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Melissa Jimenez Suarez

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. Dedicated professional with experience using positive and negative reinforcement strategies to improve behaviors. Expert at implementing behavior treatment plans and intervention techniques. Talented relationship-builder with excellent communication and organizational abilities. Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills, and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Reliable individual with flexible schedule and desire to help children reach full potential.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

RenaSer ABA therapy
06.2023 - Current
  • I worked with individuals with disabilities, facilitating their inclusion and active participation in various activities. I implemented tailored strategies to enhance their quality of life and promote their independence.
  • Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
  • Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
  • Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
  • Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.

Medical Assistant

Wellmax Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.

Babysitter

Arielys Mendez
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • I worked with individuals with disabilities, facilitating their inclusion and active participation in various activities. I implemented tailored strategies to enhance their quality of life and promote their independence.
  • Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
  • Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
  • Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
  • Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
  • Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
  • Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.


Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Group Instruction
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transition planning
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Pre-Vocational Skills
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Activity Schedules
  • Verbal behavior training
  • Video Modeling
  • Token Economy Systems
  • Prompting Strategies

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

RenaSer ABA therapy
06.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Wellmax Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2023

Babysitter

Arielys Mendez
02.2020 - 08.2021
Melissa Jimenez Suarez