Michelle Amaral
Registered Behavior Technician
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with 15 years of experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients with various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence. Experienced with implementing behavior intervention plans to support client development. Utilizes data collection and analysis to inform strategies and improve outcomes. Track record of effective communication with clients and team members to achieve therapeutic goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Parent
Cornerstone Group Home
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Provide safe and nurturing environment for youth, two have been in my care for over a year
- Implement the importance of education and utilizing all school supports and requesting others for a successful year, (attend meetings, keep open communication with teachers and administration)
- Provided nurturing and supportive care to children, fostering a safe environment conducive to emotional growth.
- Developed individualized care plans for each child, addressing their unique needs and promoting personal development.
- Collaborated with social workers and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support and successful outcomes.
- Implemented structured daily routines, enhancing stability and predictability for children in care.
Registered Behavior Technician
Pivotal Achievements LLC.
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance client engagement and promote skill acquisition in therapeutic settings.
- Monitored client progress and behavior, providing real-time feedback to ensure adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop strategies that improved client outcomes and supported behavioral goals.
- Documented client interactions and progress meticulously, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating effective communication.
- Trained and mentored new staff in behavioral interventions and data collection techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects LLC
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Implement the best methods of care for children and youth in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Provide behavior intervention services to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disorders in the home, school, and in the community
- Observe behavior, collect data, measure client’s independent success, calculate percentages, and report results to employer and client guardians daily under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA).
- Promote the achievement of a greater independence,school and in-home and within the community.
- Realized significant reduction in negative behaviors and increase in responsiveness for child with profoundly specialized behavioral and communication delays by consistently implementing prescribed, one-on-one ABA Therapy protocols.
- Achieved behavioral and developmental milestones through repetition and reinforcement of communication guidelines.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patient engagement and promote skill acquisition in therapeutic settings.
- Monitored client progress and behavior, providing real-time feedback to ensure adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop strategies that improved patient outcomes and supported behavioral goals.
- Documented client interactions and progress meticulously, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating effective communication.
Educational Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Peel District School Board
09.2010 - 01.2024
- Experience working with children with autism, behavioral and globally delayed students ranging in age from 4 to 12 since 2011.
- Work closely in a team environment with teachers, itinerants, administrators and other professionals while maintaining open communication.
- Facilitate group and individual activities according to development, personal needs and interests
- Ensure to practice active listening skills to support children and youth in making better life choices and decisions.
- Assist in creating sensory space for the school and finding sensory items that suit the population.
- CPI trained for student specific intervention for a hard to serve child with special needs.
- Implemented behavioral interventions and strategies, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encouraged positive student behavior and interactions.
- Trained and mentored new educational assistants, sharing best practices and enhancing overall team performance and collaboration.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Aid in creating behavior management plans for youth who engages in physical harm against self and others.
- Implement therapeutic activities on self-awareness, anger management, team building and understanding emotions and feelings.
- Assists students with stress-management when it comes to transition between their ecological systems.
- Support student with aggressive behavior and implement safety techniques that are given by a multi-disciplinary team.
- Collect ABC data sheets for various behaviors the student is exhibiting and implement ABA theories into school day for success.
- Provide assistance with toileting and personal hygiene needs as well as transfers to adaptive equipment
- Implement learning and curriculum accommodations for students that are supported by an EA and have an IEP
- Work closely with teacher to find resources and implement strategies for student success
- Create meaningful tasks that incorporate the curriculum with teachers and other supports
- Program Facilitator Assistant for the Black Student Alliance, created diversity and inclusive activities for marginalized youth in the school. Planned outings that supported diversity, public speakers, art programs as well as activities such as cooking, beading and games that supported Black students with different Caribbean roots and African ancestry.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans, enhancing student engagement and promoting academic success.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating instructional activities and maintaining a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt materials and resources, ensuring accessibility for diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers, contributing to tailored instructional strategies and improved learning outcomes.
- Developed and maintained effective communication with parents and guardians, informing them of student progress and classroom activities.
Specialized Care- Foster Parent (24hrs/day with husband)
Dufferin County/ Sudbury Children’s Aid
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Serviced marginalized children and youth with complex needs such as, mental health, developmental needs, children and youth with dual diagnosis and brain injury
- Trained and implemented a trauma informed therapeutic approach with youth
- Responsible for day-to-day tasks to ensure a healthy and supportive daily life for example: teach life skills, encourage positive hygiene, meal plans and demonstrate positive role modelling
- Ensure a safe environment for youth with high-risk behaviour such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, and addiction and know how to adapt to high-risk behaviour as it occurs
- Administration of daily medication, ensure logs are up to date as well as monitor effects of medication on youth
- Maintain open communication with the clinical team which consisted of; social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, support staff and community support such as police, school and hospital personnel
- Implement therapeutic plan for day-to-day success, therapy sessions, hospital visits
- Look for new activities to attend and plan day to day outings in the community to make memorable and lasting memories
- Provided specialized care and support to children in foster care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to children's unique needs, promoting emotional and psychological well-being.
Foster Parent
Hanrahan Youth Services
12.2009 - 02.2014
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for four females and males ages 13-17
- Ensure life skills and appropriate social skills are implemented into daily routines for success in transitioning to an independent program.
- Stay connected with community resources and educational facilities when providing care and support to foster children
- Communicate effectively with social service agencies and families to ensure support and advocacy necessary for the youth in the home.
- Plan life memories that are positive for all foster children, such as bowling, camping and other family events
Residential Child and Youth Worker
Hanrahan Youth Services
04.2009 - 02.2010
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in the residence for all youth.
- Implement rules and expectations of the program.
- Attended at various court offices and act as a support for youth in the criminal justice system.
- Provide therapeutic activities such as anger management, life skills training and recreation.
- Communicate effectively with family and other helping professionals to ensure a positive relationship.
- Participate in outings with clients while driving the company vehicle.
- Motivate each team member for a successful working relationship.
Education
Child and Youth Worker Diploma Program - Social Work
Sheridan College
Canada01.2011
O.S.S.D. - undefined
Notre Dame Secondary School
01.2005
Skills
- Registered Behavior Technician
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level A Training
- SafeTalk Suicide Alertness Certificate
- Valid License in the State of Florida
- Proficient in oral and written expression
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Proven leadership and organizational skills
- Outstanding work ethic
- ABA therapy
- Behavior management
- Data collection
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Pivotal Achievements LLC.
09.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects LLC
03.2024 - 09.2024
Specialized Care- Foster Parent (24hrs/day with husband)
Dufferin County/ Sudbury Children’s Aid
06.2020 - 07.2021
Foster Parent
Cornerstone Group Home
02.2014 - 08.2015
Educational Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Peel District School Board
09.2010 - 01.2024
Foster Parent
Hanrahan Youth Services
12.2009 - 02.2014
Residential Child and Youth Worker
Hanrahan Youth Services
04.2009 - 02.2010
O.S.S.D. - undefined
Notre Dame Secondary School
Child and Youth Worker Diploma Program - Social Work
Sheridan College