Rosalia Montenegro
West Hempstead,NY
Summary
Experienced Educational Assistant, Behavior Specialist and Educational Consultant with 20 years of experienced working in a higher educational system, clinical setting and professional leader on a Behavior Analyst programs. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES
11.2020
- Virtually for Public schools Bogota Colombia
ABA Therapist/Clinician
Family Center for Achievement
09.2012 - Current
- Create and Implement schedule set up to fulfill the students mandated hours
- Implement ABA strategies
- Record and maintain data as required for each goal according to IEP
- Assist in creating developing materials, goals, program books and behavior plans for the student
- Maintain confidentiality regarding online Medisked system
- Utilize specialized techniques to manage behavior
- Utilize incidental teaching
- Discrete Trial training.
BIS Behavior Specialist
Life’s WORC
09.2012 - Current
- Create plan and suggest interventions for the child
- Model behavior intervention techniques or strategies for families
- Attend and review meetings with multidisciplinary team
- Record and analyze data of each intervention utilized with child
- Parent training: Provide families with strategies and support systems for children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- Ensure & Prepare goals and techniques for individual independence at home and within community
- Help parents set appropriate goals for the child
- Provide information about OPDWW services and complete in-intake forms for families.
Educational Assistant
NYC Department of Education
10.2002 - Current
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules and routines
- Utilized and assist Head Teacher with guided lessons, group discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present instruction and learning objectives to students
- Conducted assessments and remedial tutoring sessions in support of individual student needs
- Adapted teaching methods and created instructional materials to meet students' varied needs and interests
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support systems
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Planned and led whole class activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties
- Assisted with implementation of instructional tasks and behavioral supports for student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Volunteer Police Officer
NYPD
03.2013 - 10.2016
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Spanish Instructor
CUNY
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Provide instruction in Spanish as a second language.
Zumba and Yoga Instructor
CUNY
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Zumba for kids in the program College for Kids
- Yoga for kids in the program College for Kids.
Support Counselor
Life’s WORC
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Follow the individual intervention support plans
- Work with parents to assist in their child's progress
- Support the individuals during community sessions
- Write monthly reports.
Crisis Specialist
Human First INC
10.2005 - 05.2012
- Provide Crisis Intervention
- Provide at home assistance during crisis
- Provide instructional support
- Produce weekly progress reports, evaluate student progress and collect data
- Psychology Behavior data form: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence.
Teacher Assistant
QSAC
09.2003 - 06.2004
- For the Autistic Community
- Assist student in the afterschool program
- Provide instructional support
- Implemented behavior management system
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus
- Observed and tracked behaviors to assist with assessments.
Education
Advanced Certified in Behavior Analyst - undefined
University of Cincinnati
06.2019
Master of Education and Special Education - undefined
Touro College
05.2012
Bachelor of Sciences Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts - undefined
Touro College
05.2008
Skills
- Multitasking
- Coaching
- Collaborating
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Professional manner
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Visual Student Assessment
- Student assessment
- Meditation Techniques
Certification
- Yoga Certification for Children
- CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Bridges to Transition
- Child abuse workshop
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
- Mandated Reporter Training Workshop
Training
- ABA and Autism Disorder workshop, Health Department and Education Department, Santiago de Cali Colombia, 06/01/22
- Autism Spectrum disorder and ABA strategies in a classroom
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES
11.2020
Volunteer Police Officer
NYPD
03.2013 - 10.2016
ABA Therapist/Clinician
Family Center for Achievement
09.2012 - Current
BIS Behavior Specialist
Life’s WORC
09.2012 - Current
Spanish Instructor
CUNY
01.2012 - 08.2014
Support Counselor
Life’s WORC
03.2010 - 08.2012
Zumba and Yoga Instructor
CUNY
02.2009 - 12.2013
Crisis Specialist
Human First INC
10.2005 - 05.2012
Teacher Assistant
QSAC
09.2003 - 06.2004
Educational Assistant
NYC Department of Education
10.2002 - Current
Advanced Certified in Behavior Analyst - undefined
University of Cincinnati
Master of Education and Special Education - undefined
Touro College
Bachelor of Sciences Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts - undefined
Touro College
- Yoga Certification for Children
- CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Bridges to Transition
- Child abuse workshop
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
- Mandated Reporter Training Workshop
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