Neri Montoya
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public School District 205
09.2022 - Current
- Filled short-term substitute teacher vacancies Pre-k-5
- Frequently assigned to difficult classes based on special education background
- Received commendation from principal for repeated ability to arrive with very short notice, flexibility, prepared and ready to engage with students
- Preference given to assignments in special education classrooms
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Behavioral Tech
Mercy Health
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided one-to-one therapy to children with autism by applying principles from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Implemented ABA techniques including DTT, PRT, PECS to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and self-help skills
- Collaborated with supervising BCBA's to develop and update intervention and treatment plans
- Maintained accurate data collection on client progress, enabling effective analysis and modification of treatment plans as needed.
Autism Tech 3
Caravel Autism Health
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided one-to-one therapy to children with autism by applying principles from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Implemented ABA techniques including DTT, PRT, PECS to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and self-help skills
- Collected and recorded data on client behavior and progress
- Collaborated with supervising BCBA's to develop and update intervention and treatment plans
- Actively contributed ideas during strategy sessions that resulted in increased member engagement.
CNA/DSP
Walter Lawson's Children's Home
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided daily care
- Assist residents in following daily routine
- Assist residents in meal time
- Assist residents with meeting their individual goals
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rockford Public School District 205
04.2012 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with teacher and therapy team to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
occupational therapy assistant -
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-2025
CNA -
Rock Valley college
05.2017
Skills
- CPR certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
- CPI trained
- Illinois Substitute License
- Fluent in Spanish
- Illinois Statement of Approval Paraprofessional
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public School District 205
09.2022 - Current
Behavioral Tech
Mercy Health
02.2022 - 09.2022
Autism Tech 3
Caravel Autism Health
06.2021 - 02.2022
CNA/DSP
Walter Lawson's Children's Home
08.2017 - 01.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rockford Public School District 205
04.2012 - 10.2019
CNA -
Rock Valley college
occupational therapy assistant -
Madison Area Technical College
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