Sarah Shardam

• Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and plan further interventions when necessary.
• Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
• Implemented interventions outlined in behavior plans with precision and accuracy.
• Performed functional assessments to determine the function of challenging behaviors exhibited by clients.
• Observed clients throughout sessions to identify potential triggers of problem behaviors or areas needing improvement.
• Implemented reinforcement strategies such as token economy systems or point systems to increase desirable behaviors while decreasing undesirable ones.
• Adapted treatment plans according to the changing needs of each individual client.
• Collaborated with other professionals including BCBAs, teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists to ensure best practices are being implemented for each client.
• Provided 1, 1 intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder, following the specific guidelines of their individualized behavior plans.
• Assisted in developing positive behavior support plans to promote desired behaviors and decrease problem behaviors.

• Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
• Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
• Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
• Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.

Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.

Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.

Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.

Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.

Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.

Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.

Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.

Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.

Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.