JULIA GUARANTANO
Wood-Ridge,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Behavior Therapist with experience in both individual and group therapy settings. Strengths include developing personalized behavior intervention plans, conducting functional behavior assessments, and implementing data-driven strategies for behavioral improvement. Have demonstrated commitment to client-centered therapy and proven ability to foster meaningful improvements in patient's lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Every Piece Counts
Livingston, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Working closely with the BCBA assigned to the case, I provide 1-on-1 direct therapy services to clients on the ASD spectrum both in-home and in a clinical setting
- I also create client materials as needed, and collect, evaluate, and interpret the data to provide feedback for the BCBA
- Recently, my responsibilities have increased to include 1) writing a lesson plan recently implemented, 2) developing and implementing additional interventions, 3) assisting in assessments for reauthorizations, and 4) observing parent-client trainings
- I continue to collaborate regularly with my BCBA mentors on additional training and growth opportunities
Paraprofessional
Garfield Public Schools
Garfield, NJ
04.2021 - 04.2023
- In conjunction with the BCBA and classroom teacher, I provided 1-on-1 guidance to children on the ASD spectrum in both the pre-K classroom of the Early Childhood Learning Center for the '21-'22 school year and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School for the '22-'23 school year, working to improve upon certain behavioral techniques and functions.
- I was one of the first selected to work with children during the extended school year over the summers.
- Maintained an almost full-time schedule while completing my master's degree.
Behavior Therapist
ABA Collective, LLC
Mahwah, NJ
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Under the supervision of the BCBA assigned to the case, I provided in-home direct therapy services to elementary school-aged children on the ASD spectrum, working to improve upon certain behavioral techniques and functions.
- Created client materials as needed, as well as collected and shared treatment data, while maintaining an open dialogue between myself, the BCBA, and parents when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
Registered Behavior Technician
SOS Healthcare, Inc
Myrtle Beach, SC
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Began as a volunteer position in September 2016, then retained for a permanent role in May 2017, to provide therapy services to children on the ASD spectrum
- Promoted to Program Manager for Friday Nights, a 2 ½ hour event held Friday evenings, in April 2019, to help children on the ASD spectrum learn to communicate better through movement, art, science etc
- Furloughed due to COVID-19
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Public Health
Coastal Carolina University
05.2020
M.Ed - Applied Behavior Analysis
Felician University
Skills
- RBT Certification
- Working on attaining my BCBA certification
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- Proficient in social media platforms
- Proficient in CentralReach
- Patience
- Compassion
- Understanding
Additionalinformation
- Member of PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology
- NJABA Student Representative for Felician University
- FELICIAN'S F.A.C.T. CONFERENCE Presenter - 2020
- TEAM LEAD TO DR. JOHN BURKE, Assisted with program development, implementation, and data analysis during the 2021-22 school year.
Websites
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Every Piece Counts
06.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Garfield Public Schools
04.2021 - 04.2023
Behavior Therapist
ABA Collective, LLC
06.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
SOS Healthcare, Inc
09.2016 - 03.2020
B.S. - Psychology, Public Health
Coastal Carolina University
M.Ed - Applied Behavior Analysis
Felician University