Manal Youssef
Waterbury,CT
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Therapist (School Based)
Connecticut Behavioral Health
07.2019 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding treatment goals and progress.
- Served as resource for colleagues by sharing expertise in behavior analysis principles and techniques, contributing to team problem-solving efforts.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, facilitating accurate evaluation and modification of treatment plans as needed.
- Implemented social skills groups for clients to practice peer interactions in structured setting, increasing opportunities for successful relationships outside therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, addressing specific client needs and goals.
- Supported families by providing education on effective behavior management strategies, improving home environment dynamics.
Residential Childcare Worker
The Bridge Family Center
02.2017 - 07.2023
- Mentored new staff members on best practices in childcare techniques, fostering supportive work environment for all employees.
- Strengthened communication among staff members with regular team meetings and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Improved emotional well-being of residents by providing consistent and empathetic support in difficult situations.
- Reduced behavioral issues through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that addressed common challenges faced by residents such as anger management, social skills development, and self-esteem building.
- Developed personalized care plans to address unique needs of each child, resulting in improved behavior and social skills.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Childen's Center GWHN (Easter Seals)
07.2006 - 07.2019
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2005
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2005
Skills
- Boundaries Establishment
- Multicultural Competence
- Behavior Modification
- Empathy Development
- Parenting Skills Education
References
Are available upon request
Timeline
Registered Behavior Therapist (School Based)
Connecticut Behavioral Health
07.2019 - Current
Residential Childcare Worker
The Bridge Family Center
02.2017 - 07.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Childen's Center GWHN (Easter Seals)
07.2006 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Post University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
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