Erica Ferreira
Union
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented professional, holding a Master’s degree and successful experience in intense and demanding environments. Providing team leadership and the ability to assess and manage complex obstacles. Goal-oriented, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Special Needs
Newark Public Schools
Newark
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and activities tailored to the needs of each student.
- Engaged in ongoing collaboration with members of multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained communication with families regarding their child's academic performance and social development.
Developmental Interventionist
The Arc Of Union County
Mountainside
11.2022 - Current
- Daycare and at home therapy services
- Offer one-on-one services to children ages 0–3 to help improve social, language, and academic skills. While working with families on goals.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for each child, family, practitioner, coordinator, and school district.
- Collect and analyze data specified in their behavioral plans and programs.
ABA Therapist
Sensory Kids & Social Minds
Union
04.2022 - 11.2022
- In-clinic and at-home therapy services.
- Offered ABA therapy to clients ages 2-9.
- Followed and executed programs implemented by the BCBA.
- Collected and analyzed the client's data.
ABA Therapist
The Learning Curve
04.2021 - 11.2021
- In-home therapy.
- Offered ABA therapy to clients ages 2-15.
- Followed and executed programs implemented by the BCBA.
- Collected and analyzed the client's data.
Department of Transportation Manager
Seabra Group LLC
Newark
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Ensuring that various companies maintain compliance with federal and state regulations for a fleet of vehicles.
- Oversee driver qualification requirements and managing the DOT Drug and Alcohol testing programs.
- Record keeping, and maintaining updated files based on records retention requirements.
- Passed the 2020 Audit in the companies California Location through rigorous compliance.
- Increased safety by implementing Samsara into fleet management.
- Improved safety ratings in each of the motor carriers with an active DOT number through training and leadership.
- Created an efficient transportation department through reorganization, leadership, and training.
Education
Master of Arts -
Kean University
Union, NJ01-2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Kean University
Union, NJ01-2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey, NJ01-2017
Skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Data collection and analysis
- Organized with attention to detail
- Managerial skills
- Bilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Timeline
Teacher of Special Needs
Newark Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Developmental Interventionist
The Arc Of Union County
11.2022 - Current
ABA Therapist
Sensory Kids & Social Minds
04.2022 - 11.2022
ABA Therapist
The Learning Curve
04.2021 - 11.2021
Department of Transportation Manager
Seabra Group LLC
07.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Arts -
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts -
Kean University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Essex County College