Sophia Caruso
Waltham
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with hands-on experience supporting children with autism, developmental disabilities, and special needs in educational and therapeutic settings. Skilled in assisting with daily routines, behavior support, communication development, and creating a safe, positive learning environment. Experienced working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to help students achieve social, academic, and personal growth. Known for patience, strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed and build independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Nashoba Learning Group
Bedford
2026.03 - Current
- Working 1-on-1 with students throughout the school day
- Teaching communication and social skills
- Collaborated with educators to implement behavior support plans for students.
- Assisting students with daily living skills and independence
- Collecting data on student progress
- Following treatment plans created by BCBAs
- Supporting students in classrooms, community outings, and vocational activities
Teacher Assistant
Cotting School
Lexington
2024.08 - 2026.03
- Supported children with special needs in educational and physical activities, enhancing their participation and learning under instructor guidance.
- Facilitated daily activities for students, promoting independence in eating, personal hygiene, and mobility.
- Aid students in accomplishing their objectives and thriving in a positive educational setting.
- Assisted instructors in delivering personalized lessons to students, fostering individualized learning in small group settings.
- Assist with the preparation and setup of educational supplies and instructional tools.
- Provided physical assistance, including movement support and wheelchair transitions.
Teacher Assistant
Little Llama Child Care
Belmont
2023.09 - 2024.08
- Monitored children to enhance engagement in daily activities.
- Facilitated and supervised children's interactions to promote social skills and cooperation.
- Administered First Aid to children during emergencies.
- Maintain hygiene of children through diaper changes and sanitary procedures.
- Attend to the physical requirements for all children in order to maintain their safety.
- Provided essential care to ensure safety, health, and a positive school environment.
- Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with other staff members.
Customer Service Representative
Target
Watertown
2021.06 - 2023.09
- Delivered quality customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Guided customers through purchases and provided essential information to meet their needs.
- Engaged positively with customers to ensure their needs are met and they are satisfied with their experience at the store.
- Contributed insights and strategies during staff meetings to improve team performance and customer engagement.
- Problem solved difficult customer service issues with other team members.
Internship Student
Bright Horizons on the Charles
Watertown
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Guided students in achieving daily objectives, enhancing their learning progress.
- Cultivated supportive relationships to promote students' social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical development.
- Assisted classroom instructors in implementing daily curriculum focused on literacy and social/emotional skills.
- Maintained a safe and positive classroom environment.
- Managed student behavior based on classroom rules and behavior guidelines.
- Organized materials and prepared lesson plans to assist classroom teacher in effective curriculum delivery.
Cashier/Self Checkout Employee
Star Market
Belmont
2018.11 - 2021.05
- Greeted customers and completed their purchase at the register.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining a positive attitude, addressing questions, and providing timely assistance.
- Resolved conflicts with team members during customer checkout to enhance service flow.
- Contributed ideas for positive change in staff meetings to improve team dynamics and customer experience.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2025-05
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, WA2024-05
Associate of Science -
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA2022-05
High School Diploma -
Waltham High School
Waltham, MA2019-06
Skills
- Behavior Analysis Training
- Treatment plan implementation
- Special needs support
- Behavior reduction
- Data collection
- Classroom management
- Visual Communication Strategies
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Flexible
- Attentive
- Empathetic
- Compassion
- Patient
- Organized
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Emergency Response
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Physical Premises Safety
- Hazardous Materials
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Nashoba Learning Group
2026.03 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Cotting School
2024.08 - 2026.03
Teacher Assistant
Little Llama Child Care
2023.09 - 2024.08
Internship Student
Bright Horizons on the Charles
2022.01 - 2022.05
Customer Service Representative
Target
2021.06 - 2023.09
Cashier/Self Checkout Employee
Star Market
2018.11 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science -
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma -
Waltham High School