Ruben Pereira
Newark
Summary
Invested and dedicated to improving the lives of learners via behavior intervention and guidance. Attentive to details and focused on executing plans efficiently whilst communicating progress to those involved. Always prepared and reliable when needed to assist coworkers and superiors. Enthusiastic and eager to help learners meanwhile patient and cognizant of the time needed to make progress. Ready to learn, be challenged, and to receive feedback in order to improve as a professional.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Sprout Therapy & Support Services LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with Autism by using visual supports and simplifying communication to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked with BCBAs, BTs, and caregivers to improve behavior plan efficiency and consolidate better learner-centered programs according to different settings.
Facilitator
Juniper Village
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated dialogue between residents during programs to ensure rich and thorough discussion.
- Actively interacted and gauged with residents on a personal level, assuring positive staff-client relationships.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Assisted in facilitating requests and complaints from residents during meetings about the quality and service provided by the organization.
- Maintained routine weekly program schedule for residents.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.2023
High School Diploma -
Union Catholic Regional High School
Scotch Plains, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Situational Awareness
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Experience with Excel and other Office Programs
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Computer proficiency
- Data Collection
- ABA Techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Courses Taken
- Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis Principle I
- Measurement & Experimental Design in ABA
- Human Neuropsychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Research Methods
- Elementary Psychological Statistics
Additional Information
Age: 22
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Sprout Therapy & Support Services LLC
09.2023 - Current
Facilitator
Juniper Village
09.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
High School Diploma -
Union Catholic Regional High School
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