Nathalia Rivera
Orlando,FL
Summary
Driven by a passion for fostering educational growth, I leveraged skills in Differentiated Instruction and Rapport Building at EarlyABA to significantly enhance student independence and reduce challenging behaviors. Specializing in Autism Spectrum Knowledge, I consistently achieved notable improvements in student outcomes through innovative educational strategies and effective parent communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RBT
ABA Centers of America
Orlando, FL
09.2024 - Current
RBT
EarlyAba
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
- Increased independence in daily living tasks by providing consistent skill development support.
Special Education Teacher
Fonemi Institute of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Reading and Writing Tutor
Juaquina De Vedruna Education Center
San Juan, PR
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Increased student confidence in their writing abilities through consistent encouragement and support.
- Promoted active listening skills by asking open-ended questions during tutoring sessions to gauge comprehension levels accurately.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share resources, strategies, and best practices for effective tutoring sessions.
- Assisted students in understanding complex grammatical rules and proper sentence structure for clearer communication.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through the establishment of achievable writing goals coupled with consistent follow-up evaluations for each student.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University Of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2023
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Individualized Education Plans
- Functional Communication Training
- Rapport Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Co-teaching Experience
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Analytical reading
- Goal Setting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RBT
ABA Centers of America
09.2024 - Current
RBT
EarlyAba
08.2023 - 09.2024
Special Education Teacher
Fonemi Institute of Puerto Rico
07.2022 - 07.2023
Reading and Writing Tutor
Juaquina De Vedruna Education Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University Of Puerto Rico