Mario Miguel Socarras Cruz
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education. Over 10 years of experience in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with Special Educational Needs and behavioral disorders. Proven track record in advising and training educators and supporting families to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to improving the quality of life for children and adolescents through effective service delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Learning with ABA (305- 801- 9847)
Miami, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to support client learning and development.
- Utilized data collection methods to track client behavior changes over time.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during sessions.
Director
Diagnostic and Guidance Center
Minas de Matahambre, Cuba
12.2014 - 12.2023
- Coordinated and supervised diagnostic and guidance activities for children and adolescents with Special Educational Needs.
- Oversaw evaluations and re-evaluations of children and adolescents with Special Educational Needs.
- Supervised a multidisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated work among psychologists, pedagogues, and other specialists.
- Provided guidance and advice to teachers, families, and pedagogical teams, facilitating strategies to enhance learning and inclusive education.
- Selected, administered, and interpreted a variety of assessment instruments and techniques.
- Conducted case follow-ups, verifying students’ progress and adjusting intervention strategies as necessary.
- Advised and monitored the design/redesign of support systems.
- Drafted psychoeducational diagnostic reports, case files, progress notes, and case summaries.
- Managed resources and planning to ensure efficient operations and goal achievement.
- Conducted scientific and methodological research and participated in scientific events to enhance educational quality.
- Maintained confidentiality and secure handling of case records.
School Educational Psychologist
Marta Abreu Arencibia Semi-Boarding School
Santa Lucia, Cuba
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Planned and developed the school’s psychoeducational support strategy.
- Provided specialized psychoeducational treatment for children and adolescents with Special Educational Needs and others in need.
- Developed individualized psychoeducational treatment plans.
- Monitored student progress through class visits and other school activities, evaluating learning, emotional, and behavioral needs, and advising teachers.
- Participated in teacher planning meetings to define strategies for supporting students with learning and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with educators to create effective support systems for students.
- Contributed to case studies to guide educational interventions and ensure alignment with best practices.
Sports Psychologist
Association of Sports Medicine and Science (ASOMECID)
San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela
12.2008 - 02.2011
- Conducted psychological assessments for athletes to determine mental readiness and performance.
- Collaborated with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training sessions.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary teamwork with sports science professionals for holistic athlete support.
Speaker
Asociacion de Medicina y Ciencias del Deporte
Guárico, Venezuela
12.2008 - 02.2011
- South American Congress on Applied Sports Sciences.
- Delivered engaging presentations on sports medicine topics to diverse audiences.
Sports Psychologist (High-Performance Teams)
Provincial Center for Sports Medicine (Cepromede)
Pinar del Río, Cuba
12.2001 - 12.2008
- Developed key psychological skills in athletes such as focus, stress management, competitive anxiety, visualization, competition preparation, emotional regulation, self-confidence, resilience, and motivation.
- Applied personalized psychological strategies before, during, and after competitions.
- Strengthened team cohesion and group dynamics.
- Managed and resolved interpersonal conflicts among athletes and between athletes and coaches.
- Provided psychological coaching to trainers and management staff in communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and decision-making.
- Designed and planned psychological training programs for athletes.
- Selected, applied, and interpreted psychological tests at different training stages.
- Conducted psychological evaluations and reports for individuals and teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and physical trainers.
Research Assistant
Transportation Research Institute
Havana, Cuba
12.1999 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: Center for Research and Development of Transportation
- Conducted internal and external client satisfaction studies to assess service quality and identify improvement areas.
- Researched organizational climate and culture.
- Conducted personnel selection and performance evaluations.
- Studied leadership potential and management evaluations to inform talent development strategies.
- Applied and analyzed psychological assessments using SPSS.
- Analyzed customer behavior.
- Participated in scientific conferences and events to present research findings and engage with industry experts.
Academic Coordinator for Humanities Programs
Municipal University Center of Minas de Matahambre
Minas de Matahambre, Cuba
12.2000 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: University of Pinar del Río
- Coordinated development, review, and updating of study guides, teaching methods, and instructional materials to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Supervised curriculum implementation and compliance.
- Participated in teacher recruitment and evaluations.
- Facilitated continuous professional development opportunities for faculty, fostering an environment of ongoing learning and improvement.
- Taught General and Social Psychology, and Developmental Psychology.
- Provided academic advising to students, guiding them in course selection and academic planning to support their educational goals.
- University of Pinar del Río
Guest Lecturer
, Venezuela
12.2008
- Sports Psychology workshops for ball sports, Regional Sports Institute of Guárico (IRDEG) and Regional Sports Institute of Aragua (IRDA).
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University “Hermanos Saíz Montes De Oca
Pinar Del Rio, Cuba 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Havana
Havana, Cuba07.1999
Skills
- Behavioral intervention
- Case management
- Progress monitoring
- Analytical thinking
- Data analysis
- Decision-making ability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Pressure management
- Self-motivation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Educational guidance
- Social media proficiency
Areas willing to work
- Kendall
- Homestead
- Cutler Bay
- Eureka
- Westchester
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited
Affiliations
In the morning
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Learning with ABA (305- 801- 9847)
03.2025 - Current
Director
Diagnostic and Guidance Center
12.2014 - 12.2023
School Educational Psychologist
Marta Abreu Arencibia Semi-Boarding School
12.2011 - 12.2014
Sports Psychologist
Association of Sports Medicine and Science (ASOMECID)
12.2008 - 02.2011
Speaker
Asociacion de Medicina y Ciencias del Deporte
12.2008 - 02.2011
Guest Lecturer
12.2008
Sports Psychologist (High-Performance Teams)
Provincial Center for Sports Medicine (Cepromede)
12.2001 - 12.2008
Academic Coordinator for Humanities Programs
Municipal University Center of Minas de Matahambre
12.2000 - 12.2001
Research Assistant
Transportation Research Institute
12.1999 - 12.2001
Master of Science - Special Education
University “Hermanos Saíz Montes De Oca
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Havana