Vivianet De La Cruz

● Assuming the role of a substitute in the classroom when necessary, stepping in for absent teachers for durations ranging from a day to several months, ensuring continuity and quality of education and care.

● Monitoring children’s progress through meticulous data collection and detailed reporting.

● Maintaining open, supportive communication with families, providing timely updates and sharing pertinent information about their child’s progress.

● Upholding child welfare and safety, adeptly managing behavioral challenges, and ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards.

● Collaborating in clinical meetings and coordinating with cross-disciplinary therapists to facilitate integrated service programs tailored to each child.

● Leading, training, and enforcing Bureau of Childcare (BCC) standards among staff and within classrooms to uphold the highest quality of service.

● Overseeing the development and implementation of individualized ABA Therapy programs by staff, ensuring tailored and effective interventions for each child.

● Supervising and ensuring the accuracy and thoroughness of data collection and detailed reporting by classroom staff to effectively track and support children’s developmental milestones.

● Guiding classroom staff in fostering open, supportive communication with families, ensuring they receive regular, comprehensive updates on their child’s progress and well-being.

● Enforcing strict adherence to BCC (Bureau of Childcare) standards, diligently supervising staff and classroom operations to maintain the highest levels of compliance and quality of care.

● Ensuring all staff under supervision consistently utilize a positive behavior support approach in their interactions and strategies, promoting a supportive and effective learning environment.

• Implemented programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy
• Conducted intake and ongoing assessments of students
• Collected data on the child's progress, behaviors, and performance
• Created and edited programs for children for the VB-MAPP library at the center
• Conducted group activities and group instruction
• Participated in implementation of behavior intervention plans
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Supervised/trained teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
• Conducted daily/weekly observations for teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
• Conducted 2-4 interviews for the hiring process of Classroom Assistants on a weekly basis
• Participated in staff meetings and staff training sessions
• Completed and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
• Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
• Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
• Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
• Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
• Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
• Improved classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
• Supported student success with personalized attention and targeted interventions for those struggling academically.
• Promoted a positive classroom culture by implementing effective behavior management strategies and clear expectations for conduct.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in increased parent involvement in their child''s education.
• Evaluated students'' progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers entering the field, offering guidance, support, and sharing best practices for successful classroom management.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

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• Provided 1:1 instruction consistent with current best practices in ABA therapy for children ages 0-3
• Gathered and graphed daily data to monitor effectiveness of defined tasks and objectives
• Implemented behavior intervention plans
• Worked closely with parents and other EI providers working with the child to ensure generalization of skills learned
• Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
• Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
• Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
• Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and functioning of upper extremities.
• Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.

• Designed unit and lessons aligned with, or exceeding, Common Core State Standards for fifth grade students
• Developed short lessons for targeted 5th graders incorporating varied instructional strategies and active learning experiences to dynamically engage students
• Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from wide range of backgrounds, including English Language Learners (ELL) and students with IEPs
• Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners, including use of Smart Board and Bid Strips for Schools
• Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessments to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed
• Established rapport with students and families from different cultural origins by creating a positive and respectful environment and encouraging dialogue through regular communicationCreated and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.

• Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Tutored students ages 5-13 one-on-one utilizing Spanish speaking skills
• Built rapport with students through personal and academic mentorship

• Tutored students ages 11-13 in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Coordinated educational trips implementing the goals and standards of the program
• Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
• Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
• Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
• Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
• Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Responded to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drive specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location.
• Monitored communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher.
• Removed and assisted in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe.
• Determined nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
• Administered prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or intravenous injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation.
• Communicated with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility.
• Assisted treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims' vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.
• Maintained vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
• Assisted in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at scene of catastrophe.
• Assisted professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility. Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
• Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
• Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
• Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
• Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
• Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
• Considered patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
• Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
• Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
• Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
• Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.