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Sonia Wilson

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

People-oriented and calm under stress as skilled Behavioral Therapist focused on helping a variety of patients. Implements successful treatment plans based on evidence-based practices. Dedicated to building strong support networks with professionals and loved ones.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Therapist

Aba Midwest
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
  • Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
  • Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
  • Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
  • Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.

Head Teacher

Grandma Jones Daycare
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

ECHO JOINT AGREEMENT
04.2008 - 12.2021
  • Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Home Health Aide

HOME CARE HEALTH PROVIDER, GAREADA HOME HEALTH
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.

Loader and Unloader

UPS
06.2010 - 07.2014
  • Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
  • Lifted and slid packages weighing up to [Number] pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
  • Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
  • Interacted professionally and regularly with customers, operators, supervisors and other personnel and enhanced business success.
  • Operated computer programs to load finished products and hand-wrote tickets during computer network downtime.

HEAD TEACHER

GRANDMA JONES DAYCARE
06.2008 - 08.2009
  • Plan long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy - Meet all applicable licensing regulations - Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child - Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE

CIRCUIT CITY
04.2007 - 06.2008
  • Provide excellent customer service to improve business performance - Greet, address, and thank customers in a friendly and professional manner - Understand costumer needs and concerns to provide appropriate results for customers via direct contact, phone, e-mail, online chat, etc.

PHYSICAL TRAINER AND HEALTHY

05.2004 - 08.2004
  • EATING SPOKESPERSON, FIRMAN COMMUNITY - Provide clients with caring and supportive nutritional counseling as well as teach the tenets of healthy eating and diet monitoring - Collaborate with clients’ families to inform them of how to implement new diet plans at home - Prepare curriculum, gather educational materials, and lecture students and trainees

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

FUTURE COMMONS HIGH SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science -

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.2021

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Early Childhood Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, OLIVE HARVEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chicago, IL
06.2012

Skills

  • Competent and reliable professional
  • Versatile and multi-skilled
  • Excellent hand and eye coordination
  • Safe work record
  • Able to adapt to new equipment and technology
  • Resourceful in solving problems and maximizing resources
  • Enthusiastic, dependable, and self-motivated
  • Personable, diplomatic, and professional when interacting with others
  • Client Coping Mechanisms
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Caseload Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Patient Support
  • Site Visits
  • Maintain Records
  • Build Coping Skills
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping

Certification

First aid and Cpr

Timeline

Behavioral Therapist

Aba Midwest
08.2022 - 07.2023

Head Teacher

Grandma Jones Daycare
12.2021 - 08.2022

Home Health Aide

HOME CARE HEALTH PROVIDER, GAREADA HOME HEALTH
05.2018 - 12.2018

Loader and Unloader

UPS
06.2010 - 07.2014

HEAD TEACHER

GRANDMA JONES DAYCARE
06.2008 - 08.2009

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

ECHO JOINT AGREEMENT
04.2008 - 12.2021

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE

CIRCUIT CITY
04.2007 - 06.2008

PHYSICAL TRAINER AND HEALTHY

05.2004 - 08.2004

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

FUTURE COMMONS HIGH SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science -

National Louis University

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Early Childhood Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, OLIVE HARVEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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