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Taylor Treppa

Sterling Heights

Summary

Compassionate and client-centered professional with experience in adaptive recreation, caregiving, and team management. Skilled in supporting individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities through evidence-based approaches that promote functional independence, community engagement, leisure, play, and social participation. Proficient in activity analysis, therapeutic adaptation, behavior management, and life skills training, including money management, meal preparation, and community navigation. Experienced in medication administration, safety oversight, and individualized support planning, with a strong background in supervising staff and coordinating programs. Dedicated to advancing health, wellness, and quality of life by fostering inclusive, supportive, and therapeutic environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Kelly Spagnuolo
Macomb
08.2025 - Current

Manager

Coach's Ice Cream
05.2021 - Current
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Volunteer

Rockpointe Community Church
01.2021 - Current
  • Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
  • Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
  • Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development in children such as games, arts and crafts and storytelling.
  • Reinforced policies for use of check-in and check-out technology.

Adaptive Senior Leader

Sterling Heights Parks And Recreation
Sterling Heights
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Directed adaptive summer camp programming for young adults (ages 17–26) with cognitive impairments, ensuring inclusive, meaningful, and engaging daily activities.
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored staff in implementing adaptive recreational strategies, behavior management, and safety procedures.
  • Designed and facilitated games, crafts, and social activities tailored to campers’ cognitive, sensory, and social-emotional needs.
  • Applied activity analysis and modifications to promote participation, skill-building, and independence across diverse ability levels.
  • Managed and de-escalated behavioral challenges using therapeutic communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Administered medications, including insulin, on a scheduled basis in compliance with health and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with caregivers, families, and staff to support individualized needs of campers.
  • Maintained a safe and supportive environment by monitoring risk, addressing crises, and adapting programming as needed.
  • Documented camper needs, progress, and incidents to inform program evaluation and participant support strategies.
  • Fostered social participation, peer interaction, and self-confidence by facilitating group dynamics and modeling appropriate communication.
  • Created a supportive environment that emphasized dignity, empowerment, and meaningful participation for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
  • Monitored participant performance, identified areas of occupational challenge, and adjusted activity demands to promote just-right challenge.

Team Member

Two Hands Corndogs
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Education

Associates in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Macomb Community College
Macomb, MI
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Parkway Christian School
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2023

Skills

  • Activity analysis and adaptation
  • Client-centered care planning
  • Behavior management and de-escalation
  • Social participation facilitation
  • Sensory regulation strategies
  • Group leadership
  • Staff supervision and mentorship
  • Medication administration
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Empathy and adaptability
  • Team collaboration
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Individualized support

Certification

BLS Certified

Bloodborne Pathogen Certified

Accomplishments

Competent in: Vitals, Acute Care, ADL & Mobility, Manual Muscle Testing, ROM & Goniometry Measurements, Dynamometer & Pinchometer, and 9-Hole Peg Test.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Caregiver

Kelly Spagnuolo
08.2025 - Current

Adaptive Senior Leader

Sterling Heights Parks And Recreation
06.2025 - 08.2025

Team Member

Two Hands Corndogs
10.2023 - 03.2025

Manager

Coach's Ice Cream
05.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Rockpointe Community Church
01.2021 - Current

Associates in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Macomb Community College

High School Diploma -

Parkway Christian School

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