Matthew Diaz
Estero,FL
Summary
I am a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology as well as a graduate of Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis. Previous work experience in exceptionally fast paced environments. Passion for service, education, and for using the science of applied behavior analysis to improve the lives of others. I am currently interested in expanding my experience outside of the field of applied behavior analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Virtus Health, LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Meet 30hr+ billable requirement on a weekly basis
- Provide center-based ABA services to children on the autism spectrum ranging from 6 – 16 years old
- Supervise and train Registered Behavior Technician’s (RBT) to ensure treatment fidelity with each client
- Create, program, and implement behavior intervention treatment plans effectively and thoroughly
- Participate in meetings with regional clinical staff including regional director and other south region BCBA’s
- Keep up with authorization due dates and update treatment plans accordingly to avoid lapses in treatment
- Maintain healthy, positive, and professional relationships with staff and caregivers of clients
- Analyze data thoroughly to make evidence-based decisions modifications to treatment
- Assess clients using assessment tools such as: ACE Core Skills and Skills assessments
- Effectively implement crisis management procedures as needed.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Manage a caseload of 10 clients on the autism spectrum varying from ages 6–32 years old
- Meet 30hr+ billable requirement on a weekly basis
- Supervise and train Registered Behavior Technician’s (RBT) to ensure treatment fidelity with each client
- Create, program, and implement behavior intervention treatment plans effectively and thoroughly
- Keep up with authorization due dates and update treatment plans accordingly to avoid lapses in treatment
- Maintain healthy, positive, and professional relationships with staff and caregivers of clients
- Assess clients using assessment tools such as: VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and AFLS assessments
- Collect thorough data daily/weekly and use this data to make evidence-based decisions.
Behavior Specialist/ Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Collier County Public Schools
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Manage a caseload of twenty students on the autism spectrum in Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) classrooms
- Create, program, and implement behavior intervention plans effectively and thoroughly
- Train teachers and support staff on how to effectively implement behavior intervention plans and various applied behavior analytic techniques to handle intensive behaviors
- Assess students using the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and AFLS assessments
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
- Participate in annual IEP meetings
- Collect thorough data daily/weekly and use this data to make evidence-based decisions
- Work alongside school administration to collaboratively make data-based decisions for the IBI units.
Behavior Coach
Private Family
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Provide full-time care/companionship for 21-year-old non-verbal, severely behavioral male with autism spectrum disorder
- Work on ABA goals alongside his BCBA to reduce problem behaviors and increase functional living skills
- Work extensively on communication skills and positive behavior change.
Student Analyst / Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Implement behavior programs created by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst for children and adults
- Accrued direct and indirect supervision hours to become eligible to become a BCBA
- Provide and coordinate behavior analysis services that enable the clients served to achieve their goals and increase their independence.
Registered Behavior Technician
My Favorite Therapists, LLC
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Implement behavior programs created by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst for children ages 2-16
- Data Collection through Catalyst
- Work under BCBA supervision assessing clients using the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and AFLS assessments
- Accrued direct and indirect supervision hours to become eligible to become a BCBA
- Provide and coordinate behavior analysis services that enable the clients served to achieve their goals and increase their independence.
Pool Substitute Teacher
Somerset Academy Miramar
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Full-time onsite substitute teacher teaching K-8th grade
- Responsibilities include ensuring student safety, never leaving students unattended, following lesson plans left by the teacher, maintaining accurate student attendance records, following school rules and regulations, handling routine disciplinary problems, and contacting school administration if problem escalates, and performing any other duties as assigned by the school’s principal (i.e
- Clerical work, cafeteria monitoring, etc.)
Physical Therapy Technician
CardioFlex Therapy
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Duties include helping with patient exercises as well as performing modalities such as ice/heat, electronic stimulation, ultrasound, and laser
- Responsible for doing laundry, facility management, and various administrative tasks such as calling insurance companies and patient scheduling.
Service Associate
Braman Honda
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Assisted management in administration of the Service Department by maintaining the necessary filing systems, compiling reports, and performing other various tasks such as greeter and porter.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) Special Education/ Applied Behavior Analysis -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sociology -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2017
Skills
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Analytics
- Crisis Situations
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Customer Satisfaction
- Data Collections
- Cultural Competency
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Best Practices and Standards
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), BACB, 1-21-53125
- Adult CPR / First Aid / AED, American Heart Association
Languages
English
Spanish
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics of Broward County, 05/01/17, 06/30/18, Work as a swim instructor/coach for children of all ages with developmental disabilities.
- Lighthouse of the Blind of Collier County, 03/01/15, 05/31/15, Worked on various tasks around the facility to assure monthly events and numerous other social functions ran smoothly.
- Lighthouse of the Blind of Broward County, 06/01/14, 08/31/14, Worked for the children’s summer camp.
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Virtus Health, LLC
12.2022 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
01.2022 - 12.2022
Behavior Specialist/ Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Collier County Public Schools
09.2020 - 08.2022
Student Analyst / Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
11.2019 - 06.2020
Behavior Coach
Private Family
07.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Behavior Technician
My Favorite Therapists, LLC
05.2018 - 10.2019
Pool Substitute Teacher
Somerset Academy Miramar
10.2017 - 06.2018
Physical Therapy Technician
CardioFlex Therapy
05.2017 - 10.2017
Service Associate
Braman Honda
07.2013 - 08.2017
Master of Arts (MA) Special Education/ Applied Behavior Analysis -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sociology -
Florida Atlantic University
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), BACB, 1-21-53125
- Adult CPR / First Aid / AED, American Heart Association
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