MERLYN Pedraza
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Thoughtful Registered Behavior Therapist advocating for long-term patient health and wellness through targeted programming and therapy. Decisive problem solver with 5 years of experience serving patients with standard practices and procedures. Situationally aware and adaptable therapist.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Therapist
The Lighthouse Project LLC
Medley , FL
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for clients.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
Registered Behavior Therapist
BBS Best Behavioral Solution
Doral , FL
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for clients.
Front Desk Receptionist
Lourdes A. Cordoves MD
Hialeah Gardens , FL
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
- Updated customer information in databases regularly to ensure accuracy of records.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician
ABC RBT School
Miami , FL07-2018
Bachelor of Science -
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL07.2017
Skills
- Group Behavioral Intervention Programs
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Goal Setting
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Therapy Team Planning
- Daily Living Skill Development
- Social Skill Development
- Behavioral Support Plans
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Behavior Therapist
The Lighthouse Project LLC
12.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Behavior Therapist
BBS Best Behavioral Solution
08.2018 - 03.2019
Front Desk Receptionist
Lourdes A. Cordoves MD
01.2010 - 10.2013
Registered Behavior Technician
ABC RBT School
Bachelor of Science -
Florida National University
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