Karina Llizo- Resume
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Karina Llizo- Resume






Contact Information
74 Woodview Drive, Old Bridge NJ, 08857
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ABOUT ME

I am a hard-working, self-reliant, organized and personable individual who performs to the highest standards. I am an innovator that identifies solutions for problem-based projects, ensuring timely completion and efficient time-management. I consider myself a driven, dedicated and resilient professional who is able to adapt to any environment. I am also a strong team member with a positive attitude, collaboration and leadership skills. I have extensive and valuable experience working with families and children to make a
difference in their lives.

SKILLS

Research Experience and
Data Entry
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Excellent Communication
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Excellent with Youth
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Adaptable
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Working with Special Needs Children
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Time Management Skills
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Conflict and Dispute Resolution
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Logic Model Development
and Analysis
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Training and
Development
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Karina
Marie Llizo

Employment History

ABA Therapist, Sunny Days Sunshine Center
Feb 2020 – Present Manalapan, NJ

Provide center-based and home-based ABA therapy to children and families
Working with children to make positive changes in their behavior and teach functional skills
Data Collection and Data Entry through Practice Perfect

Research Assistant, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up Lab Jun 2019 – Dec 2019 Newark, DE

Facilitate the completion of studies assessing child attachment and behavioral outcomes through cognitive and behavioral measures
Provide at-risk families interventions aimed at improving parental sensitivity and increasing child-parent attachment
Data Collection and Data Entry

Early Childhood Educator, Willa Road Children's Center

Aug 2015 – Nov 2019 Newark, DE
Work to facilitate the growth and learning of children ages 6 months – 5 years in the areas of cognitive, spatial, emotional and social development.
Prepare children to excel in secondary education by teaching them the necessary skills

Music Educator / Percussion Instructor, United Percussion

Nov 2019 – Present Somerdale, NJ

Educate youth from a variety of backgrounds, aged 16-22 years in the percussive marching arts to become successful musical performers
Facilitate and moderate group efforts to set and achieve goals based on effective and efficient collaboration
Teach adolescents the skills necessary to succeed in both academic and social settings



Music Education Assistant Technician, Old Bridge High School
Jun 2015 – Nov 2018 Old Bridge, NJ
Work with educators of the marching arts in a high school setting to advise them in effective and efficient teaching methods for children with learning disabilities and special needs
Provide proper information to educators concerning children with learning disabilities and mental health problems

EDUCATION

University of Delaware, Bachelors of Science in Psychology Aug 2015- Dec 2019 Newark, DE
Completed professional development in Experimental Education
Completed relevant coursework in Psychopathology, Counseling Methods, Cognitive Neuroscience, Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Brain and Behavior, Research Methods and Statistics

University of Delaware, Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Family Studies
Aug 2015 – Dec 2019 Newark, DE










o Focus on urban populations and youth at risk
o Relevant coursework in Program Development and Evaluation, Adolescent
Development, Counseling in Human Services, Survey in Child and Family
Services, Families and their Communities, Families and Children at Risk
Families and Developmental Disabilities and Counseling Theories

Extra Curricular Activities

Marching Member, Carolina Crown
Jan 2015 – Aug 2019 Fort Mill, SC

o Developing lifelong excellence in music and performance

o Learning to work towards and achieve a common goal with a group of
individuals
o Understanding necessary processes to efficiently and effectively reach a desired outcome
Marching Member, Cadets Winter Percussion
Oct 2015 – Apr 2016 Allentown, PA

o Developing skills allowing for self sufficiency
o Learning how to function efficiently under stressful situations
o Understanding how to achieve task-oriented goals

Certifications

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher