Christine Gonzalez
Orlando
Summary
Results-driven Behavioral Therapist excelling in child communication and behavior management. Expertise in creating safe environments for emotional exploration while effectively guiding parents. Committed to delivering impactful treatment strategies for children's developmental needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Achievement Behavioral Service
Staten Island
09.2024 - 07.2026
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for children with behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with families to enhance therapy effectiveness and support.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans for clients.
- Engaged in team meetings to discuss client progress and strategies.
- Provided guidance to parents on behavior management techniques at home.
- Maintained accurate documentation of treatment sessions and client interactions.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
Nurse Technician
Freedom Caregivers
Staten Island
03.2012 - 08.2019
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient health status.
- Maintained patient hygiene and supported mobility during daily activities.
- Prepared medical equipment and ensured cleanliness of workspaces.
- Communicated patient needs and concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
Residence Assistance Supervisor
Independent Living Association Inc.
Staten Island
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in independent living support.
- Coordinated schedules and managed resources for client services effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of staff performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff performance and client care.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tottenville High School
Staten Island, NY06-1995
Skills
- Behavior management
- Treatment planning
- Parent guidance
- Progress documentation
- Child communication
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Functional behavioral assessments
- Applied behavior analysis
- Data collection
- Autism expertise
- Behavior support plans
Certification
- License Practical Nursing, Associates Degree 2014
Certified Nursing Technician, License 1995
RBT 2026 40 Hour Training Certificate BACB1580115
Bystander Intervention Training Certificate April 23, 2026
Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills Certificate April 16, 2026
First Aide Certified
CPR Certified
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Achievement Behavioral Service
09.2024 - 07.2026
Nurse Technician
Freedom Caregivers
03.2012 - 08.2019
Residence Assistance Supervisor
Independent Living Association Inc.
01.2008 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Tottenville High School