Behavior Specialist and Experienced Educator with Military Background Resume
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Stephanie Zoltowski, PsyD, MA, BA
S. Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL • • • LinkedIn Profile
Work Experience
Lead Behavioral Therapist / Registered Behavior Technician
Cornerstones Autism Services – Chicago, IL / – Present
- Train new therapists to ensure the highest quality of services provided to clients and provide refreshers for trained RBT's who may be experiencing obstacles with current clients or may need additional support in sessions.
- Provides intensive individualized one-on-one therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder and related disorders in their home, and/or a community setting.
- Work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to improve efficiency with communication, academic, social, and behavioral skills.
Autism Home Support Services – Chicago, IL / – /
- Structured one-on-one interaction and instruction with children with autism and related disorders in their home, and/or a community setting.
- Utilize principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to improve social and independent living skills within the home and community settings.
- Work under the supervision of a BCBA and alongside a professional care team in a collaborative environment.
Adjunct Professor
Calumet College of St. Joseph – Whiting, IN / - Present
South Suburban College – South Holland, IL / - Present
Harrington College of Design – Chicago, IL / – Present
Courses Taught: Domestic Violence, Human Growth and Development, Psychoactive Drugs, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Techniques & Strategies, Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Careers in Psychology
Investigator
U.S. Department of Labor – Detroit, MI / – /
- Determined the scope and direction of criminal and civil cases; identified case issues and evidence needed while collaborating with other investigators and agencies.
- Managed a caseload of - cases at any given time, each involving interviews, intelligence gathering, and submission of applicable civil and criminal reports.
- Performed financial audits, compiled findings, and provided executive reports to improve efficiency and identify root causes of unresolved issues.
Police Officer / Investigator
United States Navy / – /
Naval Base San Diego, San Diego, CA
- Reviewed all incoming reports from unit, verified accuracy, and disseminated according to the necessary standard operating procedures.
- Taught a variety of courses to personnel including communication, leadership, and conflict resolution to improve professionalism on the job.
- Monitored education departments within the security command to ensure efficiency and improve quality of programs while personnel are enrolled in college.
Naval Air Station Sigonella - Catania, Sicily
- Ran a training team to educate military personnel on conducting criminal investigations, military policies and procedures, and anti-terrorism and served as a Field Training Officer.
- Responded to over emergency calls throughout the military base addressing violence, theft, child abuse, and alcohol-related incidents.
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Work-Related Internships Investigative Research Specialist United States Marshal Service – San Diego, CA / – / - Collected and analyzed legal information from multiple federal databases to gainsufficient investigative data to serve local, state, and federal warrants. - Provided assistance to US Marshals on assigned cases, determined administrative action required based on intelligence received from various local and federal agencies. - Verified and disseminated written reports for fugitive taskforce operations.
Electronic Home Monitoring Program th Circuit Court – Grand Rapids, MI / – / - Managed a caseload of approximately – juveniles enrolled in the program. - Monitored house arrest equipment valued at $, per juvenile and worked directly with the tracking company to monitor progress and discrepancies. - Conducted home visits as a part of the juveniles’ court-ordered agreements to observe home environment and conduct safety checks. |
Education
/ Doctorate of Psychology in Business Psychology – Consulting Track
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (GPA: . out of .)
/ Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology – Juvenile Treatment and Rehabilitation
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (GPA: . out of .)
/ Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Minor: Sociology
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI (GPA: . out of .)
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid; / – Focused on risk factors and warning signs to help in crisis and non-crisis situations. Covered depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. – Berwyn, IL
- Anger Management Treatment Professional (AMTP) – Anticipated / – A -week trauma training course geared at understanding the impact anger has on the brain, phases of anger episodes, as well as anger management interventions, anger control plans, and cognitive restructuring. Certification through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP).
- Veterans Behavioral Health Certificate; / – Focused on treating conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), addictions, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and depression. Covered evidence-based therapies including CBT, exposure therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI); / – Provides techniques for safely deescalating anxious, violent, and aggressive behavior at the earliest possible stage. – Oak Brook, IL
- Domestic Violence -Hour Training; / – Focus on issues including medical advocacy, abuser intervention, substance abuse, legal issues, and LGBT issues. – Matteson, IL
- Abuser Intervention Facilitator Training; / – Aimed at Partner Abuse Intervention Programs, domestic violence risk assessment, principles and requirements of offender intervention programs, and abuser accountability facilitation. – Homewood, IL
