Maria Mukuna Ngando
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Technician with background in providing support for individuals struggling with behavioral issues. A wife and a mother who discovered her passion for teaching and taking care of others by helping them reach their full potential despite mental and physical limitations. Skilled in implementing behavior intervention plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. Strengths include exceptional communication, patience, and adaptability. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient behavioral responses through customized therapeutic strategies.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism/ Life Skills
Glendale
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Facilitated development of essential life skills in clients through structured activities, enhancing their daily functioning.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to promote positive behaviors in clients.
- Coordinated with supervisors to design and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring tailored support for each client.
- Engaged in training sessions to deepen understanding of autism spectrum disorders and effective interventions, improving service delivery.
BHT
Goodsteps Behavioral Health
Phoenix
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the clinical team.
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Supported clients in goal-setting
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
Teacher
Child Care and Family Services
Salt Lake City
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed lesson plans to engage children in learning activities.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's developmental needs.
Education
CS PATRICE EMERY LUMUMBA
Luanda , LuandaSkills
- Client management
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Communication and teamwork
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Lingala
Limited
Certification
Certified Behavior Technician
Certified child care provider
Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Affiliations
- Directing rehearsals ( I’m a Lead singer and co-founder of a music band called the Mukunas)
- Learning to trade with my husband
- Play tennis with my child.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism/ Life Skills
04.2025 - 10.2025
BHT
Goodsteps Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 03.2025
Teacher
Child Care and Family Services
03.2022 - 11.2023
CS PATRICE EMERY LUMUMBA