Behavior Technician - St. Mary's Kids Extraordinary Pediatrics - New Hyde Park, NY
(2023-10)
School Behavioral Consultant- Roslyn School District
- Assisted school refusers by developing and implementing daily or weekly goals to encourage full-day school attendance.
- Collaborated with student support specialist to improve daily class attendance and overall school engagement of high school students.
- Created and maintained progress-tracking graphs, tables, and accountability contracts to help students stay on track and monitor their development.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Collected data and implemented behavior plans based on assessments while maintaining detailed session records, including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports, and program updates.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services at client's homes, schools, and through telehealth.
Dance Teacher - Devore Dance Center - Queens, NY
(2018-10 - 2020-03)
P77K
- Led group movement activities for students with developmental disabilities, including autism, in grades K-8.
- Implemented exercises to promote social skills, such as taking turns, sharing space, and participating in joint movements.
- Used movement-based exercises to help students regulate sensory input and build body awareness. Encouraged progress in movement and social interactions to boost self-esteem.
- Choreographed dance routines for end-of-year performances and moving-up ceremonies.
- Instructed groups of up to students ages 3-5 and 11-13, with particular focus on Jazz, African, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
- Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Planned choreography for group performances and family recitals.
Dance Teacher - Devore Dance Center - Queens, NY
(2022-10)
Dance Specialist, Bungee Specialist, Music Specialist, and Bus Driver - Red Robin Country Day School and Camp - Old Westbury, NY
(2022-06 - 2022-08)
- Choreographed and instructed children ages 4-10, with particular focus on Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and African.
- Focused on imaginary play, social skills, and sensory play with children ages 2-4 during dance classes.
- Supervised dance classes and choreographed fun and exciting dance routines to encourage participants to move and exercise.
- Handled and maintained machinery while, supervising children ensuring their safety as they jump and perform tricks.
- Encouraged campers to overcome obstacles and achieve new milestones while reinforcing progress
- Operated a short school bus, picking up campers from their homes in the morning and dropping them home in the afternoon.
- Ensured that all campers are properly buckled in and adhering to rules and regulations listed by the camp while operating the bus.
Special Education Teachers Assistant and Direct Support Professional - Variety Child Learning Center - Syosset, NY
(2021-07 - 2022-06)
- Served as classroom aid working one-on-one with children with developmental disabilities (age 2-5).
- Delivered individualized treatment using ABA principles for children diagnosed with autism or other behavioral and social challenges.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Assisted the classroom teacher with daily preparation of learning materials, maintaining the attendance log, lunch, clean-up, and diapering, while maintaining safety and health standards.
- Attendance of team meeting and supervision and maintaining professional development hours
Senior Skill Leader - SIBS Clubs- CUNY Queens College
(2024-09 - 2025-05)
Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
- As a Senior Skills Leader, I trained first-year master's students in implementing Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) and Behavior Skills Training (BST) techniques. Collaborating with fellow leaders to guide skills instructors and refine individualized intervention plans for children with autism.
Skills Leader - SIBS Clubs- CUNY Queens College
(2023-09 - 2024-05)
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
- Developed individualized intervention plans to promote socialization between children diagnosed with autism and their neurotypical siblings, focused on fostering meaningful interactions.
- Trained skills instructors to effectively implement Discrete Trial Training (DTT) using Behavior Skills Training (BST) techniques.
Advanced Skills Instructor - SIBS Clubs- CUNY Queens College
(2020-09 - 2021-05)
Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
- Provided telehealth support to children with developmental disabilities.
- Developed and adjusted personalized treatment plans
- Trained new students and staff to ensure effective program delivery
