Professional Experience
Behavior Specialist at Ser Único
February 2018 - Present
Portugal
Our Mission: To improve the quality of life and the individual impact caused by developmental disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders by providing exceptional therapies and support to families based on the principles and practices of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Our Vision: We envision a world where all children are recognized for their individual skills, not limitations/difficulties, and where all families with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders have access to resources.
ABA Therapist
Freelancer
February 2017 - February 2020
Lisboa, Portugal
Paraprofessional at John P. Faber Elementary School
March 2016 - June 2016
Dunellen, NJ
- Create a safe and comfortable environment for students
- Provide individual support to develop self-regulation skills for students
- Provide group support in the special education classroom
- ABA methods applied to children with learning difficulties and/or behavioral difficulties
Bilingual Service Coordinator at Children's Specialized Hospital
August 2015 - January 2016
Fanwood, NJ
- Establish working relationships with children with developmental delays and their families
- Coordinate the scheduling of assessments in accordance with guidelines established by the State of New Jersey
- Assess children's service needs in the following areas: social/emotional, family, medical, cultural, economic, educational development, etc.
- Develop and monitor an individualized family service plan for all eligible Part C children
- Assist families in planning the transition to preschool, special education, or other appropriate services at age 3
Lead Therapist at New Horizons in Autism
August 2013 - January 2015
Bellevile, NJ
- Implement applied behavioral analysis (ABA) programs with children aged 1 to 10 years diagnosed with ASD
- Plan daily activities based on each child's needs
- Develop academic, vocational and daily life activities to increase autonomy
- Coordinate outings in the community
Listener at Contact We Care, Inc.
August 2012 - July 2014
- Intervene by telephone call crisis and suicide situations
- Quickly assess the intensity and severity of the crisis
- Develop a therapeutic response in a brief, confidential call