Sylvia Soler

I bartend part time for a local restaurant near me.

• Monitor placements to ensure child safety and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case files, progress notes and case activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide court testimony detailing client behaviors, treatment plans, and progress according to objectives.
• Consult regularly with supervisors regarding complex cases requiring specialized attention or intervention.
• Coordinate and provide transportation for clients who need assistance getting to appointments or events.
• Provide guidance and support to foster parents on issues related to parenting, discipline, family dynamics. This includes foster parents of children with high levels of trauma and those with IEPs and 504 Behavioral Plans.
• Participate in team meetings with other service providers involved in cases involving children in care.
• Utilized various platforms, including KIDS, for case management.

I am a waitress and bartender at an iconic Pittsburgh chain part time.

• Provided 1:1 interventions to scholars in need, many of whom have experienced a high level of trauma. Applied Trauma Informed Care Practices.
• Provided support via Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons - Tier I classroom support, Tier II small group SEL support to scholars, including those with IEPs and 504 Behavioral Plans
• Provided social and emotional support to children with special needs 1:1, small groups and in the whole classroom environment.
• Contributing member to the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team.
• Responded to crisis situations.
• Responsible for calling Childline when necessary.
• Use of various platforms (Panorama, aSAP/Hibster) for data collection and documentation purposes.
• Attended Professional Developments and various additional trainings, including those centered around Trauma-Informed Care.
• Assisted in regular duties such as arrival, lunch, and dismissal duties.

• Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
• Monitored and documented client progress through regular assessments and documentation.
• Ensured accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both clients and staff.
• Supported clients in daily activities and personal care routines.
• Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills development.
• Adapted therapeutic approaches based on each patient's unique needs and preferences.

Primarily during the pandemic, I worked as a delivery driver for Instacart, DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats, and Grubhub part time.

Attended the University of Pittsburgh while working part-time as a waitress at one of Pittsburgh's busiest and most famous diners.

I lead soccer practices for Open Field in English as well as Spanish to kids of all ages in underprivileged areas of Pittsburgh. I have worked in Fall, Spring, and Summer programming at Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs, Arsenal Middle School, and South Hills Interfaith Movement.

I shadowed and assisted Dr. Rowena Pingul-Ravano in patient check-ups. I also participated in open discussion on pregnancy-related topics with both the doctors and patients. With her I have also attended the WPLCA Conference at Magee Women's Hospital in December 2021 and the ALSO Course at UPMC Shadyside in June 2022.

I was privately hired to spend time and watch over elderly individuals who needed assistance during their daily routines. I prepared meals, cleaned, walked the dogs and more, but above all I acted as a companion to help entertain these individuals and brighten their days.

I gave sales presentations to potential customers and sold Cutco cutlery online. I earned the President's Club award for my hard work.

For a few years starting in high school, I did a lot of babysitting, dog-sitting, and house-sitting for various local families that I either had connections with or met on the Nextdoor application.

I worked as an assistant at various sports and academic summer camps at the school I attended, Durham Academy. I also worked as an assistant to the general operations manager of the summer programs.

I was hired privately to train children in soccer. I did lots of drills with them and taught them how to improve their skills in the game.