Alicia Vital Santos Silva
Lowell,MA
Summary
Caring Behavioral Therapist offering guided in-home and community-based flexible services for children with autism. Implements behavior modification processes to foster life skills for clients. Specializes in using collaborative approaches for treating autism to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
790 Turnpike Street, North Andover MA
06.2023 - Current
- Increased client progress by implementing individualized treatment plans targeting specific behavioral goals.
- Enhanced communication skills for clients with autism through the use of visual aids and social stories.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive, customized treatment plans for each client.
- Trained caregivers in ABA strategies to promote consistency and generalization of skills across settings.
- Established rapport with clients, fostering trusting relationships that facilitated successful therapy sessions.
- Supported clients during community outings by guiding in navigating unfamiliar environments and applying newly acquired skills.
Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Tewksbury, MA
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Design and teach a curriculum that caters to the different learning modalities of the students present on a daily basis
- Create lesson plans and lead classroom activities for nine children ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 years old
- Encourage social, emotional, and physical development by creating a safe and nurturing environment through sensory and motor explorations
- Tactfully follow up with parents on an as-needed basis regarding daily activities, child behavior, and possible concerns
- Establish strong bonds with co-workers and staff to enhance child education and promote a healthy work environment
- Coach students through nap routines, in-classroom, and outdoor behavior, as well as meal breaks
- Change soiled diapers and cater to every child’s needs while maintaining their integrity
Teacher Assistant
Lowell Day Nursery
Lowell, MA
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted lead teacher in conducting classroom activities and supervising students to ensure safety and quality learning
- Ensured every child’s needs were met by helping establish a nap time routine, distributing meals and snacks, and maintaining a clean classroom and work area
- Eliminated language barriers by translating from English to Portuguese and vice versa
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology Concentration
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA05.2022
Skills
- Multilingual
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management
- Tact and compassion
- Proficient computer skills
- Adaptability
- Cultural Awareness
- Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Certification
CPR Certified
First-Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
06.2023 - Current
Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant
Lowell Day Nursery
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology Concentration
Middlesex Community College