Alexandra Velasquez
North Bergen
Summary
Animated and passionate educator seeking a paraprofessional position to grow professionally and give unyielding support to my students. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
WNYPS #3 - The Stepping Stones Group
03.2023 - Current
- Reinforcing positive behaviors and providing support during behavioral challenges.
- Collecting and recording data on student behavior and progress towards behavioral goals.
- Employing discrete trial instruction (DTI) using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Trained in running a DYAD.
- Applied a Behavior Intervention Plan accurately and consistently in order to manage challenging behaviors and teach replacement skills.
- Encourage positive peer interactions and provided assistance to students in developing social skills.
- Facilitating small group activities to provide targeted support in areas such as reading, writing, and language development.
- Reinforcing concepts introduced by the teacher and provide additional assistance as needed.
- Supporting the implementation of differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students with language and learning disabilities.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
JDK Social Station
780 Post Place, Secaucu, NJ 07094
03.2025 - Current
- Effectively running discrete trial training programs.
- Accurately recording data while managing behaviors.
- Working closely with the BCBA to raise skill acquisition via recommended ABA strategies.
- Implementing a DRO strategy to reinforce desired behaviors.
- Decreasing inappropriate behaviors with the use of verbal, visual, and physical prompts.
- Encouraging play and social skills via positive reinforcement and modeling appropriate behaviors.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
BASS ABA
60 Grand Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Worked alongside BCBA and families to aid in skill acquisition and behavior modification for the child as an in-home behavioral therapist.
- Cultivated a professional but close rapport with the client and their family.
- Ran programs that improved interpersonal skills, personal hygiene, and functional play.
- Documented therapy sessions accurately and electronically, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Co-Head Teacher
The Step-by-Step School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted students at arrival and dismissal.
- Monitoring and assuring the safety of 20+ students in and outside of a classroom setting.
- Electronically collecting and summarizing data regarding the educational development of each child on a company-owned application.
- Reinforcing classroom rules and directions with patience and clarity.
- Contributing creative solutions to road blocks in learning.
- Supplied materials, equipment, and toys conducive to learning.
- Promoted healthy child development and basic skills learning.
Census Enumerator
Census Bureau
25 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Confidently recorded and stored data on numerous households in and outside of my community by using strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Verified information submitted for consistency.
- Utilized electronic data collection tools to streamline survey processes.
Education
Associates - English
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skillset
- Empathetic
- Flexible
- Organized and thorough
- Creative
- Overachiever
- Excels independently and in a group setting
- Receptive to feedback
- Eager and quick learner
- Attentive to detail
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Timeline
Autism Behavioral Therapist
JDK Social Station
03.2025 - Current
Autism Behavioral Therapist
BASS ABA
10.2024 - 10.2025
Paraprofessional
WNYPS #3 - The Stepping Stones Group
03.2023 - Current
Co-Head Teacher
The Step-by-Step School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Census Enumerator
Census Bureau
07.2020 - 10.2020
Associates - English
Hudson County Community College