Provided individual therapy sessions to children ages 4-12 addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, mainly children on the Autism spectrum
Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans and curriculum for each child
Collaborated with parents/guardians to establish goals for therapy and regularly communicated progress updates
Attended regular supervision meetings to discuss cases, seek guidance from BCBA's and enhance professional growth
Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay updated on the latest research findings in child psychology and therapeutic interventions in the Autism and Behavioral community
Collect and analyze data for skill acquisition
Head Teacher, Preschool
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2017 - 06.2022
Following KinderCare curriculum while enhancing and/or differentiating the lesson plans to meet the needs of the children
Ensuring individualized relationships are being made with both the parent and child to meet the needs of the child
Observing and evaluating children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health to better serve their skills and needs
Motivating and challenging students through hands-on experiences and cooperative learning activities in a collaborative environment
Designing the classroom and arranging it to support the goals and development level of the students
Head Teacher
Carousel Early Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2011
Head Pre-K teacher
Planned curriculum for the advancement of Kindergarten
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase students understanding of course materials
Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of twenty students
Administrative duties included evaluations, writing progress reports, one on one interaction with children and parents, parent teacher conferences, monthly school newsletter, and training new staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2006
High School Diploma -
Clarkstown North High School
New City, NY
01.2000
Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavioral Therapy
Working with people with developmental disabilities