Maricarla Alvarez Oviedo
Behavior Analysis and Modification
MIAMI,FL
2
Languages
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Dedicated and BACB-Certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with hands-on experience delivering individualized ABA therapy across clinical, school, home, and community settings. Proven track record in implementing behavior reduction plans, skill acquisition strategies, and accurate real-time data collection. Passionate about empowering clients, supporting families, and collaborating with BCBAs to drive meaningful developmental progress.
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician. (RBT).
5 Months- Behavior Intervention & Reduction: Successfully reduced high-magnitude maladaptive behaviors (e.g., physical aggression, tantrums, elopement, and self-injurious behavior) by consistently implementing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- De-escalation & Crisis Management: Applied proactive de-escalation strategies and non-violent crisis intervention protocols to de-escalate behavioral crises and ensure client and staff safety in high-stress situations.
- Differential Reinforcement: Utilized differential reinforcement procedures (DRA, DRI, DRO) to systematically replace problem behaviors with functionally equivalent replacement behaviors (FERBs).
Registered Behavior Technician. (RBT)
1 Year 2 Months- Fostered independence in daily living skills (ADLs), achieving a 30% reduction in prompts required for routine tasks.
- Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team (BCBAs, OTs, and SLPs) to ensure consistent care delivery.
- Maintained high fidelity in implementing proactive and reactive strategies for high-magnitude behaviors.
- Antecedent Strategies: Implemented proactive environmental modifications and antecedent manipulations (e.g., visual schedules, first-then boards, priming, and choice-making) to prevent target behaviors before occurrence.
- Extinction Protocols: Applied extinction procedures with high treatment fidelity, effectively navigating extinction bursts while maintaining client safety and emotional support.
- Behavior Analysis & Tracking: Monitored behavioral trends through ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data collection, providing valuable input to the BCBA to adjust behavior plans as needed.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
1 Year 7 Months- Behavior Plan Implementation: Implemented individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) designed by the supervising BCBA to increase functional skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Data Collection & Progress Tracking: Collected precise, real-time clinical data (frequency, duration, latency, and trial-by-trial acquisition) using electronic data systems.
- Skill Acquisition Strategies: Utilized Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) to teach functional communication, daily living skills (ADLs), and social interactions.
- Behavior Reduction & Safety: Executed behavior reduction procedures, including differential reinforcement (DRA/DRI/DRO), extinction, and crisis intervention techniques, prioritizing client safety and dignity at all times.
- Documentation & Compliance: Authored objective, detailed session notes compliant with HIPAA regulations, agency protocols, and insurance requirements.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Principles
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) Execution
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Functional Communication Training (FCT)
Differential Reinforcement (DRA / DRI / DRO)
Prompting & Prompt Fading Procedures
De-escalation & Crisis Intervention
Extinction & Task Analysis
Chaining & Shaping Strategies
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Assistance
Real-time Data Collection (Frequency
Duration
Latency
Interval
Trial-by-Trial)
ABC Data Collection (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence)
HIPAA Compliance & Patient Privacy
Clinical Documentation & Session Notes
Electronic Data Systems
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician.
- Badge ID School Miami Dade and Broward.
- CPR/AED.
- APD Requirements for All Waiver.
- APD Direct Care Core Competencies.
- APD Zero Tolerance.
- APD HIPPA
- FDOH HIV
- FDOH Domestic Violence
- Security Awareness
- Civil Rights
- OSHA
- Medicaid Fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Badge ID School Miami Dade and Broward.
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
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