Jocelyn Flores
Passaic
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at ESS, skilled in behavior management techniques and lesson adaptation. Successfully implemented multisensory learning strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement. Recognized for fostering positive classroom environments and effectively collaborating with stakeholders to support diverse learning needs. Committed to student success and continuous improvement.
Versatile Special Education Aide with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
ESS
02.2022 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supported behavior improvement strategies by modeling appropriate choices and reinforcing good behaviors.
- Used verbal and physical de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Step up Family Services
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with treatment team and stakeholders to optimize client care by gathering information, tools and resources.
- Trained parents and caregivers to support client treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Exercised confidentiality to protect client diagnosis and treatment in compliance with HIPAA standards and regulations.
- Conducted behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition and develop client materials.
- Implemented prescribed behavioral skills training to reduce problem behavior.
- Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans.
- Handled clients safely and appropriately to minimize risk of physical injury.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Lesson adaptation
- Data collection
- Multisensory learning
- Job readiness training
- Behavior management techniques
- Multi-subject instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Step up Family Services
11.2023 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
10.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Substitute Teacher
ESS
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University of New Jersey