Jennifer Saraf
Plainville,MA
Summary
Dedicated RBT with 16 years of experience in behavior analysis and mentoring. Expertise in implementing individualized intervention plans that achieve measurable student progress. Proven ability to foster teamwork among multidisciplinary groups to enhance collaborative outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ABA Specialist
City of Attleboro
Attleboro, Massachusetts
08.2022 - 03.2026
- Facilitated progress for students with behavioral challenges during classroom activities by implementing tailored support strategies.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Engaged with staff to assess student progress and develop effective intervention strategies.
- Observed student behavior and delivered timely feedback.
- Applied positive reinforcement techniques to promote and sustain appropriate student behaviors.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all students in care.
- Organized and engaged students in social skills development through structured activities.
- Assisted students in developing social skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate aggressive situations.
- Collected and accurately recorded behavioral, social, academic, and other data per student's specific programming.
- Consulted with the BCBA in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for students.
- Assisted students with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and eating.
- Developed lesson plans during teacher absences to ensure continuity of instruction. Prepared instructional materials when no teacher was available throughout the year.
- Collaborated with parents and educators during conferences to enhance student educational outcomes.
- Mentored new employees.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Concepts Inc.
Worcester, Massachusetts
06.2012 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with families to implement tailored behavioral strategies at home, enhancing consistency in client care.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, facilitating exploration of difficult emotions and promoting emotional resilience.
- Guided families in understanding the needs of their children with behavioral challenges, fostering improved family dynamics.
- Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plans of treatment and maintenance for clients.
- Implemented individualized behavior plans for clients in diverse settings.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Monitored client behavior and documented progress for ongoing evaluation.
- Utilized data collection tools to track client behavior and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
- Encouraged parents to use positive reinforcement techniques such as reward systems for desired behaviors.
- Educated daycare and camp staff about appropriate strategies for responding to challenging behaviors in the designated setting.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently.
- Monitored clients' progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations that could provide additional resources for clients.
- Encouraged social interactions between peers through verbal prompts and physical guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical H.S
South Easton, MA06-2004
Skills
- RBT
- Safety Care Trained
- Behavior intervention
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Data collection
- Reinforcement techniques
- Visual supports implementation
- Professional collaboration
- Visual aids
- Individualized education plans
- Collaboration with professionals
- Group instruction
- Social skills training
- Positive reinforcement
- Error correction
- Incidental teaching
- Toilet training
- Community integration
- Collaboration with professionals
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social skills training
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
ABA Specialist
City of Attleboro
08.2022 - 03.2026
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Concepts Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical H.S