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Patricia Santoro

Staten Island

Summary

Dedicated Behavior Technician at Proud Moments ABA with expertise in applied behavior analysis and strong communication skills. Proven ability to enhance client progress through effective data collection and behavior management strategies. Committed to fostering positive relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams to support individual needs and skill development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Proud Moments ABA
08.2023 - Current

Under the direction of a BCBS , I help to implement behavior analysis to clients, typically with autism to help improve their skills and behavior. I collect data and record clients behavior during therapy sessions to track progress and help make adjustments to the treatment plan. I am comfortable communicating with BCBS , families and others in tne team about the clients progress and needs.

Teacher Assistant

Kuei Luck Enrichment Center
12.2021 - 06.2023

I helped assist in 3k and UPK and other classrooms we needed . I was involved in aftercare implementing lessons and activities with a team of teachers. I was also comfortable adjusting from one environment to another maintaining calm and accepting any challenges that arose. I helped with front of the house answering calls and speaking with families. I was very comfortable being around children with needs and found myself with a heart to learn more about their world and make them comfortable adjusting to school life.

Teacher Assistant

Tinyfootsteps
09.2018 - 09.2021

I was a UPK teacher assistant. I helped assist and support the teacher in all duties in the classroom. I attended PD Days. I made sure children did all required activities and was comfortable communicating with families.

Teacher Assistant

Northside Montessori School
09.2017 - 08.2018

I worked side by side with a DOE teacher. I helped with daily routine and schedule of the children in our care.

Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy
09.2011 - 08.2015

As a lead teacher I oversaw daily routine routine schedule progress of children. Was clear and comfortable in speaking with parents about their children's progress and maintained a clean and welcoming environment for the children.

Private Nanny

Stacey Williamson
05.2002 - 08.2012
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.

Education

Associate Degree, Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts

Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY
08.2001

Francis Lewis High School
Fresh Meadows, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Data collection
  • Documentation skills
  • Prompting and fading strategies
  • Behavioral management
  • Social skills development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavior treatment plans
  • Skill development
  • Behavior management
  • Teaching play and leisure skills
  • Picture exchange communication system
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Client relationship development
  • Verbal behavior training
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Report writing
  • Crisis management and prevention
  • Adaptive living skills training
  • Token economy systems
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Individualized education plans
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Case management
  • Social skill development
  • Group instruction techniques
  • Self-management strategies
  • Direct instruction methodologies
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Natural environment teaching
  • Parent collaboration and training

Languages

Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Proud Moments ABA
08.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Kuei Luck Enrichment Center
12.2021 - 06.2023

Teacher Assistant

Tinyfootsteps
09.2018 - 09.2021

Teacher Assistant

Northside Montessori School
09.2017 - 08.2018

Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy
09.2011 - 08.2015

Private Nanny

Stacey Williamson
05.2002 - 08.2012

Associate Degree, Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts

Queensborough Community College

Francis Lewis High School
Patricia Santoro