Teresa McMonigal

• Developed rapport with 15 or more clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
• Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
• Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
• Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
• Supported clients'' academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs.
• Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
• Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
• Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Promoted generalization of learned behaviors across various settings, ensuring clients' success beyond clinical environment.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest ABA techniques, ensuring highest standard of care.

Worked as part of 10 person collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.

• Ensured adherence to ethical guidelines set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at all times during practice.
• Integrated creative problem-solving methods into therapy sessions to foster critical thinking abilities among clients facing challenges in everyday situations.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
• Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
• Fostered positive learning environment, applying ABA principles to reduce challenging behaviors effectively.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desirable behaviors, contributing to significant client progress.
• Delivered targeted behavior modification programs, which significantly reduced instances of aggressive behavior in clients.
• Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior support plans under supervision.
• Engaged clients in social skills groups to boost their interaction capabilities, promoting better social integration.

• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Set up visual aids, equipment, and 15 to 20 classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Prepared instructional manuals for a group of 75 people and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Supported teachers in managing classroom behavior and promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
• Provided clerical assistance for administrative tasks such as photocopying documents or updating files which streamlined office operations.
• Collaborated with faculty members to develop strategies for addressing individual student needs and improving overall performance.
• Promoted positive communication between parents and school staff, fostering strong partnerships in support of student success.
• Served as a role model for students by displaying strong work ethic and commitment to education values daily.
• Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring additional support, boosting their confidence and academic progress.
• Offered constructive feedback on lesson plans and teaching methods based on classroom observations, contributing to teacher growth and development.