Corrina Milbrandt
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Corrina Milbrandt

Corrina Milbrandt
1528 Trenton Ln • Bartlett, IL. 60103 •------------ • BCMM------------


Qualification Highlights

Family support specialist who consistently demonstrates a unique combination of advocacy and individualized consultation services combined with possessing exemplary knowledge of autism spectrum disorders that is seeking a position where experience, motivation, and commitment to excellence will be utilized and advanced.
• ¬Ten years of professional experience in the field of autism
• In depth experience with identifying individual needs and providing support and information to families and community members
• Excellent at delivering professional development opportunities on a variety of topics related to autism
• Goal oriented and works collaboratively with parents, professionals and community members within the Northern Illinois region
• Adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities
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Education and Training

Jefferson High School, Rockford, IL. 1986-1990
¬Diploma
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¬Specialties, D.I.R Floortime model, Gluten/Casein free diet, writing social stories, P.E.C.S, sensory processing/modulation, special education and the IEP process and using visual supports and strategies to help improve communication, social interactions and behavior
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¬Rasmussen College, Rockford, IL. 2010-2012
¬Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, December, 2012
¬¬Honors List Award- Winter 2012, Spring, 2012
¬Dean's List Award- Winter 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2011
4.0 GPA Award- Fall 2010, Summer 2011


Experience

Kishwaukee College Malta, IL 10/2010 - Present

Continuing Education Instructor 10/2010 - Present
• Presents informational workshops on a variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorders to meet the needs of community members within Northern Illinois.
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of topics presented to enhance participant attendance.
• Develops and revises speeches, power point presentations and informative materials to reflect participant evaluations.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with director of continuing education to enhance future topics and presentations.


Self Employed 6/2011-Present
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Autism Consultant 6/2011-Present
• Provides support, training and consultation services to families and community members affected by autism within eight counties within the Northern Illinois region including hospital staff, community colleges, support groups, early childhood professional development organizations and national park and recreation on a multitude of topics related to ASD.
• Assists both parents and professionals by furnishing a recognition of individual needs, providing meaningful instruction, problem solving and collaboration
• Offers an array of resources and referrals
• Designs actions plans for both the home and school environments
• Attends IEP meetings to help collaborate teams in the development of strategies and goals
• Presents a variety of autism trainings and workshops to family members and the community that help provide an awareness, a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders and practical and profound strategies that address common issues associated with living and interacting with individuals on the spectrum.
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Other Relevant Experience

• Co-owner/ Autism Consultant -Autism Solutions of Northern Illinois, Inc. June 2010 – June 2011
• Founder/Facilitator-The Ogle County Autism Parent Group, November 2006 – May 2011 Byron, Illinois
• Family Support Specialist- Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, August 2008 – June 2009 Rockford, Illinois Area
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Computer Skills

Operating Systems: Windows 7, Vista
¬Software Applications: Microsoft Office, Boardmaker, Internet, Web Design, Development, and Maintenance.


Groups and Associations

Autism Awareness
¬Autism Speaks
¬Caring about Autism
¬Early Childhood Education, Child Care, and CCR&R Professionals Forum
¬Healing Autism
¬Linked to Autism
¬Making Special Education Work
¬Parents of Special Kids
¬Parents with Patience
¬The Autism Director