Teresa Camara
Durfee High School
Fairhaven,MA
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Dedicated Special Education paraprofessional with over 15 years of experience supporting neurodiverse learners in home, clinic, and school environments. Proven ability to deliver individualized instruction that enhances independence and communication skills.. Committed to empowering learners through tailored strategies that meet diverse needs, encourage independence and promote inclusion.
Work History
Special Education Transition Teacher
3 Months- Teach Young Adults job readiness skills, independent living skills, and functional mathematics through role play, hands on activities and visual scenarios.
- Organize Community Based Learning trips field trips to connect students classroom learning with real-world applications.
- Develop lesson plans that support differentiated instruction for students with cognitive and physical disabilities using visuals, videos, hands on materials and Unique Learning Systems curriculum.
Paraeducator, Special Education
4 Years- Supported students with Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome in the Life Skills classroom.
- Worked with students on individual IEP goals and attended general education classes with students.
- Usd principles of ABA with positive reinforcement, shaping and de-escalation techniques for behavior management
- Increased student independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores
- Empowered students by teaching effective communication, coping strategies and social s
RBT
3 Years- Delivered individualized support as an RBT and utilized ABA principles for a student with complex learning and medical needs
- Supported student engagement across all academic and specialist classes.
- Implemented visual supports to enhance social skills and promote expected classroom behaviors.
- Participated in case management and IEP meetings with team members.
- Documented behavioral data and academic data.
Behavior Technologist/Registered Behavior Technician
9 Years- Provided 1:1 instruction to preschoolers and elementary aged children using the principles of ABA
- Taught functional communication, social, play and daily living skills using discrete trial teaching, natural environment teaching, task analyses and PECS
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Certificate in Autism And Neurodiverse Learners
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Skills
Small group instruction
Data collection
Behavior management
Collaborative teamwork
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician BACB 2015
Safety Care Certified 2026
Timeline
Special Education Transition Teacher
Durfee High School
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Paraeducator, Special Education
Old Rochester Regional High School
08.2022 - 08.2026Read More
RBT
RBT Center School
08.2019 - 08.2022Read More
Behavior Technologist/Registered Behavior Technician
Children Making Strides
08.2010 - 08.2019Read More
University of Saint Joseph
Master of Arts from Special Education
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University of Saint Joseph
Certificate in Autism And Neurodiverse Learners
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts from Special Education
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