Teacher Raissa

Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with 10 years of professional experience in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, and individualized intervention, with experience working with children in both the Philippines and Indonesia. Experienced in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental delays, and diverse learning needs through individualized instruction, behavior support, sensory-based activities, and functional learning experiences. Currently completing a Master of Education, Major in Special Education, with academic coursework completed and currently working on a thesis.

Skilled in developing learner-centered programs that consider each child's strengths, interests, needs, developmental level, and individual learning goals. Experienced in collaborating with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals to support children's communication, independence, social participation, and learning.

Private ABA Therapist / Home-Based Special Education Tutor - Private Practice - Philippines

(2023-08)

• Provide individualized, home-based ABA and Special Education intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, primarily ages 5–8.
• Conduct structured one-on-one sessions addressing communication, behavior, social skills, academic readiness, and functional independence.
• Develop and implement individualized learning activities based on each learner's developmental level, needs, interests, and strengths.
• Apply behavior-analytic principles and evidence-informed teaching strategies to support skill acquisition and positive learning behaviors.
• Modify instructional activities and teaching strategies according to individual learner responses and progress.
• Support the development of independence, functional communication, social participation, and adaptive skills.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to promote consistency and generalization of learned skills across environments.

Private Special Education Teacher / Sensory Integration Therapist - Private Practice - Jakarta, Indonesia

(2021-06 - 2021-09)

• Provided individualized educational and sensory-based support to a 6-year-old learner with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder.
• Accompanied the learner during Occupational Therapy, ABA, and Speech Therapy sessions and supported the carryover of recommended targets into home-based learning activities.
• Implemented individualized learning and developmental activities using the AIMS (Awareness, Interest, Movement, Sensory) approach.
• Provided sensory-based activities tailored to the learner's individual sensory needs and developmental goals.
• Implemented activities involving sensory play, tactile experiences, movement, and other individualized sensory strategies.
• Supported the learner's communication, engagement, independence, and participation in daily routines.
• Coordinated learning activities with the goals established by therapists and other professionals.

Behavior Therapist - AIMS Global - Indonesia

(2019-08 - 2020-08)

• Provided individualized intervention and learning support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental delays.
• Conducted one-on-one AIMS sessions and tutoring based on individualized learner goals.
• Designed learning experiences according to each learner's needs, interests, strengths, and developmental level.
• Implemented sensory-based activities to support regulation, engagement, participation, and learning.
• Used structured and experiential learning opportunities to promote skill acquisition and independence.
• Created opportunities for learners to generalize skills across different environments, including home and community settings.
• Incorporated outdoor and community-based experiences such as playground visits, swimming, pretend camping, bicycle activities, plant exploration, and zoo visits.
• Supported learners in developing self-esteem, independence, communication, and social participation through engaging activities.
• Collaborated with AIMS Global supervisors and international professionals to support individualized intervention planning and implementation.

Behavior Therapist / Special Education Teacher - Little Angel's ABA Therapy Center - Philippines

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Provided one-on-one ABA intervention for children ages 2–11 with diverse developmental and learning needs.
• Implemented individualized programs targeting communication, behavior, social skills, adaptive skills, and academic development.
• Supported children in developing functional and age-appropriate skills through structured teaching and behavioral interventions.
• Provided academic support and individualized instruction based on learners' developmental and educational needs.
• Supported learners transitioning into and participating in inclusive and mainstream educational settings.
• Collaborated with families and other professionals to support learner progress and consistency of intervention.
• Supported the learner's communication, engagement, independence, and participation in daily routines.
• Coordinated learning activities with the goals established by therapists and other professionals.

Master of Education - Special Education - National Teachers College (2024-01)

Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education - University of Santo Tomas (2012-01 - 2016-12)