Francesca De Maria
Spring Lake
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented aspiring Registered Behavior Technician with experience supporting children and families with behavioral and academic challenges. Skilled in behavioral assessment, motivational interviewing, de-escalation techniques, and data collection. Experienced collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and translating evidence-based strategies into practical interventions to promote positive behavior change and skill development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Researcher
UofSC LEADS Program
Columbia
11.2021 - Current
- Served as Student Researcher on the LEADS Program, targeting obesity and health‑behavior change in African‑American families in the southern U.S.
- Recruited participants via phone outreach and clinic engagement, expanding the study cohort and strengthening community‑based enrollment efforts.
- Collected physiological measurements (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate) and coded intervention sessions to assess the fidelity and effectiveness of program delivery.
- Performed systematic data collection and quality‑control procedures that supported behavioral‐psychology intervention analysis and outcome reporting.
- Contributed research insights to program leadership by summarizing coordinator performance, participant response trends, and recommending improvements to the intervention design.
Student Mentor
UofSC AMPED Program
Columbia
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Applied Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage students with complex behavioral and academic challenges that could not be addressed in the classroom.
- Conducted regular sessions three times per week, fostering goal-setting, intrinsic motivation, and development of essential study and coping skills.
- Designed and implemented structured weekly tasks, meticulously tracking progress and providing detailed reports to program leaders to demonstrate outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with teachers and staff to create a supportive environment that promoted consistent engagement, measurable growth, and long-term student success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
New York (City), NY12-2025
Registered Behavior Technician Course -
Hudson College
11-2025
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration with Team Members
- Behavioral Assessment
- Research Methodology
Timeline
Student Researcher
UofSC LEADS Program
11.2021 - Current
Student Mentor
UofSC AMPED Program
12.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
Registered Behavior Technician Course -
Hudson College