Cindy Morales
Chelsea,MA
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Key Autism Services
01.2019 - Current
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and personal care.
- Consulted with client's parents regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by BCBA.
- Provided direct care to clients in one-on-one therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by supervisor.
- Collected and recorded data on patient behavior.
- Provided safe and supportive environment for patients and family.
- Assisted out clinical assessments and other administrative duties directed by BCBA.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages three to six
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over 20 students.
Community Outreach Worker
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Provided information, technical assistance and resources for families with children and youth with special health needs and the providers serving these families.
- Answered any specific questions and requests about all public programs.
- Completed assessments to narrow down which public programs better apply to the child and family.
- Followed-up and often had multiple contacts with families.
- Supported and performed data acquisition, data collection and data discovery.
- Explained clearly what the data and results indicate and how it can be utilized to support the project objectives.
Registered Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Prevented and intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by using proactive and reactive strategies.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with Autism by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over 20 students.
Paraprofessional
A.C. Whelan Elementary School, ASD Paraprofessional
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Worked with second and third grade children in Autism Program.
- Had 1:1 interactions with small group of two.
- Provide and foster social skills with other peers during interventions such as gym, library, and recess.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as writing sentences, reading passages, and solving math problems.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
Floor Assosiate
Marshall’s Downtown
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Educated new hires on company policies and procedures by designing and developing training program.
- Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Paraprofessional
Garfield Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Lead small groups of children with activities and lesson plans.
- Provided extra resources for students.
- Covered classroom teachers during teacher meetings and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as letters, letter sounds, and reading words (i.e. dog, cat, van).
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly
ACE Peer Mentor
Bunker Hill Community College
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Supported and encouraged new First Year and Transfer student success and information.
- Developed and maintained peer relationship focused on helping new students make smooth transition, acclimate to campus, and establish sense of belonging.
- Participated in students' Learning Community Seminars.
- Served as positive role model, both in classroom and within community at large
- Presented personal and/or academic resources for students.
- Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help allocate time for classes, extra work and free time.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA05.2018
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Malden High School
Malden, MA05.2013
Skills
- Client transportation
- Activity monitoring
- Documentation skills
- Skill-building exercises
- Good listening skills
- Attentive to Detail
- Behavior Observation
- Problem Solving
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Community Outreach Worker
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Key Autism Services
01.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
A.C. Whelan Elementary School, ASD Paraprofessional
09.2018 - 04.2021
Floor Assosiate
Marshall’s Downtown
06.2017 - 04.2018
Paraprofessional
Garfield Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2017
ACE Peer Mentor
Bunker Hill Community College
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bunker Hill Community College
High School Diploma -
Malden High School
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