Megi Bekteshi
Brooklyn
Summary
Experienced with providing instructional support to students with special needs. Utilize effective communication and collaborative skills to foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of behavior management techniques and individualized education plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - Current
- Provide instruction in both individual and small groups using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior techniques
- Implement positive behavior support plan
- Implement AIMS (Acquisition, Integrated Services, Meaningful Communication, and Social Skills program to improve behaviors and promote learning
- Prepare student charts, work folders, and collect data documenting student behavior and goal progress
Registered Behavior Technician
The Thirteen Child ABA Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism in their homes and center based.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans created by clients BCBA targeting behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans
- Implemented programs such as match to staple, toilet training, answering “wh” questions, tolerating “no”, tolerating “wait”, fine motor imitation, etc.
- Collected data and provided detailed session notes
Registered Behavior Technician
A Friendly Face Brooklyn, NY
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism in their homes and center based.
- Effectively communicated and coordinated with caregivers and BCBA to understand the clients goals and preferences
- Implemented programs such as functional communication training, gross motor imitation, decreasing non-compliance behavior and reinforcing appropriate replacement behavior
Group Leader / Activity Specialist
New York Junior Tennis Learning Brooklyn, NY
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Supervised participants and provided a positive learning environment as well as ensuring their safety
- Developed weekly activity lesson plans
- Assisted in after school activities, facilitated dismissal, and supervised during field trips
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.2012
Skills
- Strong data collection and communication skills
- Experience working with students with disabilities and autism diagnoses
- Attention to detail and patience
- Classroom organization
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS)
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
The Thirteen Child ABA Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - 08.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
A Friendly Face Brooklyn, NY
05.2019 - 03.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - Current
Group Leader / Activity Specialist
New York Junior Tennis Learning Brooklyn, NY
09.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Brooklyn College