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Toronto, Ontario

Mariana Salinas

**** ***** **. ***** ****, On. M3M 0A3

August 12, 2014

Attention: Hiring staff,

It is with great pleasure that I send my cover letter to 1 to 1 Therapy Services for the position of a part time IBI therapist in the area of York Region. I currently work at the YCDSB as a permanent educational assistant. I am looking to fulfil a part time position after school hours and/or on weekends. I believe that I possess a unique mix of experience and skills that can definitely help me with the skills necessary to work as an instructor therapist using ABA with individuals with ASD.

I have completed a program at Seneca College called Autism and Behavioural Science and received a certificate in instructor therapist. I have received a certificate in Early Childhood Education-Advanced Studies in Special Needs from Humber College to work as an early interventionist. As well I am an ECE graduate from George Brown College. I believe my skills and experience reflect my versatility as an enthusiastic person who is capable of working in an exciting and challenging career involving children with autism and their family.

Over the past five years working for the school board I have gained a variety of experience working with different children and adolescence with a variety of exceptionalities. Some specific skills are how to formulate behavior management strategies, programming for full inclusion, understanding and implementing picture symbols for student such as; visual supports, social stories, first/then schedules, calendars, transitions toys, clocks, timers etc. I also have a full understanding of autism, IBI, and practical ABA strategies.

I am bilingual which will help me communicate with more individuals better, and I am always ready to expand my knowledge and gain new skills that will assist me in the working world. I am hard working, highly motivated individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. I work well in a team environment as well as independently.

Sincerely,

Mariana Salinas, Encl.

MARIANA SALINAS 2772 Keele St. North York, On. M3M 0A3

E-mail: acfcan@r.postjobfree.com

Cell #: 416-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a positive opportunity to work part time with individuals with ASD in delivering programs, preparing teaching materials, monitoring data collection and discussing work with parents.

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE:

York Catholic District School Board

May 20, 2009 to Presently Supply Educational Assistance York Region

May, 2010 to presently

• Provide students with further instructions so the teacher’s directions are understood.

• Implement particular programs as instructed by the teacher.

• Record data and keep observational notes to share with the team members.

• Use practical ABA strategies such as visual supports, social stories, first/then schedules, calendars, transitions toys, clocks, timers etc.

• Modify the classroom setting or tools necessary to allow the student to participate.

• Strengthen appropriate skills by role modeling bahaviour and language skills.

• Assist the student in achieving independent and developing skills in the use of adaptive equipment.

Alphabee

May 28, 2011 to Sept. 2012 Instructor Therapist Toronto, ON

• Deliver IBI teaching programs to client’s home base.

• Use systematic behavioural teaching methods to build and generalize skills.

• Implement programs using ABA strategies and create target materials.

• Teaching approach: NET, DTT, VB, and errorless teaching.

• Collect, graph client’s data, create target materials, record ABLES and master programs.

Chap Progam

February 2011 to Presently Private Instructor Therapist York Region, ON

• Use ABA teaching strategies with students ages 5, 6, 9 and 16 with autism.

• Implement clients program, document and graph data, create target materials, and record master programs.

• Working on printing, fine motor skills, number recognition, reading skills, matching, social/play skills, functional life skills, etc.

• Use errorless teaching, reinforcers, visual support augmentatives such as visual schedule, picture and first/then.

The Early Years Daycare Centre

November 3, 2008 to June 2009 Resource Teacher Richmond Hill, ON

• Supported a 4year old child diagnosed with autism in the preschool room.

• Worked to improve literacy, numeracy, communication skills, classification, turn-taking, behavioural skills, and anxiety level.

• Develop and implement activities to enhance learning.

• Discuss progress of child with parent and teachers.

• Assist and supervise the child during circle time, group activities, free play, transitions, and lunch/snack time.

• Use picture symbols, Now and Then chart, and picture scheduling to support the child better during classroom routines.

CO-OP FIELD EXPERIENCE:

Kerry’s Place York Region ASD Day Treatment and Mobile Services

October 4, 2010-February 9, 2011 ABA Therapist Maple, Ontario

• Access and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behaviour of individuals with autism

• ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.

• Collected and graphed data on clients behaviour, demonstrated excellent work when delivering clients intervention programs.

• Familiar with differential reinforcement schedules, maintenance, and generalization.

• Work collaboratively with teams, service providers, and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.

• Design transition plans for individuals with ASD.

Kinark Central East Autism Program

June 14, 2010- August 13, 2010 Instructor Therapist Barrie, Ontario

• Design and implement effective behavioural intervention plans under appropriate supervision based on the principles of ABA.

• Use practical ABA strategies such as visual supports, social stories, first/then schedules, calendars, transitions toys etc.

• Evaluate empirical evidence in order to select appropriate interventions for individuals with ASD.

• Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behaviour of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.

• Work collaboratively with teams, service providers, and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.

Brampton/Caledon Community Living

Jan. 15, 2008 to April 9, 2008 Resource Teacher Bolton, ON

• Provided services to families and ECE working with children from 3-6 years old.

• Participated in conferences with community team professionals.

• Demonstrated an understanding of children’s behaviour, development, strength and learning needs.

• Developed IPP reports and Individual Family Support Programs (IFSP)

• Assess and program for children with special needs and their families.

• Worked with families, childcare team, and the community to develop family support plans.

• Carried out home visits, program visits, and community service visits.

• Facilitated the process of inclusion with children diagnosed with ASD

• Developed community networks and educational resources.

York Region Early Intervention Services

Oct. 1, 2007 to Dec. 5, 2007 Early Interventionist Newmarket, ON

• Provided services to families and ECE working with children from infancy to preschool.

• Participated in meetings with parents and seminars with the team.

• Knowledge about the premature pathways medical information form.

• Worked one on one with children during home and program visits and documented SOAP (observational) notes.

• I provided activities and learning plans that teachers or parents requested as well as prepared and carried out home visits.

• I wrote progress reports, information notes and completed strength and needs form of children.

• Used the Broadmaker to make picture symbols and routines for children.

• Updated children’s HELP assessment tool.

• Write goals for children to work with at home or at the childcare center.

EDUCATION:

September 2009- February 2011 Seneca College Toronto, ON

Received an Autism and Behaviour Science Certificate.

September 2007- April 2009 Humber College Toronto, ON

Received an Early Childhood Education- Special Needs post grad certificate in June 2009

January 2004- May 2005 George Brown College Toronto, ON

Received an Early Childhood Education certificate in June 2005.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Upon request police reference check, vulnerable sector screening, and valid driver’s license.

• Able to work with no supervision with good organizational skills and the ability to handle stress in a professional manner.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

• Computer competency in Microsoft Word, XP, Excel etc.

• Achieve finest results when working in a team environment.

• Able to take initiative and be flexible with time management.

• Outstanding interpersonal expertise and human relations skills.

• Updated First Aid, CPR, CPI and other training events.

• Knowledge of the Day Nursery Act and Regulations, Child and Family Service Act, and infant development guidelines.

• Verbal and written fluency in the Spanish language

REFERENCES:

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