Emily Griffin, Ctrs Email & Phone Number

Palatine, Il, Us

-Develops and manages the Private Pay Program-Creates and implements recreation programs based on individual needs and interests of participants-Leads community outreach efforts to establish new partnerships and grow the program-As the program expands, hire, train and manage DPSs to ensure high-quality care and support

-Develops and facilitates therapeutic interventions to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and leisure needs of the children served in the residential program-Assesses the specific needs, abilities, and interests of all clients for develop a person-centered recreation plan-Provides recreational training to family members and agency staff for activities to be implemented outside of the recreation program schedule to encourage strong leisure habits and community involvement

-Curated and executed interventions for 20+ weekly small group and individual sessions-Managed a caseload of 25 students by assessing leisure needs and creating Non-IEP leisure goals per student to guide RT sessions-Tracked data on goal progress daily and writes quarterly progress reports-Collaborated with classroom teachers and support staff to create and implement leisure-based IEP goals-Partnered alongside fellow CTRS to develop CAA's Recreation Therapy department

-Planned and implemented a variety of individual and group recreation programs for clients with developmental disabilities within a day program, transition school, and several group homes-Collaborated within the treatment team to provide meaningful recreation opportunities based on client goals-Created a new partnership with the Orchard Academy transition school in order to provide leisure education to students

-Fostered a safe and welcoming environment for all participants-Planned and lead a variety of recreational activities for ages 4 through 13-Named Counselor of the session for demonstrating exemplary performance, dependability, and leadership

-Supervised up to four matches at once -Tracked scores and match outcomes to ensure accurate league standings-Swiftly and successfully resolved conflict among participants

North Aurora, Illinois, United States

-Consistently cared for three children ages 2, 3, and 8-Established a safe relationship with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and/or trauma-Maintained a steady routine while meeting each child's unique and changing needs-Managed challenging behaviors by helping children to identify their feelings and communicate their needs

-Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for children aged 15 months through 2 years-Cultivated a nurturing learning environment-Modeled and facilitated appropriate social interactions and behavior

-Adapted activities to meet the needs of each participant-Encouraged participation and engagement in activities-Modeled and facilitated appropriate social interactions-Managed behavioral, dietary and medical needs

-Planned and implemented age appropriate recreational and enrichment activities-Provided after school care and homework help

Bachelor'S Degree, Therapeutic Recreation, 4.0 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: -Softball, 2018-2019 -Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2018-2019 -Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Spring.

Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: -Educators Rising, 2018-2020 -Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, 2019-2020

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Softball, Dean's Scholar

High School

Activities and Societies: Softball, Future Educators of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Honor Roll, All Academic.