Alexa Matos
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Motivated mental health professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Experienced Behavior Specialist with New Bedford Public Schools, skilled in supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs, implementing coping strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong background incrisis intervention, cultural competence, and behavioral support. strategies. Bilingual in Portuguese, with a demonstrated ability to build meaningful connections with diverse populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CBIP Behavior Specialist
Roosevelt Middle School
New Bedford
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
Cook/Waitress/PM Dishwasher
Atria Senior Living
Fairhaven, MA
03.2018 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Middle School
New Bedford, MA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
Classroom Assistant (Volunteer)
Justice Resource Institute
Middleboro, MA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-2022
Associate of Science - Behavioral Social Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA08-2020
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Intervention/Support
- Therapeutic Services
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Behavioral Plan Management
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CBIP Behavior Specialist
Roosevelt Middle School
02.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Middle School
08.2022 - 02.2023
Classroom Assistant (Volunteer)
Justice Resource Institute
01.2022 - 06.2022
Cook/Waitress/PM Dishwasher
Atria Senior Living
03.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Associate of Science - Behavioral Social Sciences
Bristol Community College