Anay Garcia
Chicago
Summary
Alumni of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who majored in psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and minored in business. As a student was awarded the deans list and tutored in organic and general chemistry. Current Registered Behavioral Therapist at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, contributing to enhancing therapy outcomes and celebrating client milestones.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Therapist
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Create strong rapport with clients and families in order to build trust and obtain optimal therapy
outcomes. - Perform data collection specific to each client
and their needs. - Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, teamwork, and covering client sessions when needed.
- Collaborate with the clients other behavioral, speech, or occupational therapists to enhance client therapy efficiancy.
- Encourage and support clients through each of their goals and celebrate their milestones.
- Train new Behavioral Therapists on company procedures and therapeutic approaches.
- Write end of session notes for each client including a summary of the therapy.
Research Assistant Volunteer
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
03.2025 - Current
- Participating in research under the Psychology department within the immigration relief clinic.
- Will be conducting surveys for individuals after their experience at the clinic with the community health worker.
- Attending weekly meetings to discuss research planning and task details.
Team Member
Target
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked on keeping areas safe, clean and organized.
- Trained in numerous departments including
apparel, electronics, general merchandise, and
customer service. - Contributed to team success by completing tasks quickly and accurately under a given time length
- Covered shifts, busy periods and holidays.
- Trained new team members by demonstrating and providing information on work procedures
Program Intern
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked on data submission for local volunteer
events. - Involved in a marketing project to create posters for
healthy community awareness. - Volunteered in food drives, school giveaways, and
Lurie Children's clinics in Chicago. - Collaborated with other interns and communicated
ideas in order to meet our goals. - Created and led an end of the program presentation
consisting of accomplishments and experiences.
Volunteer
Carle Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Volunteered in a number of hospital areas within
and outside the hospital. This included assisting families and directing them to specific areas of the hospital and creating fun activities for children at the Caring Place, their daycare. - Virtually assisted patients during the COVID pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2023
Skills
- Confidentiality practices
- Data collection
- Patient support
- Training and mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Administrative tasks
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Creativity and planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant Volunteer
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
03.2025 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Program Intern
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
06.2022 - 08.2022
Team Member
Target
05.2021 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Carle Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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