Marisel Proenza
Miami,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate, RBT experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT
Children's Behavior Therapy
Miami, FL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported clients using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans.
- Promote positive interactions with children with ADHD, autism, and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
RBT
Mestre Behavior Development
Miami, FL
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported the client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans.
- Promote positive interactions with children with ADHD, autism, and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on thedatabase to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis With Emphasis On ASD
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College
Miami08.2019
Skills
- Intervention Management
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Data Collection
- Report Writing
- Documentation Skills
- Behavior Observation
- Rapport Building
Accomplishments
- Earned certification in Neurodevelopment and Associated Disorders (ASD) from the Argentine Society of Neurodevelopment and Associated Disorders.
- Earned certification in Evidence-Based Respectful Intervention in Autism.
- Earned certification as a Health Coach from Florida Global University .
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- First Aid & CPR
- HIPPA Training Security Awareness Training
- Medicaid Provider
- Neurodevelopment and Associated Disorders (ASD)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RBT
Children's Behavior Therapy
08.2022 - 01.2023
RBT
Mestre Behavior Development
05.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis With Emphasis On ASD
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College