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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
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
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
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.
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, FL
08-2025

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
Riane Santa Cruz De Melo