Nancy Gonzalez

Consulted with parents and teachers to understand students' needs in depth.

• Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify challenges and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborated with educators, administrators, and external professionals on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Utilized established testing protocols to assess educational and emotional needs of students.
• Provided professional development on mental health, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
• Managed a team of 5 Behavior Management Aides to support student success.

• Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
• Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
• Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to ongoing evaluation of client progress.
• Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
• Developed strong rapport with students and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout therapeutic process.
• Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
• Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
• Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
• Worked daily with 10 students meeting their academic and behavior goals.