Pamela Teperino
Winchendon,MA
Summary
Experienced with managing and supporting individuals with behavioral challenges. Utilizes evidence-based interventions to develop tailored support plans. Knowledge of crisis management and positive behavior support strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor/Assistant Teacher
RFK Community Alliance
Lancaster, MA
09.2025 - Current
- Supported residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and consistent routine adherence.
- Documented shift notes, incidents, and resident progress using required clinical records.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall well-being.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
- Monitored student behavior, redirected disruptions, and maintained a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans, behavior supports, and classroom procedures.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
Paraprofessional
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction
Worcester, MA
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Supported individualized instruction by reinforcing behavioral goals and classroom routines.
- Monitored student responses and documented observations for behavior intervention planning.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to implement consistent support strategies.
- Redirected challenging behaviors using approved de-escalation and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared instructional materials and maintained organized learning environments for student success.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Residential Counselor
Justice Resource Institute
Littleton, MA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented de-escalation techniques and maintained calm environment, leading to reduced behavioral incidents.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Monitored and documented client progress, ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.
Behavioral therapies
Patterns Behavior
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Implement 1:1 behavioral intervention programs for children with autism in the clinic
- Completed training program in ABA, discrete trial teaching techniques, management of maladaptive behaviors, child development, and data collection for effective client support
- Observe and record child's behaviors through data input into an electronic device and log hours and data accurately
- Observe and record the child's behaviors through data input into an electronic device and log hours and data accurately
- Discuss client progress and strategies with supervisory staff during regular meetings.
Residential Counselor/ Para-educator
Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation
Greenfield, NH
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensure that all activities, services and programs through Bridge are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Bridge clients
- Engaged residents in active listening and support throughout transitional living program
- Supervise the activities of residents in the program
- Provide residents with advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention and supportive counseling
- Advocated for residents by providing referrals, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling
- Ensure residents are following the guidelines and expectations of the program; giving consequences or discharging when appropriate
- Monitor and ensure the safety of residents, implementing crisis intervention as necessary
- Monitored resident safety and implemented crisis interventions to maintain a secure environment
- Filling out the appropriate and reviewing the program policies and procedures
- Conducted thorough monthly reviews of resident binder documentation to ensure compliance with program standards.
- Created and organized weekly schedules for staff and residents to facilitate program operations.
Group Leader/ Receptionist
Family Martial Art Center
Fitchburg, MA
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety and engagement
- Communicated daily with parents or guardians about children's activities, behaviors, and concerns to foster a supportive environment
- Sanitize toys and play equipment
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals, and medications administered
- Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning and growth
- Help children with homework and school work
- Sorted and arranged toys and materials for easy access in play areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goodrich Alternative High School
Fitchburg, MA06-2017
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- First Aid Certification
- Crisis Management Techniques
- Case Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Safety Management
- Resident support
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Incident Reporting
Educationdate
Goodrich alternative high school June, 1, 2017
Timeline
Residential Counselor/Assistant Teacher
RFK Community Alliance
09.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction
07.2024 - 09.2025
Residential Counselor
Justice Resource Institute
06.2023 - 08.2024
Behavioral therapies
Patterns Behavior
04.2022 - 06.2023
Residential Counselor/ Para-educator
Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 04.2022
Group Leader/ Receptionist
Family Martial Art Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Goodrich Alternative High School