Cheyla Fernandez Coca
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Committed Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with 5 years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) delivering high-quality ABA services across home, school, and community settings. Skilled in implementing behavior intervention plans, collecting and analyzing data, running skill-acquisition programs, and supporting behavior reduction goals while maintaining strong treatment integrity. Background as a VPK teacher strengthened instructional skills, classroom management, and early childhood development expertise, which translate into effective, client-centered teaching strategies in ABA. Known for clear, collaborative communication with families and multidisciplinary teams, and for building positive working relationships that support consistent progress. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on ethical service delivery and meaningful outcomes for clients and caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Dade Behavioral Services LLC
Miami
02.2026 - Current
- Analyzed data to track client progress and adjust interventions effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Trained and supervised staff in applied behavior analysis techniques and best practices.
- Conducted parent training sessions to promote consistency in behavior management at home.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through ongoing assessment and data review processes.
Registered Behavior Technician
DADE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INC
United States
06.2023 - Current
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
Registered Behavior Technician
GERA Inc
Miami, Florida, United States
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
MIAMI SUPREME HOME SERVICES, LLC
United States
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Helping kids to develop social skills, communicative skills and helping them to be part of any environment and generalized all the good Behaviors and replacements that we can teach them.
Daycare Teacher
Springview Academy
Hialeah, FL, United States
07.2020 - 06.2021
Waitress
La Taberna de Ignacio
01.2019 - 03.2020
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL08-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Behavior Analysis, Psychology
Florida International University
05-2025
Associate of Arts - AA - Psychology
Miami Dade College
07-2023
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates - undefined
Manuel Permui(ESPA)
Habana, Cuba01-2017
Skills
- Communication
- Teaching
- Teamwork
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Parent and caregiver training
- Natural environment teaching
- Behavior intervention planning
- Social skills development
- Prompting and fading procedures
Certification
- Early Childhood Services (Preschool Education Facility)
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- BCaBA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Other trainings (In-services)
- Zero Tolerance
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Security Awareness
- HIPAA
- HIV
- OSHA/Infection Control
- Domestic Violence
- Civil Rights
- PCM Training
- COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention
Languages
English (Professional Working)
Spanish (Native or Bilingual)
Timeline
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Dade Behavioral Services LLC
02.2026 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
DADE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INC
06.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
GERA Inc
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
MIAMI SUPREME HOME SERVICES, LLC
02.2021 - 12.2021
Daycare Teacher
Springview Academy
07.2020 - 06.2021
Waitress
La Taberna de Ignacio
01.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - AA - Psychology
Miami Dade College
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates - undefined
Manuel Permui(ESPA)
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Behavior Analysis, Psychology
Florida International University