Gianna Cruz
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Registered Behavioral Technician with hands-on experience delivering ABA therapy to children with special needs. Skilled in data collection, parent and staff collaboration, and behavior management. CPR, First Aid, and Handle with Care certified. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong ability to connect with diverse families and clinical teams. Knowledgeable behavior technician with several years of experience. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way. Practiced multitasker with excellent time management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician
Professional Therapy Associates
Toms River, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy to children and young adults (ages 18 months to 21 years) in clinic and home settings.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to define and meet individualized therapy goals.
- Accurately monitor and document behaviors and therapeutic progress.
- Trained clients in daily living skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
Hostess
The Sawmill
Seaside Park, NJ
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, maintaining a welcoming and organized atmosphere.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating and minimize wait times.
- Assisted in training new host staff on operational procedures and guest interaction.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
Cashier
La Scala’s Italian Pastry Shop & Bakery
Toms River, NJ
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled payments and issued receipts, refunds, and change.
- Maintained a clean and efficient checkout area, and store environment.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Trained new employees and supported daily store operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Psychology
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ06.2025
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
Bayville, NJ06.2022
Skills
- ABA Therapy Implementation
- Behavior Data Collection & Monitoring
- Parent & Staff Training Collaboration
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Professional Client Communication
- Cleanliness & Organization in Clinical/Work Environments
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
- Handle with Care Certification
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician
Professional Therapy Associates
03.2023 - Current
Cashier
La Scala’s Italian Pastry Shop & Bakery
09.2021 - 06.2022
Hostess
The Sawmill
04.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Psychology
Ocean County College
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
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