020
Skills
- Friendly
- Cheerful and energetic
- Hygiene practices
- Active listener
- Patience and Empathy
- CPR training
- Reliable and punctual
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Snack preparation
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Parent Communication
- Housekeeping
- Special-needs childcare
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Arts and crafts
- Fluent in Spanish
- Health and safety
- Infant Care and Feeding
Timeline
ABA Technician
Behavior Technician
03.2024 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Teacher Assistant
02.2022 - 03.2024
CNA -
Medway Healthcare Institute
Diploma -
Vista Real Charter High School
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