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Daniela Navas

Newark,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and bilingual Behavior Technician with a proven track record in interdisciplinary team collaboration and exceptional adaptions, notably at Centered Solutions. Excelled in implementing individualized plans, enhancing client skills, and achieving significant progress. Expert in conflict resolution and critical thinking, contributing to transformative outcomes in educational and therapeutic settings. Compassionate Behavior Technician recognized for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in behavior modification techniques, data collection and analysis, and development of individualized patient plans. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring successful implementation of treatment strategies and positive client outcomes. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with families and BCBA to support individuals with behavioral challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Technician

Centered Solutions
Little Falls, NJ
05.2024 - Current
  • Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
  • Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to increase behavior and decrease unwanted behaviors.
  • Collaborated with BCBA to design individualized plans to develop various practical skills for clients.

Paraprofessional Instructional Aide

The Phoenix Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student progress in their IEP to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.

Instructional Aide

Future Foundations Academy
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported teachers, physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists with class engagement group sessions, individual specialty sessions, projects, and designated curriculum tasks
  • Assisted students from 2nd to 8th grade with ASD, Downs Syndrome, and other developmental impairments
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers, and administration
  • Worked and completed student's IEP with various focus areas and goals
  • Collected ABC data from each student's behavioral plan


Physical Therapist Aide

Sportsmed Physical Therapy
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared the treatment area for physical therapy, sanitized equipment, and assisted patients moving to and from treatment areas
  • Directed, prompted, and supported patients’ exercises and functional activities under the guidance of a clinical director
  • Ensured patients security and safety on therapy equipment
  • Addressed concerns and needs of patient's with designated therapist to review and assess their treatment plan


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kean Univerity
Union
05-2022

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Effective cross functional communicator
  • Data collection
  • Behavior reduction procedures
  • Client relationship development
  • Safety and crisis management

Volunteer Work

Student OT Internship

Jump Ahead Pediatrics - Jersey City, NJ 11/2021- 4/2022

  • Observe occupational therapy session with multiple populations of children.
  • Manage Insurance and co-pay payments.
  • Completed projects given by the CEO of the company.
  • Managed social media platforms by posting photos or video clips of OT related content.

Student Volunteer

Pro Staff Dynamic Hand Therapy – Nutley , NJ 02/2020 - 03/2020

  • Marked off exercises completed by each client as well as made sure each activity was completed with the supervision of designated OT.
  • Monitored patient progress and responses to various treatments.
  • Aided the OT in retrieving the right tools needed for each exercise.

Stella's Riding Therapy – Pompton Plains, NJ 06/2018 - 08/2018

  • Aided instructors during therapeutic riding lessons with clients who have sensory, cognitive, and cognitive challenges.
  • Served as a lead-walker and a side-walker during sessions.
  • Assisted with each exercise assigned to the student as well as ensure the best therapeutic effect.

Certification

  • CPI Trained
  • CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Centered Solutions
05.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional Instructional Aide

The Phoenix Center
06.2023 - Current

Instructional Aide

Future Foundations Academy
06.2022 - 06.2023

Physical Therapist Aide

Sportsmed Physical Therapy
05.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kean Univerity
Daniela Navas