Mark Zakers
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Dedicated ABA Therapist with years of experience in designing and implementing behavior intervention plans for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Skilled in conducting assessments, creating individualized programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve therapeutic goals. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families to facilitate positive behavioral changes
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Paraprofessional
Deron School
11.2021 - Current
- Help teachers with education and training of a child who has special needs with focus on self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, and mobility skills
- Attend student's personal needs, monitor health issues, assist with the use of augmentative technology, and create an environment to best support the student's success
- Completed detailed data collection, graphing, & analysis of treatment effectiveness
- Created and implemented individualized lesson plans to teach a variety of skills, language, communication, social & play skills.
Material Handler Team Lead
Fed Ex
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Adheres to all warehouse safety guidelines
- Loads and unloads packages at the warehouse
- Makes sure all packages are properly packed and loaded
- Prepares packages for delivery using scanners, handheld printers, and packing materials.
Teacher's Assistant
ESS / Conackamack Middle School
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Building Care LLC
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
Accountant Clerk
Robert Half
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and reconciling discrepancies in accounting records
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software tools and automating manual tasks
- Ensured timely payments to vendors with diligent invoice processing and proactive communication
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy, preparing monthly financial statements and supporting documentation for management review.
Business Account Keeper
O'Halloran & Vitale Attorneys
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Focused on trust and business account records and otherwise assist the firm in various ways, including settlement of estates, tax appeals
- Represent both inexperienced first-time home buyers, as well as sophisticated real estate investors with diverse portfolios of residential and mixed-use properties
- In fact, over the past 25 years, the firm has closed thousands of residential and commercial real estate transactions involving sales, acquisitions, and refinances throughout the State of New Jersey
- Maintain and Update General Ledgers.
Education
Bachelor of Science Accountancy -
Saint Peters University
Skills
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective time management
- Excellent managerial techniques
- Strong organizational skills
Certification
- Handle with Care ( HWC ) certification and trainings.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention ( CPI ) Certification Training
- 40 Hours of Registered Behavior Technician ( RBT )
- Substitute Certification
- Epilepsy Foundation ( Seizure Trained )
Authorizedtowork
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
ABA Paraprofessional
Deron School
11.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
ESS / Conackamack Middle School
12.2018 - 10.2020
Material Handler Team Lead
Fed Ex
09.2016 - 05.2021
ABA Behavior Therapist
Building Care LLC
09.2015 - 01.2020
Accountant Clerk
Robert Half
09.2015 - 09.2016
Business Account Keeper
O'Halloran & Vitale Attorneys
01.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science Accountancy -
Saint Peters University