Alexandra Lopez
Fort Lee,NJ
Summary
Compassionate paraprofessional skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis, adept at supporting children with special needs. Expertise in data collection, treatment modification, and effective family communication ensures tailored approaches that promote academic, functional, and social development in diverse environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Institute for Educational Achievement
New Milford, New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
- Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) principles to support children with communication and behavioral needs.
- Maintained objective observation notes for each client to assess developmental goals and inform program design.
- Identified and implemented treatment modifications based on patient progress to enhance program effectiveness.
- Communicated treatment practices and progress updates to families and caregivers, fostering collaboration in support of client needs.
Paraprofessional
Alpine Learning Group
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) principles to support children with communication and behavioral needs.
- Documented objective observations for clients to inform assessment and development of tailored goals.
- Adjusted treatment programs based on client progress to ensure effective support.
- Engaged with families and caregivers to clarify treatment practices and provide regular progress updates.
Paraprofessional
Comprehensive Behavior Supports
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilize applied behavioral analysis (ABA) treatment principles to help children with behavioral/communication needs
- Maintain detailed objective observation notes on each client to evaluate and design goals for developmental objectives
- Identified and suggested treatment modifications based on patient progress, adjusting programs to enhance individual development
- Communicated with families and caregivers to explain treatment practices and deliver comprehensive progress reports
- Recorded patient activities in detail, ensuring accurate tracking of behaviors in Catalyst and MobileCRM systems for effective recordkeeping
Education
MSEd - Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2025
B.A. - Psychology
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ06-2021
Skills
- Behavioral analysis
- Behavior management
- Behavioral data analysis
- Data collection and reporting
- Special needs support
- Crisis management
- Effective communication skills
- Group support
- Fluent in Spanish
- Calm demeanor
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Institute for Educational Achievement
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Alpine Learning Group
11.2023 - 09.2024
Paraprofessional
Comprehensive Behavior Supports
10.2022 - 02.2023
MSEd - Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis
Monmouth University
B.A. - Psychology
Monmouth University