Lia Katz
Santa Cruz
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in problem-solving and background in Psychology. Experienced with fostering safe and inclusive environments for children with special needs. Utilizes innovative strategies to promote developmental milestones and manage unique challenges. Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and individualized education plans to support holistic growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Nanny
Private Family Client
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted children with daily activities, promoting independence and confidence.
- Supported educational development through engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children with special needs.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain effective communication regarding care strategies.
- Observed behavioral patterns to identify triggers and implement appropriate interventions.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and behavior modification strategies.
- Fostered emotional well-being through active listening, validation, and encouragement during difficult moments or transitions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child’s progress as well as discussing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Developed strong rapport with children under my care, creating an atmosphere of trust that facilitated growth and progress.
- Educated siblings on the unique needs of their brother or sister, promoting empathy and understanding within the family unit.
- Transported children safely to school, therapy appointments, recreational activities, maintaining punctuality at all times.
Behavioral Interventionist
ABRITE
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
- Enhanced student engagement with evidence-based strategies such as token economies and self-monitoring techniques.
- Adapted intervention strategies to accommodate the unique learning styles and needs of each student, maximizing their potential for success.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, prioritizing safety while de-escalating high-stress situations efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated findings to relevant stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Style Consultant
Target
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with team members to maintain visual merchandising standards and promote seasonal collections.
- Developed knowledge of inventory management systems to streamline product availability and restocking processes.
- Adapted quickly to new merchandise arrivals, effectively communicating updates to customers regarding available styles.
- Engaged in ongoing training sessions to refine styling techniques and improve customer consultations.
- Collaborated with fellow consultants to ensure seamless communication, resulting in improved team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2027
High School Diploma - undefined
San Dieguito Academy High School
Encinitas05-2024
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- Special education collaboration
- Autism experience
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
- Sensory integration strategies
- Nonverbal communication
- Occupational therapy assistance
- Speech therapy reinforcement
- Transition planning
- Sign language proficiency
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Stress management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- First aid and CPR certification
- Behavior modification techniques
- Data collection and analysis
- Documentation and reporting
LANGUAGES
Hebrew - Limited Working
American Sign Language - Limited Working
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist
ABRITE
09.2025 - 03.2026
Style Consultant
Target
08.2023 - 11.2023
Special Needs Nanny
Private Family Client
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
San Dieguito Academy High School
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz