Riane Santa Cruz De Melo
Marathon
Summary
Adept at fostering client engagement and implementing behavior intervention plans, I excel in environments requiring collaboration and clinical documentation. My experience enhances my ability to support client skills and achieve significant progress through data-driven ABA services. Skilled in natural environment as well as school based intervention, and with effective caregiver training and support, I bring a strong foundation of meaningful impact through intervention and relationship building.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician and Student Analyst
The Pinnacle Group
Marathon, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Promotes behavior modifications by utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Improves client social and daily living skills through individualized ABA services.
- Maintains detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Assists Board Certified Behavior Analyst in assessing clients and designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
- Develops rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication for support and parent training.
Private Developmental Services Consultant
Self-employeed
Broward And Palm Beach County
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted bilingual families in accessing child developmental services.
- Provided consulting for families with children with special needs, promoting understanding of services, rights, and appropriate actions..
- Improved client satisfaction by facilitating effective communication between stakeholders.
- Influenced positive change by identifying areas of improvement and recommending innovative solutions to attend client needs.
Service Coordinator
Gold Coast Early Steps
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Managed a high volume of client requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of all service activities above internal and Medicaid standards and expectations.
- Completed Early Steps eligibility process with attentiveness to dead lines. including intake, assessments, and connection to recommended services.
- Actively participated in developmental evaluations and collaboration with other professionals.
- Coordinated provider teams, monitoring services and authorizations.
Parenting Coach
Family Central, Inc.
North Lauderdale, FL
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Provided parenting coaching to families with typical and atypical children, utilizing curriculums such as Parents As Teachers and the Nurturing Program.
- Provided in home and group sessions to community families as well as referred cases from Child Protective Services.
- Maintained records above internal and funder standards and expectations.
- Provided assessment and monitoring of child development with recommendations to further evaluation as needed.
- Provided case managing services such as linkage to food and financial assistantship as well as other resources according to family needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2025
Skills
- Natural environment training
- Collaboration with school professionals
- Behavior intervention plans
- Parent and caregiver training
- Client engagement
- Treatment implementation
- Data collection and analysis
- Clinical documentation
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician and Student Analyst
The Pinnacle Group
01.2024 - Current
Private Developmental Services Consultant
Self-employeed
11.2021 - 12.2023
Service Coordinator
Gold Coast Early Steps
05.2016 - 10.2021
Parenting Coach
Family Central, Inc.
04.2013 - 04.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Florida Atlantic University