Allyson Pontes
South Dartmouth,MA
Summary
Successful, goal oriented individual with a passion for understanding individual personalities and offering them a sense of security and trust. Behavior Therapist with experience in treatment optimization to deliver individual and group sessions. Implements behavior modification programs and collaborates with team members to service clients and families. Consistently supports individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses to positively impact communities. Strong communication skills with the ability to form positive relationships with both adults and children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Behavior Development and Educational Services
New Bedford, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on ABA principles.
- Provided 1, 1 therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Conducted functional assessments and developed skill acquisition programs for students.
- Collect data on a continual basis to present and design functional strategies based on data results.
Manager
Cask and Pig Alehouse
North Dartmouth, MA
04.2017 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Opening and closing the restaurant and manage team member assignments.
ABA Therapist
Brightening Horizons
New Bedford, MA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented ABA treatment plans based on assessment data and behavioral goals.
- Conducted assessments of child's current functioning level in areas such as communication, socialization, self-help skills, and academic performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MASkills
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Behavioral Interventions
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to Manage a diverse population effectively
- Highly organized
- Fosters strong relationships with individuals
Affiliations
- Personal Trainer, Fitt by K
- Starting soccer midfielder through college
- Coached Junior boy/girl soccer teams in the summer
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Behavior Development and Educational Services
03.2023 - Current
ABA Therapist
Brightening Horizons
09.2021 - 07.2022
Manager
Cask and Pig Alehouse
04.2017 - 11.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Bridgewater State University
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