Samantha Sarullo
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Hardworking Clinical Psychology student with a focus on quality and teamwork. Passionate about public service and community involvement, highlighted through volunteer work. Works well with colleagues, students, and the community to create diverse, inclusive office and campus
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Chicago Autism and Behavioral Specialists
Itasca, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Developed creative activities that engage clients while teaching them new skills or reinforcing existing ones.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Implemented interventions outlined in behavior plans with precision and accuracy.
- Implemented reinforcement strategies such as token economy systems or point systems to increase desirable behaviors while decreasing undesirable ones.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
Schaumburg, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Informed campers of daily schedules and provided regular timing updates to prevent lateness to subsequent activities.
- Provided first aid when needed in accordance with established procedures.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
Cashier
THE HOME DEPOT
Schaumburg, IL
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Clinical Psychology - Clinical Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2024
Skills
- ABA Techniques
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Compassionate
- Sign Language
- CPR/AED Certification
- IESA Coaching Certificate
- Testing Protocols
- Proficiency in BAYLEY Screener
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Chicago Autism and Behavioral Specialists
06.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
THE HOME DEPOT
04.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Clinical Psychology - Clinical Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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