Susan Guerrero

-As a swim therapist, I support and encourage water exploration, acclimation, and teach water safe skills to children on the autism spectrum.

-I collaborate with BCBAs and RBT to run goals specific to each client.

• Collaborate with a BCBA to implement individualized behavior intervention for children (ages 3 to 13) with disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum
• Enhance client engagement and skill acquisition through engaging with developmentally appropriate activities
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with a team of RBTs, parents, and family members in clinical and home settings
• Collect data with specialty software
• Utilize critical thinking and multitasking skills to create a safe and nurturing learning environment

• Teach water acclimation, swim techniques, and pool safety to children, parents, and adult swimmers of all levels
• Develop effective and consistent lesson plans that focus on the individual needs of the swimmer
• Observe student performance, provide verbal and visual feedback to refine swim techniques

• Greet and build positive rapport with guests to enhance overall shopping experience
• Consistently maintain knowledge of products, inventory, and new merchandise in-store and online
• Handled POS cash/credit transactions
• Kept inventory and floor merchandise orderly and presentable

• Assist with various outdoor activities, such as children's zip-lining and adult/ child rock wall activities
• Directly engage with guests to fit harnesses properly, offer instruction and guidance throughout activities, and improve guest's overall experience
• Responsible for routine inspection of activities and safety gear
• Working in a group/team setting

• Greet and build positive rapport with guests to enhance overall shopping experience
• Consistently maintain knowledge of products, inventory, and new merchandise in-store and online
• Handled POS cash/credit transactions

• Greet and welcome new and returning guests to Vail Ski Resort
• Collect information from patrons to provide pricing and packages for ski lift tickets and/or ski school
• Handle POS systems, cash, and credit transactions
• Provide directions and information on local activities, restaurants, and transportation

• Responsible for the safety and care of children ages 10 months to 18 months old in a full-day Montessori program
• Created a developmentally appropriate environment, activities, and daily routine to foster the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of infants and toddlers
• Trained and supervised 3-4 assistant teachers
• Evaluated and recorded developmental progress of each child while working in collaboration with parents and staff to meet each child's needs

• Responsible for the safety, care, and cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development of children ages 14 months to 3 years old.
• Created a developmentally appropriate environment, curriculum, and daily schedule to facilitate the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth of each child.
• Trained and supervised up to 4 assistant teachers.
• Maintained parent communication via email, phone calls, and parent/teacher conferences. Maintained records of the developmental progress of each child.

• Assisted Child Life Specialists to support children and families coping with illness and hospitalization through medical education, developmentally appropriate play, and emotional support.
• Maintained and operated a community activity room where patients, families and volunteers congregate to socialize, play games, and participate in art projects.
• Performed record keeping and data entry updating client files on daily activities and interactions with Child Life Specialists, interns, and volunteers.
• Child Life Practicum

• Responsible for communication, coordination, and planning of volunteer projects with local community groups and individuals.
• Performed letter writing to solicit donations from local corporations, foundations, and individuals to support the mission of the organization.

• Minor in Nonprofit Leardership with a focus on fundraising and grant writing and volunteer organization

• Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification