Milca Puello
Taylors,SC
Summary
Special Education Teacher and RBT with 8+ years of experience in teaching diverse students populations. Bachelor's degree in Special Education in the Dominican Republic. Very passionate about inclusion and Behavior issues at school.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
World Upside Down Arts Studio
09.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to support client behavioral goals.
- Conducted data collection and analysis to monitor client progress and adjust interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance therapeutic approaches and strategies.
- Developed engaging activities that promote skill acquisition and generalization for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes in compliance with regulations.
After School Program Director/ Music Teacher
World Upside Down
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging after-school programming aligned with educational standards.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate academic support into enrichment activities.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in youth development and program delivery.
Behavior Therapy Intern
Centro de Atención Integral para la Discapacidad CAID
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Pairing with the kids
- Observe the therapy
- Writing data
- Physical helper
- The Comprehensive Attention Center for Disability (CAID), is the most important project that has been developed in the Dominican Republic for the evaluation, diagnosis and rehabilitation of children from zero to 12 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Down Syndrome, to improve your quality of life and that of your family and social network.
- Contact: Natalia Aquino - 8299623009
K5, 1st and 2nd grade Homeschool Teacher
Centro Peldaños
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Coordinated educational activities, enhancing student engagement and collaboration.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to foster critical thinking and creativity.
- Due to the pandemic, the parents of these 3 children decide to start homeschooling with them using the Bob Jones University Curriculum BJUpress. They didn’t know how to speak English, for that reason they hired me to be the guiding teacher.
- Contact: Gloria Estrella - 8094402728
Educational Therapist
Centro Peldaños
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve students' cognitive and emotional skills.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to track student progress and adjust strategies.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Individualized Special Teacher
Colegio Bautista Cristiano
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Curriculum adaptations for two 6 years old boys with autism
- Assist teacher with establishing and maintaining open communication with parents and other staff and specialists.
- Contact: Ana DaCunha - 8099630980
Education
Special Education - Education
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic12.2021
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- K5,1st and 2nd grade Curriculum
- Lesson Plans
- Learning Activities
- Augmentative and alternative communication systems
- PECS
- Curriculum adaptations
- Functional and Life Skills Curriculum
- Social skills development
Accomplishments
- Diploma in Psychopedagogical Intervention Methods for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
02/2021 – 09/2021 - Level 1 ABA Online Training Course (Autism Basics)
08/2020 – 09/2020 - PECS – Picture Exchange Communication System, Level 1
04/2019 – 05/2019 - Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training
2024
Certification
- Diplomado en metodología de intervención psicopedagogica en trastornos neurológicos del desarrollo. (2021-02 - 2021-09)
- Level 1 ABA Online Training Course (Autism Basic) (2020-08 - 2020-09)
- PECS Picture Exchange Communication System Level 1 (2019-04 - 2019-05)
LANGUAGES
Espanol Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
World Upside Down Arts Studio
09.2025 - Current
After School Program Director/ Music Teacher
World Upside Down
01.2023 - 09.2025
Behavior Therapy Intern
Centro de Atención Integral para la Discapacidad CAID
02.2021 - 11.2021
Educational Therapist
Centro Peldaños
01.2021 - 01.2021
K5, 1st and 2nd grade Homeschool Teacher
Centro Peldaños
08.2020 - 09.2021
Individualized Special Teacher
Colegio Bautista Cristiano
01.2018 - 01.2020
Special Education - Education
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña