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Daniel Furmaga

The Woodlands,Texas

Summary

Diligent Special Education teacher with solid background in behavior analysis and therapy. Delivered impactful interventions that improved client outcomes and supported team goals. Demonstrated skills in data collection and behavior modification techniques.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Group Home Direct Support Staff

Chrysalis: Intellectual Disability Services
Reno, NV
03.2025 - Current

Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring client safety and well-being while promoting dignity and respect.

  • Provided individualized support to clients with intellectual disabilities, fostering independence and personal growth.

Registered Behavior Technician (Inactive)

Proud Moments ABA, LLC.
Reno, NV
11.2025 - 07.2026
  • Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis plans under a BCBA's supervision, directly working with clients to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
  • Conducted data collection and analysis to monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.

Substitute Teacher

Lyon County School District
Fernley, NV
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Acted as a floater teacher to work with specific students within regular classroom activities.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Special Education Teacher

Newton Learning Center
Reno, NV
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Instructed students with disabilities in English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Journalism.
  • Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance learning engagement.

On-call academic instructor

Sierra Nevada Job Corps
Reno, NV
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Taught vocational skills certificate courses to high school equivalency students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.

English Language Learner Teacher

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed ESL lessons for students assessed as being on Levels 1 to 4 out of 6 to promote mastery and fluency.
  • Implemented innovative instructional strategies to enhance language acquisition and retention.

Community Care Partner

Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in developing and implementing personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Provided direct support to clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.

Animal Care Giver

Reno Humane Society
Reno, NV
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Socialized animals and monitored health to increase adoption opportunities for select dogs and cats.
  • Monitored animal health, reporting behavioral changes to veterinary staff.

Special Education Teacher

Washoe County School District
Reno, NV
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Designed and executed reading and study skills programs as an inclusion special education teacher to support diverse learners within core curriculum.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational support and resources.

Language Arts Teacher

Fort Bend Independent School District
Sugar Land, TX
09.2017 - 06.2020
  • Planned and implemented engaging American Literature lessons for high school juniors, fostering critical thinking and analysis.
  • Fostered a collaborative classroom environment through effective communication and active listening.

Education

Special Education Certification - Secondary Special Education

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
09-2012

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Secondary Education

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
03-1993

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
06-1989

Skills

  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Behavioral Documentation
  • Client Progress Tracking
  • Behavioral Reinforcement
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Commitment to Customer Service

Certification

  • Registered Behavior Technician Behavior Analyst Certification Board Effective November 2025 Inactive
  • Special Education Generalist State of Nevada Effective April 2021 Expires September 2026
  • Secondary Language Arts State of Texas Effective May 1993 Provisional/Life
  • Secondary Social Studies Composite State of Texas Effective August 1993 Provisional/Life
  • Secondary Special Education Generic State of Texas Effective August 1993 Provisional/Life

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician (Inactive)

Proud Moments ABA, LLC.
11.2025 - 07.2026

Group Home Direct Support Staff

Chrysalis: Intellectual Disability Services
03.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Lyon County School District
11.2023 - 11.2024

Special Education Teacher

Newton Learning Center
08.2023 - 09.2023

On-call academic instructor

Sierra Nevada Job Corps
03.2023 - 07.2023

English Language Learner Teacher

Truckee Meadows Community College
01.2023 - 06.2023

Community Care Partner

Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada
01.2023 - 04.2023

Animal Care Giver

Reno Humane Society
04.2022 - 10.2022

Special Education Teacher

Washoe County School District
08.2020 - 02.2022

Language Arts Teacher

Fort Bend Independent School District
09.2017 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Secondary Education

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science

University of Alabama

Special Education Certification - Secondary Special Education

University of New Orleans
Daniel Furmaga