Gabriela Mora
Bloomfield
Summary
Proactive professional with extensive experience in supporting individuals with disabilities. Skilled in assessment strategies and student advocacy, monitoring mental health and physical health needs helping client progress through personalized strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
1st Cerebral Palsy Of NJ
Belleville, NJ
01.2016 - Current
- Assist teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with therapists to facilitate daily activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Adapted educational materials to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators, contributing to tailored instructional strategies.
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with families, fostering communication regarding student development and needs.
- Led small group activities aimed at improving social skills and peer interactions among students with varying abilities and daily living activities.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Assist with toileting.hygiene,and other ADLs while maintaining dignity,safety,and comfort.
- Monitored children for changes in mental status, seizures activity, feeding difficulties and over all health concerns and report to appropriate staff.
Skills Instructor
1st Cerebral Palsy Of NJ
Belleville, NJ
03.2016 - Current
- Deliver personalized support to clients, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized service plans.
- Facilitated recreational activities that promoted social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting strategies to meet evolving needs effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and retrieval of client information.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies by monitoring stock levels and placing orders when necessary, reducing downtime due to shortages.
- Improved office communication by developing comprehensive internal documentation for policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Disturbed daily medications monitor vitals signs follow up on clients health changes and concerns with appropriate staff.
- Ordering medications monthly or as needed.
- Making sure MARS are accurate and complete.
- Assisting individuals with personal care activities including bathing ,dressing, grooming and toileting.
Behavior Technician
Step Up Family Services
Parsippany, NJ
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support client development and achieve therapeutic goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent care and communication for clients.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral data for analysis and reporting purposes.
- Assessed client needs through direct observation, tailoring approaches to maximize engagement and learning.
- Facilitated skill-building activities promoting independence and social interaction among clients.
- Established rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and enhancing treatment outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
Belleville, NJ06-2010
Licensed Practial Nurse - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ08-2026
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Adaptive learning
- Assessment strategies
- Group teaching
- Life skills building
- Social skills assistance
- Student advocacy
- Recordkeeping
- Special needs teaching
- Adult learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Learning skills development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Certification
- CPR Training in Adult and Childern - 12 Years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Step Up Family Services
02.2023 - 09.2025
Skills Instructor
1st Cerebral Palsy Of NJ
03.2016 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
1st Cerebral Palsy Of NJ
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
Licensed Practial Nurse - Nursing
Jersey College