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Valerie Restrepo

Miami,FL

Summary

Dependable Registered Behavioral Therapist committed to providing expert support for every client. Coordinates effective treatment by implementing prescribed interventions and facilitating positive interactions. Protects patients with proven techniques and full compliance with BACB standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Therapist

Sunrise Behavioral Therapy
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention support during challenging situations, ensuring safety for all involved parties while effectively managing disruptive behaviors.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and monitoring progress.
  • Implemented social skills groups for clients to practice peer interactions in a structured setting, increasing opportunities for successful relationships outside therapy sessions.
  • Provided one-on-one support for children with autism spectrum disorder, enhancing their communication and social skills.

Special Education Teacher

Sunshine Learning Miami
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.


Sunday school Teacher

King Jesus Ministries
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Created and organized lesson plans according to the curriculum
  • Prepared and oversaw weekly lessons
  • Attended weekly meetings and assigned teachers and management staff
  • Ensured that the designated area was clean and presentable
  • Developed educational plays, skits, and online videos
  • Created positive relationships with children and families
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff to enhance student learning and classroom success
  • Gathered needed materials for each class and lesson
  • Worked one on one with Special Need students
  • Modified lessons according to students needs.

Play & Music Teacher

Gymboree
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Identified learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student/parent engagement
  • Established positive relationships with the children and their parents
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff to enhance student learning and classroom success
  • Gathered needed materials such as music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances
  • Monitored students' progress by analyzing performance metrics.

Summer Camp Volunteer

Future Kids Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Developed engaging, informative activities for campers
  • Helped children to develop social skills and meaningful relationships
  • Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips
  • Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements of different activities to participants to prevent injury
  • Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High School

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida International University
07.2023

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Collaboration with Professionals
  • Reinforcement Strategies
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Effective listening
  • Classroom management
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Responsibility
  • Leadership Skills
  • Microsoft Office

References

  • Maurizio Zeppenfeldt, 786-442-0530, Sunshine Learning Miami
  • Josh Garcia, 786-473-5987, King Jesus Ministry
  • Helen Ramos, 305-215-1597, Gymboree
  • Irina Pinos, 305-316-0741, Summer Camp Director

Certification

  • RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Behavior Therapist

Sunrise Behavioral Therapy
04.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Sunshine Learning Miami
08.2022 - 05.2024

Sunday school Teacher

King Jesus Ministries
01.2019 - 01.2023

Play & Music Teacher

Gymboree
01.2017 - 01.2019

Summer Camp Volunteer

Future Kids Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High School

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida International University

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