Abigail Melendez
South Plainfield,New jersey
Summary
Aspiring School Psychologist| Lead Registered Behavior Technician with four years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing individualized 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to pediatric clients in clinic and school settings. Experienced in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans, collecting and analyzing behavioral data, supporting skill acquisition, and applying prompting, positive reinforcement, and behavior-reduction strategies. Seeking to build upon my clinical experience in ABA through graduate study in School Psychology, with a focus on supporting children’s behavioral, emotional, developmental, and academic needs. Brings strong bilingual Spanish-English communication skills, cultural awareness, and a calm, compassionate approach to fast-paced and challenging environments.
Overview
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3
Languages
2
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Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Centers of New Jersey
03.2026 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans consistently to support skill development and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Delivered discrete trial training to build communication, imitation, and other targeted developmental skills.
- Used natural environment teaching to reinforce learning during play, routines, and everyday activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and skill acquisition.
- Collected behavioral data during sessions to support treatment tracking and clinical review.
- Collaborated with teachers and caregivers to share observations and support consistent intervention strategies.
- Adjusted reinforcement approaches based on client preferences to improve engagement during therapy activities.
- Supported generalization programming by practicing learned skills across settings and daily routines.
- Observed antecedents and responses to identify behavior patterns and guide intervention adjustments.
RBT & RBT Facilitator
Hopebridge
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy for two pediatric clients per day in clinic, following individualized BIPs and BCBA direction.
- Applied DTT and NET strategies to build communication, play, and adaptive skills across sessions.
- Collected accurate behavioral data and wrote session notes to track progress and guide treatment adjustments.
- Used prompting, positive reinforcement, and behavior-reduction techniques to decrease maladaptive behaviors during sessions.
- Supported treatment consistency under BCBA supervision, maintaining structured sessions and responsive in-clinic client care.
RBT
Bridging the Gap
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported 2 students daily with one-on-one ABA services in a school setting.
- Delivered one-on-one ABA support to strengthen academic engagement, social skills, and behavioral goals.
- Implemented prompting, reinforcement, and behavior-reduction strategies to support student progress in structured and changing classroom settings.
- Collected and documented behavioral data to track progress and guide day-to-day intervention adjustments.
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to align intervention strategies with classroom expectations and student needs.
- Documented session notes and shared observations that supported consistent follow-through across the care team.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Behavioral Health
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa12-2026
Associate of Health Science - Health Science - Nursing
MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Trenton01-2021
Skills
- Crisis prevention & de-escalation
- Behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Discrete trial training (DTT)
- Natural environment teaching (NET)
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Session note writing
- Behavioral data collection
- Classroom behavior support
- Teacher collaboration
- Parent communication
- Behavior support plan development
- Preference assessment
- Functional behavior assessment
- Staff training
- Progress monitoring
- Generalization programming
Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Centers of New Jersey
03.2026 - Current
RBT
Bridging the Gap
06.2024 - 03.2025
RBT & RBT Facilitator
Hopebridge
06.2022 - 02.2026
Associate of Health Science - Health Science - Nursing
MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Health Science - Behavioral Health
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA