Meliza Baez
Newark
Summary
Motivated and dedicated professional with a background in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Psychology, eager to apply academic knowledge and clinical skills in a dynamic setting. Seeking an entry-level opportunity to further develop expertise and contribute meaningfully to the field of Speech-Language Pathology while gaining hands-on experience in assessment, treatment, and client-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Bright Achievements: Family-Focused ABA Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Provide in-home ABA Therapy services
- Performed behavioral interventions presented by BCBA to teach communication, social, and adaptive skills
- Worked with prompting and fading to encourage positive behavior and implement them into everyday life
- Observe, monitor, and record data collection to ensure client's progress
- Create interactive and playful exercises based on age appropriateness
Paraprofessional
Bergen Center for Child Development
08.2023 - Current
- Assist in managing student behavior and reinforcing positive behavior
- Assist in toiletting and feeding
- Implement and encourage the use of a communication device for non-verbal students to aid in communicating their needs
- Teach and assist children individually to reinforce learning concepts presented by teacher
- Provide 1:1 teaching in subject areas such as Math, ELA, Science, Social studies, and ADL
- Delivered support in a one-to-one setting to achieve cognitive and developmental milestones, including language acquisition, life skills, and social skills
Retail Sales Consultant
AT&T Corp.
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Offer personalized solutions based on customer's needs
- Maintain knowledge of all product and services in the wireless industry
- Qualied in the expert program every year due to my sales production in the business
- Ranked #1 in sales production
- Provide great customer service and ensured customer satisfaction
Head Cashier/ Retail
S&A Store
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Performed cash duties, product assistant, and cleaning
- Examined merchandise to ensure correct pricing and display
- In charged of training new hired employees
- Employee of the month in multiple occasions
Education
Master of Science - Communication Science and Disorders, Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ06-2020
Associates of Science - General Science
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Bilingual Proficiency: English and Spanish
- Time management
- Motivational approach
- Composure under pressue
- Passion for Child Development
- Commitment to professional growth
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Bright Achievements: Family-Focused ABA Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Bergen Center for Child Development
08.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Consultant
AT&T Corp.
12.2019 - 09.2023
Head Cashier/ Retail
S&A Store
06.2015 - 09.2019
Associates of Science - General Science
Essex County College
Master of Science - Communication Science and Disorders, Psychology
William Paterson University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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