Joannie Sanchez-Figueroa
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Service-focused worker devoted to help clients meet their goals; focused on giving comprehensive support to improve the lives of clients by offering them peace of mind and solutions to any type of condition, either mental or physical, that ails them.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Therapist/Behavior Technician
Children Making Strides
Fall River, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Provide center based and/or in-home therapy to individuals on the autism spectrum disorder.
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve clients with diverse needs.
- Perform behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in clients' homes without direct supervision.
- Develop and maintain clear, individualized documentation on each client.
- Maintain neutrality when supporting clients despite difficult behavior.
Personal Advocate
LifeStream, Inc.
New Bedford, MA
01.2019 - Current
- Provide direct care to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
- Enhance personal growth and encourage independence in their homes and the community as well.
ABA Therapist
Behavioral Developmental And Educational Services
New Bedford, MA
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Provide behavioral and educational school-based therapy to students on the autism spectrum disorder and/or special needs.
- Provided balanced developmental and academic curricula for students, nurturing personal progress in treatment areas.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
Daycare Teacher
Little People's College
New Bedford, MA
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided direct care and education to infant/toddler children, pre-school, and school-age students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA06.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06.2018
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
New Bedford06.2013
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Active listening/communication skills
- Team player
- Adaptive Learning
Timeline
ABA Therapist/Behavior Technician
Children Making Strides
06.2022 - Current
ABA Therapist
Behavioral Developmental And Educational Services
10.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Advocate
LifeStream, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Little People's College
12.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
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