Kaelin M.

Hudak
khudak2@kent.edu
E-Portfolio: https://khudak.weebly.com

EDUCATION: Master of Education, Early Childhood Special Education Exp. Graduation- Dec. 2019
Certificate in Early Intervention Graduation- Aug. 2018
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies GPA: 3.59 Major GPA: 3.92
Concentration in Child and Youth Development
Double Minor in Psychology and Nonprofit Management
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
SIGNIFICANT COURSES COMPLETED:
Family and Professional Collaboration Assessment Strategies in Early Intervention Applied Behavioral Analysis
Child Development Parent-Child Relationships Assessment Strategies Case Management
Child Psychology Positive Youth Development Interpersonal Relationships
Family Intervention Family Policy Building Family Strengths
IFSP/IEP Development Professional Child and Youth Work Practice ASD: Theory and Diagnosis
HONORS: Dean’s List – Fall 2014, Spring 2015 President’s List – Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
MEMBERSHIPS: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Student Member
CERTIFICATES: Toddler and Preschool Age Autism Certification Center Certificate
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Hudak, K., (2018, April). Parent implemented prelinguistic milieu teaching strategies and child’s early communication. Presented at Kent
State University’s Graduate Research Symposium, Kent, Ohio.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Family & Community Services Inc. -Early Intervention Service Coordinator September 2018-Present
o Established positive relationships with families referred to Early Intervention program
o Planned, organized, and oversaw the implementation of Early Intervention Services keeping family’s priorities in focus
o Actively participated in team meetings advocating for family priorities through welcomes, eligibility, and review discussions
o Ensured families are connected with support and community resources to promote them to be as successful as possible
o Created and reviewed IFSPs using measurable and reachable goals including family as an active member of the team
o Observed developmental skills of infants and toddlers and completed necessary developmental screeners
o Successfully explained the Early Intervention model to families including coaching, progress monitoring and transition
o Guided families through the transition process and offered various options regarding transition to preschool services
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities -Internship January 2018- May 2018
o Interacted with children from birth-3 diagnosed with a variety of developmental disabilities in their natural environments
o Provided individualized evidence-based interventions for children and families to be embedded into their daily routines
o Experienced coaching and collaborating with families to teach new evidence-based intervention strategies
o Completed several assessment and screening tools with children and families for qualification and progress monitoring
o Participated in writing IFSPs and creating achievable, measurable, and family-centered outcomes
o Collaborated with other professionals in a variety of ways such as participating in team meetings and problem-solving
Family Child Learning Center, Talmadge, Ohio -Developmental Specialist Intern August 2017-December 2017
o Observed the implementation of the Triple-P and Connections programs
o Worked with children up to 3 years-old diagnosed with Autism through a family-centered intervention model
o Participated in Reflective supervision with developmental specialist and assisted in note taking of intervention sessions
The Bair Foundation, Kent, Ohio -Internship January 2017 - May 2017
o Completed home visits with foster children and families
o Collaborated with case workers in making and assessing ISP for foster children and assisted in making placements
o Led the donations initiative for foster families in the agency
o Provided support for families throughout the foster care/ adoption process
Creative Early Learning Center, Medina, Ohio -Lead Teacher May 2016 - August 2017
o Supervised up to 18 children from 5 to 13 and assisted with other age groups including infant, toddler, and preschool
o Created and implemented developmentally appropriate activities, care, and supervision
o Created weekly schedule for school age room and maintained child-friendly environment
o Monitored student's educational progress with individualized charts and files and encouraged children engagement
The Sherman Family -Nanny June 2015 - August 2015
o Provided quality care and supervision of children while maintaining integrity of family values
o Cared for all age groups ranging from infant to early adolescent, much experience working with toddlers and young children