Ana Montes
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Behavior Therapist experienced in treatment planning and applying teaching and training scenarios to improve client behaviors. Demonstrates excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills through consistent feedback and care plan development. Collaborates with BCBA, teachers, health care providers and families to build strong support network for clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Achievement Beyond Limits
Bristol , CT
02.2024 - Current
- Provided direct therapy to clients in home, clinic, school, and community settings.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis of behavior assessments.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify environmental factors that influence behaviors.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop strategies to improve adaptive skills.
- Instructed caregivers on appropriate methods for responding to challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Assessed social-emotional functioning and developed interventions utilizing evidence based practices.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques as part of behavior modification programs for clients with autism spectrum disorder.
- Tracked data related to client responses during intervention sessions using a variety of assessment tools such as frequency counts or event recording protocols.
Paraprofessional
City Of Waterbury
Waterbury, CT
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2024
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis expertise
- Behavioral Interventions
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Coping skills promotion
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Motor Skills Development
- Visual Supports Implementation
- Prompting Strategies
- Task Analysis Development
- Error Correction Techniques
- Sensory integration techniques
- Verbal Behavior Approach
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Community Integration
- Self-Management Support
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Discrete Trial Training
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Transition Planning Assistance
- Natural Environment Teaching
- Data Collection
Accomplishments
- Deans List
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified Radiology
- Certified Infection Control
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Achievement Beyond Limits
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
City Of Waterbury
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Capella University