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Yisely Dominguez Sarmiento

Lehgih Acres,FL

Summary

Trained Behavior Therapist leverages techniques to identify unhealthy behavioral patterns and implement proven processes to achieve desired outcomes. Uses exercises, activities and behavioral training to increase socialization and language skills to promote positive and meaningful relationships. Committed to promoting positive, life-changing impacts for individuals with developmental disabilities by employing psychological and educational approaches to modify and reshape behavior. Compassionate special education teacher with several years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of educational methods and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior. Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Collaborates with parents and professionals to implement hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in the field. Customizes approach based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapy

Vance Community Center
Fort Myers
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients with mental health issues or addiction recovery programs.
  • Identified problems related to patients' mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorder and referred them for appropriate therapy services.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions to help elderly individuals cope with mental health issues.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients learn how to manage their mental health issues.
  • Conducted individual/group therapy sessions to address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and anger management.
  • Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, and music therapy that promoted healthy coping skills.
  • Prepared daily documents on the computer and data management in programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and others.

Special Children Teacher

School
Matanzas, Cuba
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with parents and other professionals to ensure that each student's needs were met.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
  • Used technology tools to support learning objectives for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance for reporting purposes.
  • Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment where students could learn and grow.
  • Served as an advocate for children with special needs within the school system.
  • Encouraged student growth and others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Participated in adaptive physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Provided classroom support to teachers and students with disabilities.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional materials such as textbooks, multimedia resources, and manipulatives in order to engage diverse learners.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to teaching methods for individuals with disabilities.
  • Facilitated social skill development among special needs children through modeling and providing constructive feedback.
  • Prepared and develop classes with different learning media for different needs of students within the class.
  • Foster love and respect among students.
  • Development through culture and life in society was promoted.
  • Students were implemented and taught values for life in society.
  • Create lesson plans, grade classwork, homework and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences (only long-term assignments)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graduate in Special Education

University of Matanzas Juan Mininelo
Matanzas
12.2021

Skills

Mental Health Therapy

Communication Strategies

Positive Reinforcement

Teaching strategies

Excellent classroom management

Parent Communication

Lesson Planning

Special Education

Collaborative Teamwork

Data Collection

Autism Spectrum Knowledge

Interests

Read in quiet places, play with animals, plant plants, exercise, play a musical

Timeline

Mental Health Therapy

Vance Community Center
01.2023 - 01.2024

Special Children Teacher

School
09.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Graduate in Special Education

University of Matanzas Juan Mininelo
Yisely Dominguez Sarmiento