
Brooke Leonard
Caregiver for a non-verbal, 6-year-old boy with autism
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About
My main objective is to find a workplace that is friendly and personable. I am looking for a position that would fulfill their needs, as well as mine!
Experience
Caregiver for a non-verbal, 6-year-old boy with autism (2016-01 – 2017-12)
- Helped him communicate through sign language and phrases and helped with daily living activities.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Hopebridge (2017-01 – 2018-02)
- Provided one-on-one therapy to kids who have autism.
RBT at Applied Therapy and Behavior Services (2018-01 – 2020-12)
- Provided one-on-one therapy to kids who have autism.
Nanny for 5-year-old twin boys (one of them had Angelman Syndrome) (2020-01 – 2021-12)
- Provided help for a boy with Angelman syndrome with walking, talking, and eating, and provided age-appropriate activities for his brother.
Nanny for a 3-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother (2021-01 – 2022-08)
- Provided school-age material to help the children learn. Helped clean up the house when necessary.
Nanny for a newborn and his 2-year-old brother (2022-01 – 2023-08)
- Helped with creating a routine, feeding, and tummy time. Also helped sterilize bottles and clean toys.
Caregiver for an 18-year-old with Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and behavioral issues (2022-01 – Present)
- Periodically help with daily living activities, routine, and behavior.
Nanny to Newborn- 14 months (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Helped with creating a routine, feeding, and tummy time. Also helped sterilize bottles, clean toys, and do laundry.
Instructional assistant for special needs students at Fishers High School (2024-01 – Present)
- Work closely and communicate clearly with teachers and administrators while working with students with autism and other disabilities. This includes students with high behaviors, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Education
– Fishers High School (2012-01 – 2016-12)
General Studies – Northwest Florida State College
OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) – Indiana Wesleyan University
