Regina Itskova
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
An endless curiosity and a continuous enthusiasm for learning. Genuine warmth and interest in people. Willingess to compromise and a genuine desire to help. Enjoys creative problem solving in order to come up with new ideas and solutions through pulling on experiences in differing fields. An experienced researcher capable of thinking analytically.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Habilitation Specialist
Guild For Exceptional Children
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of the physical, mental, and emotional needs of each individual client.
- Developed individualized service plans for each client based on assessment results.
- Monitored progress towards goals established in service plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members, and other professionals involved in the care process.
- Encouraged independence by teaching daily living skills such as money management, cooking, cleaning and hygiene maintenance.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss client progress or any changes in behavior or health status.
- Trained new staff members on policies and procedures related to residential habilitation services.
Direct Support Professional
Guild For Exceptional Children
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Activity Specialist
Brooklyn Community Services
Brooklyn, NY
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the development of activity plans and programs to meet the needs of children.
- Conducted daily activities with children, such as arts and crafts projects, social awareness activities, and outdoor recreational activities.
- Created a safe environment for children while they participated in activities.
- Encouraged participation in all activities by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement to children.
- Researched ideas for programs and activities, utilizing participants' suggestions and feedback to align with delivery objectives.
Teacher's Aide
Beachbrook Therapeutic Nursery School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Provided support to students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
- Attended faculty meetings and provided feedback from student perspective.
- Maintained confidential records related to student performance and behavior issues.
- Provided additional support to Special Education Students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Utilized radical acceptance as directed to by school methodology to follow students treatment plans
Assistant
Sim and Park Law Firm
Brooklyn, NY
10.2004 - 05.2005
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis including sorting, distributing and responding when necessary.
- Prepared expense reports by gathering receipts and verifying information against company policy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology and Women Studies double major
Franklin and Marshall College
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
New York, NY06.2005
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Presentation Writing
- Academic Writing
- Proofreading
- Research Analysis
- Organizing
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SPSS
- Creative Problem Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Client Documentation
- Compassionate Client Care
- Client Support
- Analytical Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Behavior Redirection
- Report Generation
- Medication Administration
Languages
- Russian: Fluent
- Spanish: Conversational
- English: Native
Hobbies and Interests
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Self Defense Courses
- Custom Crafts Making
- Baking
- Fiction Writing
Timeline
Residential Habilitation Specialist
Guild For Exceptional Children
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Guild For Exceptional Children
08.2022 - Current
Activity Specialist
Brooklyn Community Services
11.2020 - 09.2021
Teacher's Aide
Beachbrook Therapeutic Nursery School
09.2008 - 08.2009
Assistant
Sim and Park Law Firm
10.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology and Women Studies double major
Franklin and Marshall College
High School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
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