Laura BERLINGIERI
Manalapan,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Behavior Technician and BCBA Trainee with expertise in implementing ABA strategies to enhance communication, social skills, and daily living competencies. Strong background in data collection and analysis, with a focus on collaboration with professionals and families to ensure effective treatment implementation and positive behavior outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Neurabilities Healthcare
02.2023 - 08.2026
- Delivered behavioral support as Registered Behavior Technician in clinic and in-home settings for clients aged 3-7.
- Facilitated one-on-one sessions using play-based and structured activities to enhance communication, social interactions, and daily living skills.
- Used positive reinforcement and specific behavior intervention strategies to reduce problem behaviors and promote positive behavior replacements.
- Documented and analyzed client progress using CR Mobile platform, providing detailed daily notes to supervising BCBAs and families.
Special Education Teacher
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Head teacher of a self-contained preschool classroom for nonverbal preschool students with multiple disabilities.
- Collaborated with a special education coach and case managers to develop and implement individualized ABA discrete trial programming using the VB-MAPP model, facilitating monthly progress reporting and meetings.
- Established daily communication with parents, therapists, and case managers, promoting continuity in student support and enhancing overall student success.
Special Education Teacher
Sayreville Board of Education
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Head teacher of a self-contained preschool classroom for nonverbal students with Autism.
- Developed and implemented individualized ABA discrete trial programming using the VB-MAPP model, collaborating with BCBA, therapists, and parents to ensure program continuity and student success.
- Designed IEP goals and objectives aligned with the VB-MAPP model, focusing on enhancing social and emotional development for each student.
- Supervised paraprofessionals and maintained academic and behavioral data to assess and support student progress effectively.
Limited Resource Teacher Training Program
, Malaysia
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated culturally relevant instruction for impoverished teachers and students in Malaysia, enhancing educational access.
- Delivered professional development and training, equipping teachers with strategies to engage every child in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History and Education with endorsements in Early Childhood P-3 and Special Education
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJMaster of Science Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Data analysis
- Discrete Trial Training
- Rapport building
- Reinforcement strategies
- Behavior management
- Picture exchange communication system
- Prompting techniques
- Communication techniques
- Professional collaboration
- Client progress tracking
- Individualized programming
- Social skills development
Certification
CPR and Safety Care Trained
Coursework
- Foundations of Theory and Practice for Applied Behavior Analysis
- Philosophical Foundations of Behaviorism
- Fundamentals of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
- Behavior Analytic Assessments
- Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Advanced Concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Measurement and Research in Applied Behavior Analysis
- ASD Diagnosis and Early Intervention
- Organizational Behavior Management: Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Neurabilities Healthcare
02.2023 - 08.2026
Special Education Teacher
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Limited Resource Teacher Training Program
07.2018 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Sayreville Board of Education
07.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History and Education with endorsements in Early Childhood P-3 and Special Education
Monmouth University
Master of Science Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Capella University