Katerine Ramirez Cruz
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dependable childcare professional with 2.5 years of experience working with children, including experience as a
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and Preschool Teacher Assistant. Skilled in supporting children’s behavioral, social-emotional,
communication, and classroom needs through positive, developmentally appropriate strategies. Experienced with ABA principles, behavior
data collection, structured activities, classroom routines, and family-centered care. Committed to creating safe, engaging, and respectful
learning environments where children can succed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Prochild Early Learning Center
Lake Worth
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted student engagement and participation during lessons through supportive interactions.
- Ensured a safe, respectful learning environment by monitoring student behavior.
- Communicated progress and needs of children to parents regularly.
- Implemented daily routines that fostered structure and discipline among students.
- Collaborated with staff to design inclusive lesson plans for diverse learners.
- Supervised activities while actively participating with children to enhance learning experiences.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to improve collaboration.
- Prepared teaching materials and classroom displays to assist educators in lesson delivery.
Registered Behavior Technician
RenaSer ABA Therapy
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Used ABA Matrix to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Worked aof the collaboratives part team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach, FL05-2023
Certification
High School Diploma
40 hr DCF Training COMPLETED
RBT Certified
Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
Behavior data collection & documentation
Positive reinforcement & prompting
Functional Communication Training (FCT)
DRA / replacement behaviors
Classroom management & routines
Preschool learning & developmental activities
Social-emotional support
Child supervision & safety
Professional communication
CPR and first aid
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
RenaSer ABA Therapy
08.2025 - 06.2026
Teacher's Assistant
Prochild Early Learning Center
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Lakes High School