AWILDA BASANTES
Belleville, NJ **109
Cell: 862-***-****
Email: adzmxu@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ABA THERAPY ASSOCIATES, Passaic, NJ
Paraprofessional August 2018 – Present
• Provide one-on-one assistance for special education students with a variety of disabilities including: emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorders and ADHD
• Collaborate with staff in coordinating an appropriate behavior plan that directly relates to that student’s needs
• Track daily progress with effective teaching strategies and lesson plans to ensure successful learning and close learning gaps
• Create unique strategies for reinforcing material and skills based on student’s needs
• Excellent communicator and motivator to ensure students stay both engaged and focused THE PHOENIX CENTER, Nutley, NJ
Instructional Paraprofessional September 2004 -- Present
• Assist teachers in all routines as directed / OT/PT/SP/SLS
• Collect behavioral and academic data as needed
• Help set-up schedules and classrooms
• Engaging students in learning / follow lesson plans based on pupil’s IEP
• Run small student group activities as well as encourage students to work independently
• Enforce and encourage requisite physical parameters
• Maintain professionalism, environment of care, welfare, safety and security for students and staff PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE, Belleville, NJ
Assistant Manager/Key Holder February 2002 – July 2009
• Count daily total of cash to confirm accuracy and reconcile against internal cash system
• Train new associates on company policies and procedures to ensure success as new hires
• Provide customers proactive assistance and ongoing attention to build lasting relationships
• Ensured the optimization of several multi-channel opportunities to ensure customer satisfaction
• Work in the back room unloading delivery trucks using the proper equipment and restocking store inventory
SKILLS:
• One-on-One Individual Respite In-Home Care – 12 Years
• Completed RBT 40-hr Training
• Certified in Detecting Autism-Early Signs and Professional Development
• ASAH Professional Development Program Certified
• Yearly CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• CPR/AED Certified Dialysis Technician Certified.