Giselle Nieves
Davenport,FL
Summary
Compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis and childcare professional with over two years of hands-on experience supporting the developmental, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of infants and toddlers in licensed early childhood education settings. Skilled in 1:1 and small-group behavior support, positive reinforcement, behavior intervention, data collection and documentation, and individualized treatment plan implementation under supervision. Trained in ABA fundamentals and committed to completing Registered Behavior Technician certification to work directly with children with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs, improving quality of life and helping clients reach individualized goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Infant & Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
12.2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized and small-group behavior support to infants and toddlers in a structured classroom, applying ABA-aligned strategies such as positive reinforcement, redirection, and consistent routines to encourage appropriate behavior.
- Collect and document behavioral observations and developmental data daily, ensuring accurate, professional records consistent with data-driven progress tracking.
- Implement individualized learning activities supporting cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor development, adapting approaches to each child's needs under guidance from lead teachers and leadership.
- Communicate consistently with families regarding daily progress, behavior, and developmental milestones, building trust and ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborate with teachers and leadership to support individualized learning plans, mirroring treatment-plan implementation and team-based clinical collaboration.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment in full compliance with health, safety, and state licensing regulations.
- Build rapport and trusting relationships with children through patience, empathy, active listening, and consistency — core skills directly transferable to 1:1 ABA client care.
Toddler Teacher
We Care 2 Daycare
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Planned and facilitated individualized and group activities promoting cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development for toddlers.
- Supervised children 1:1 and in groups, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment at all times, including transitions between sitting, standing, and floor-level engagement.
- Applied positive behavior management and reinforcement strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and encourage appropriate social interactions.
- Monitored, observed, and documented developmental milestones and behavioral progress using consistent data collection methods.
- Assisted children with daily routines including meals, hygiene, transitions, and rest periods, supporting independence and skill acquisition.
- Partnered with families to communicate developmental progress, behavioral observations, and classroom updates, strengthening caregiver collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in compliance with childcare policies and state regulations, reflecting strong professional documentation habits.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching staff to meet each child's individual developmental needs, demonstrating teamwork in a clinical-style support setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridge Community High School
Davenport, FL05.2024
Skills
- Compassionate and Patient
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- Dependable and Reliable
- Quick Learner
- Passion for Helping Children Succeed
- Builds Rapport with Children & Families
- Professionalism Under Pressure
- Physically Able to Sit, Kneel, Stand & Lift up to 50 lbs
Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Willing and eager to complete the 40-Hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training
• Foundational knowledge of ABA principles, positive reinforcement, and behavior intervention support gained through direct childcare experience
Timeline
Assistant Infant & Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
12.2025 - Current
Toddler Teacher
We Care 2 Daycare
12.2023 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Ridge Community High School