Objectively create and implement Behavior Support Plans to meet every child’s unique behavioral needs. Identify functions of behavior through use of ABCs and Functional Analysis Assessments with measurable data collection. Assist in emergency behavior episodes by either leading or supervising to make sure appropriate behavioral techniques are being conducted. Train other professionals how to apply behavior modifications and management, how to appropriately use PECS, token systems, first/then boards, as well as positive reinforcement schedules. Use ABA principles to increase desired behaviors, teach new skills, maintain and generalize behaviors. Keep detailed records of behavior data collection, participate in IEP’s, and collaborate with other specialists.

Supervise, Interact, and Tutor at-risk residents ages 11-17 in a short-term crisis residential intervention program Teach life skills such as resume building, job preparation, and budgeting Coordinate and collaborate with caregivers, school personal, and therapeutic team, to complete school assignments while implementing IEP goals and objectives Provide residents and caregivers resources for aftercare to maintain productivity Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis Use Spanish speaking skills to translate when needed Assume responsibility for training youth specialists, volunteers, and interns.

Assisted students with IEPs in one-to-one setting, small group setting, and in a classroom setting. Monitored students tests, assignments, and progress in all class subjects (Language Arts, Humanities, Science, Mathematics. Performed a variety of classroom related clerical work including typing, sorting, filing, record keeping, and copying. Planned and organized workshops for parents and caregivers. Kept the students motivated by applying multifaceted fun instructional approaches.

Worked and assisted students with severe disabilities in a one-to-one setting. Targeted cognitive, language, social, and physical development. Assisted in the management of acting out behaviors using positive reinforcement strategies and behavior management techniques. Assisted students and demonstrated proper methods of physical care and personal hygiene including toileting, eating, grooming and dressing.

Provided services, supports and interventions directly to students under guidance and daily supervision of Special Education teacher. Ensured students met academic and behavioral goals, provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, explain instructions to students, model appropriate behavior, communicate regularly with classroom teacher. Assist in providing materials to help classroom teacher, and created curriculum modifications for students. Work with individual students in a variety of areas based on individual needs such as sitting and attending, generalization, stimulus control, sensory integration, functional skills, communications and language development skills, self-help, visual perception and academics including appropriate prompts to build independence