Behavior Technician Developmental Disabilities

CLAUDIA MORALES

*******************@*****.*** 201-***-****) Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Summary

Dynamic Instructional Paraprofessional and Behavior Technician with proven expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis and exceptional communication skills. Excelled at Reed Academy by enhancing student behavior and academic performance through innovative interventions. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and data-driven decision-making, significantly improving intervention strategies. Fluent in Spanish, adept at fostering meaningful progress in children with developmental disabilities. Skills

Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities

• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Evidence-based behavior interventions

• Skilled in Data Gathering

• Strong Analytical Proficiency

• Skilled in Documentation

• Spanish Speaking

• Self-Advocacy Skills

• Leadership

• Team Management

• Progress Monitoring

• Knowledge of ABA principles and practices

• Effective Decision-Making

• Familiarity with treatment plans and assessments

• Critical thinking

• Task prioritization

• Team collaboration

Reed Academy Oakland, NJ

Instructional Paraprofessional

02/2024 - Current

• Run students' behavior plans throughout the day, including students' DRO/DRA.

• Perform peak assessments.

• Collaborate on progress reports, add student information, and include comments.

• Keep students' work areas organized and up to date with materials.

• Participated in staff development activities as assigned by school administration.

• Provided direct instruction to students in the areas of academic, social, communication, and daily living skills.

• Administered data collection using Hi Rasmus

• Analyzing student progress to modify behavior intervention plans accordingly.

• Utilized a variety of teaching strategies such as prompting, shaping, fading, chaining, modeling., to teach new skills.

• Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress and plan interventions accordingly.

• Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to ABA principles and best practices.

• Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on difficult Behavior plans

• Adhered to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

• Utilized technology and software for data collection, analysis, and reporting purposes.

• Informed guardians about student performance.

Golden Care Therapy

Behavior Technician

04/2023 - Current

• Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.

• Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum Education

William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ MPP in Public Policy

William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Disability Studies Accomplishments

• Cum Laude

• Academic Excellence and Service Award

• Outstanding Academic Achievement

• Paul Vouras Award

• Order of Omega

• Benevolence Award

• Rising Star Award

• Action Oriented award

• Alpha Psi Omega

• Pi Sigma Alpha

Swarovski Paramus, NJ

Sales Associate / Key Holder

06/2021 - 08/2023

• Provided exceptional customer service by assisting clients with product selection, styling recommendations, and personalized shopping experiences.

• Achieved and exceeded sales goals through consultative selling and product knowledge.

• Processed transactions, returns, and exchanges efficiently while maintaining accuracy in cash handling and POS operations.

• Maintained visual merchandising standards, ensuring displays were well-stocked and appealing.

• Opened and closed the store, including handling store keys, balancing registers, and completing end-of-day reports.

• Trained and mentored new team members on sales techniques, product knowledge, and company policies.

• Ensured store security by following opening/closing procedures and loss prevention protocols.

• Assisted with inventory management, restocking, and conducting regular cycle counts.

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