RBT

Joseph Ryan

Registered Behavior Technician (ABA Therapy) Brooklyn, NY 11228 *******@*****.*** 917-***-****

Work Experience

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

A&J Behavioral Health – New York, NY

February 2022 to Present

Provide in home ABA therapy for children from birth until age 21

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Proud Moments - Staten Island, NY

May 2019 to January 2022

Provide in home ABA therapy for children from birth until age 21

Education Coordinator

Young Dancers in Repertory - Brooklyn, NY

April 2018 to May 2019

Help teaching specialists to prepare lessons and lesson plans

Review lesson plans and observe specialists to ensure compliance with DYCD standards

Assist and observe group leaders and counselors in regard to their use and implementation of grade appropriate activities for each of their groups.

Train staff in effective teaching skills and classroom and behavioral management techniques.

Special Education Teacher

Our Lady's Catholic Academy - Queens, NY

September 2017 to March 2018

2nd Grade Teacher

Worked individually and in small groups with the special education population of the school.

Special Education Teacher

Magen David Yeshivah - Brooklyn, NY

October 2014 to August 2017

•In first year, was an Associate Teacher for a 2nd grade class in the morning and a 6th grade class inthe afternoon

•Head teacher for a 4th grade class in the afternoon and an Associate Teacher for a 6th grade classin the morning

•Taught ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Crisis Management Paraprofessional

McKinley Park School P.S - Brooklyn, NY

October 2009 to August 2014

Served initially as one-to-one for a student through kindergarten and 1st grade

Reassigned to emotionally disturbed girl in same class then kindergarten and 1st grade boy

Assisted children with class work and behavioral issues

Behavioral Management Paraprofessional

Mapleton P.S. 48 - Brooklyn, NY

November 2008 to October 2009

Served initially as one-to-one for 5th grade male student through his graduation

Reassigned to same position for a 3rd grade girl upon first student's graduation

Assisted both children with anger management issues and inability to focus

Health/Classroom Paraprofessional

McKinley Park School P.S - Brooklyn, NY January 2008 to November 2008

•Served initially as one-to-one for a 2nd grade student

•Reassigned as paraprofessional for 3rd grade class

•First child required assistance on stairs while classroom para work required checking homework andassisting Special Education teacher with students and IEPs

Crisis Management Paraprofessional

William E. Grady High School - Brooklyn, NY

January 2007 to January 2008

•Served as one-to-one for special education 10th grade student

•Helped student with study skills and academic work

Substitute Paraprofessional

New York City Department of Education

September 2006 to January 2007

Served as substitute para for 2nd - 12th grade classes in elementary, junior high, and high schools

Customer Service/Coordinator/Team Leader/Senior Representative

TIAA-CREF - New York, NY

October 1987 to October 2004

•Responded to inbound call center annuity and pension inquiries

•Served as coordinator for 6 reps including writing reviews and recommending promotions

•Team Leader for staff of 13 handling evaluations/promotions and new hire interviews

•Responded to top level CEO/executive complaints/concerns via mail, email, and telephone

Education

Master of Sciences in Childhood Special Education

College of Staten Island - Staten Island, NY

January 2011 to Present

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts

Touro College - Brooklyn, NY

January 2007 to January 2011

2 years (60 credits) in Liberal Arts & Sciences

New York University - New York, NY September 1983 to May 1986

Skills

•Customer Service (10+ years) • Management (5 years)

•Special Education (10+ years)

•ABA Therapy (4 years)

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Behavior Technician Certification February 2021 to February 2024

Additional Information

SKILLS

Customer service, parent of Special Needs child, extensive Special Needs experience, leadership

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