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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEOBJECTIVE:Eager to obtain a challenging position that will provide me with the knowledge and experience I require to support me in my future endeavors.EDUCATION:Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, pending 2023Masters Degree in Special Education of Students with Moderate Disabilities, May 2020Masters Degree in Education with Concentration in Autism Specialist, May 2020Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MAJuris Doctorate Degree, May 2001Rutgers University, Newark, NJBachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, May 1997Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, May 1998Minor in Political SciencePassaic County Community College, Paterson, NJAssociate Degree in Applied Science, May 1995Certificate Degree in Criminal Justice, May 1995Extra Curricular Activities:Volunteer at the Veterans monthly events through the Elks, 2010 to PresentPhi Sigma Sigma National Sorority, Judicial Board Representative, 96-98Secretary and Scholarship Chairman, 97-98, House Manager, 96-97Puerto Rican Organization, Rutgers, President 96-97, Secretary 95-96Criminal Justice Fraternity Chi Nu, Rutgers, Treasure 95-98Student Government Association, Secretary 94-95Criminal Justice Club, P.C.C.C., Secretary 94-95Student Government Association, Secretary 94-95Member of the Student Life Committee & Student Activities CouncilActed as a Big Sister for Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJMathematics, English & Religion Tutor, Newark, NJAffiliations:The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks # 720, 2010National Association of Notarys, 2009 to PresentMassachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys, Inc., 1999Certificates:S.O.L.V.E Trained- Strategies of Limiting Violent EpisodesQBS Trained, Safety Care Behavioral SafetyMELA-O, MAP, CPR/First Aid, EPI-PenCPI Trained, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention TrainingProject Adventure Level 1 in 2004 and Level 2 in 2005OSHA 2022Blood Borne Pathogens 2022Certified in Violence PreventionSecond Step Staff TrainerSeminars/WorkshopsTheory of Mind 12/10/14Bipolar what is it? 8/16/2011Rethinking Challenging Kids, 5/12/2011Understanding sexual exploitation/ Sex Trafficking, 3/22/2011Self Injury Training by Barent Walsh, 9/9/2010Adventure 101 4/19/2004Victims Rights Conference 2000 (MOVA/VOCA)Victims Rights Conference 2001 (MOVA/VOCA)Opening Windows: An Intercultural Training Workshop 1998Awards:National Association of Professional Women 2012Phi Sigma Sigma Undergraduate of the Year, 1997; Puerto Rican Organization Presidents Key & Secretary Appreciation Award; Greek Affairs Commendation; Service to Community & Student Life Award; Student Government Association Secretarial Award; Phi Sigma Sigma Pyramid, Sphinx, Sisterhood AwardsSKILLS:Bi-lingual- English/Spanish; Word, WordPerfect, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Corel, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, excel, power point, Various in-house Databases; Netscape and Internet Navigation, some knowledge with spreadsheets, strong mathematical, organizational skills, writing educational assessments and IEPs as well as having experience writing and putting together MCAS Alt assessment binders. ABA trained.EXPERIENCE:Nashoba Learning Group, Bedford, MA3/4/2016 PresentLead ABA Therapist / Special Education TeacherManage a caseload of 4-5 school aged individuals with autism by providing highly individualized, one to one ABA therapy (age range 4 -22)Lead ABA therapist for 2 individuals. This includes managing teams of 5 or more paraprofessionals to execute an individualized curriculum based on IEP and behavior goals for 2 studentsRequires ability to:oWrite IEPs, create, implement, and train support staff team members on programs and data collection systems based on each IEP objectiveoConsistently collect accurate data (for Academic Programs, Daily Living skills, Vocational skills, and Behavior)oAnalyze and summarize data (monthly progress notes and behavior graphs)oCommunicate effectively with family members, team members, and clinical staffoTeach understudy (new staff member) the responsibilities of becoming a lead therapist at NLG, which includes the following:Create IEP, programs, materials, and data collection systems for each IEP objective that can be easily understood by support staff team membersWrite an effective individualized behavior/emergency safety planTrain new support staff team members effectivelyCreate summaries based on data collected from programs and create a monthly progress note which includes behavior graphsoTrain and implement 3-4 other students IEPs (academic programs, daily living skills, vocation skills, etc.) and behavior plan/emergency protocols appropriatelyChelmsford Public Schools, North Chelmsford, MA7/16/2021 to PresentFamily Support ProviderProvide home and community-based ABA servicesoProvide support with daily living skills, (showering, brushing teeth etc.)oProvide support with daily chores (putting away dishes, washing and folding laundryoProvide assistance with behavioral issuesNew England ABA, North Andover, MA2/2015 to 6/6/2022ABA Home TherapistProvide home and community-based ABA servicesoRun programs designed by the Clinical DirectoroProvide parents with support and training to better the lives of their childrenWraparound Family Services, Arlington, MA2016 to PresentFamily Support ProviderProvide services to developmentally disabled children and/or adults under DDSRequires ability to interact with individuals of all ages with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.Daily tasks include managing activities for the individuals, aiding in daily chores/tasks, ADL needs wants and preferences, assisting individuals when needed, and for assistance in behavioral issuesTake data on progress of client in fulfilling goals, and provide summaries of progress when requested and for year end reportAmerican Training, Lawrence, MA2004- to 2016Residential Weekend Supervisor/Highfield HouseResponsible for clients that are mentally ill young adults ranging in ages from 16 to 21, the majority are of special needsResponsible in teaching these clients basic living skillsResponsible for clients medical needs whether its being physical/ mentalResponsible in maintaining a home with 9 clients and 6 staff, creating monthly activity schedules and staffing coverage.Performing general office duties, safety checks of the house and its cleanlinessMediating/negotiating between clients and staff when problems ariseThe May Institute, Woburn, MA3/25/2013- 1/30/2015Teachers AssistantWorking with severe Autistic children within a class setting of a 1: 3 ratioProvide direct instruction and support to students in the areas of academics, self-care (ADLs), and vocational tasksTeach skill development and community integrationAssist individuals in meeting their personal care and nutritional needsAssist in behavioral interventionsParticipate in the development of IEP/ISP objectives and documenting consumer progressDispense medications where applicableOptimal Communicators, Inc., Winter Park, FL1999 to PresentProfessional Spanish InterpreterCalling the patient/claimant to confirm date, time, and location of appointmentCalling the facility and confirm with them the appointment of patient/claimantProviding interpretation services for the patient/claimantProviding translation, if needed of documents for patient/claimant/doctorAssisting patient/claimant with scheduling follow-upsAfter the appointment providing OPTIMAL with a full report of the interpretationMerrimack Special Educational Collaborative, MSEC, Chelmsford, MA2008-2010Teach English Language Arts to grades 9-12 with kids of moderate disabilitiesTeach Spanish as an elective and taught Music as another electiveResponsible for 8 advocates, updating parents of any information of their childrenParticipate in reality therapy, group callingInterpreter for PACE, a subset program of the school, for a set of Autistic twinsMerrimack Special Educational Collaborative, MSEC, Chelmsford, MA2010 March JuneVocational InstructorTeach kids of grades 9-12 with moderate disabilities, how to work and behave in the community in varies work sitesTransport students to their work sitesParticipate in reality therapy, group callingNew Beginnings, THS, Lawrence, MA2004-2008Started in the 45 day program teaching all subjects, grades 6-12The switched to the Second Opportunity Academy (SOA) program teaching Science and History grades 9-12Then switched to the Therapeutic program (THS) teaching grades 9-12 Science, History, Math, English, finally teaching Science, SFA and MCAS Prep all special education classes, special needs studentsThe Center for Innovative Education, Lawrence, MA2002-2003Second Step Violence Prevention Program Teacher45 day program (inclusion classes)Taught grades 6-8 all subjects including SFA and HumanitiesThe Transitional Learning Academy, Lawrence, MA2001-2002Second Step Violence Prevention Program Teacher45 day program ( inclusion classes)Taught grades 6-8 all subjects including SFA and HumanitiesLawrence Youth Center Adelante, Lawrence,MA2000-2002Second Step Violence Prevention Program TeacherArlington, School, Lawrence, MASummer 2001Second Step Violence Prevention Program TeacherWetherbee School, Lawrence, MA2000-2001Second Step Violence Prevention Program TeacherThe General Donovan School, Lawrence, MA2000-2001Second Step Violence Prevention Program TeacherThe Thomas Gardner School, Boston, MA2000-2001Second Step Violence Prevention Program TeacherThe Joey Fournier Services, Lawrence, MAIntern, Fall 2000 to 2002Administrative Assistant/Assistant Program DirectorPerform general office dutiesCORI Victims CertificationProviding support services to victims who call the 1-800-Joey hotlineProviding counseling services to CORI victimsGrant applicationsDrafting legislative enactments that are connected to victim advocacyVictim witness AdvocateStaff development and trainer in the second step programThe Law offices of DAngelo, Hashem & Hoilman LLC, Lawrence, MA1999- 2000ParalegalSupervisor of office staffAdministrator of clerical functions including daily office tasksInterpreting/ TranslatingInterviewing clientsInvestigating leads to potential cases or cases in processLegal writingMediation / Negotiation for clients in the courtData Processor, Putnam Investments, Andover, MA1999-2000Entered information regarding new investorsInvested money sent by the investorsQued-checked worked done by other processors for errorsTelephone Services, Newark, NJ1997-1998Administered clerical functions including file managementPerformed general office dutiesTook orders for phone and pager servicesNewark Municipal Court, Newark, NJIntern, DYFS Liaison, summer of 1996Acted as a runner for various judgesAdministered clerical functions including life managementData-entry and calendar/appointment schedulingPassaic County Community College, Paterson, NJFinancial Aid Administrative, January 1994 to January 1998Administered peer counseling for studentsPerformed general office dutiesData-entry and calendar/appointment schedulingPaterson Police Department Warrant Squad, Paterson, NJIntern, Fall 1996-1997Performed general office dutiesData-entry of warrantsRunner to the officers in the department to the Court/JudgesReferences upon request |
