Service-focused Behavior Specialist and Medical Assistant dedicated to helping clients and improve wellbeing. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Specialist
Self-employeed
05.2021 - Current
Developed positive relationships with clients and their families under my direct care while fostering trust and encouraging growth in social skills.
Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and increase pro-social skills in students.
Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations involving emotionally distressed or volatile individuals.
Coordinated community resources for families, connecting them with relevant support services as needed.
Program Supervisor
Itineris Inc
01.2020 - 02.2021
Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition or high-stress environments.
Evaluated program performance regularly, using data-driven insights to inform future decision-making processes.
Curated daily schedules for 11 clients and 8 staff
Senior Direct Support Coach
Itineris Foundation INC
05.2018 - 01.2020
Supporting adults with Autism in all parts of life including support in the community, with jobs, and communication
Working on life skills, occupational skills, and independent living skills
Revamped and run the sign language group
Take and process behavioral data and write quarterly progress notes.
Conducted regular performance reviews to help team members set goals and improve their skill sets.
Behavior Technician
Changing the Lives of Children with Autism (CLCA)
01.2017 - 04.2018
Working with Children with communication and behavior issues related to Autism
Working on life skills, occupational skills, and independent living skills.
Behavior Technician
Monocacy Start Center
06.2016 - 01.2017
Working with children and adults with behavior issues related to Autism
Working on life skills, occupational skills, and independent living skills.
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Retro Metro
05.2016 - 08.2016
Responsibilities included opening, closing, running the store independently, and inventory.
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Ooh LaLa
01.2014 - 05.2015
Responsibilities included opening, closing, running the store independently, and inventory.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Towson University
Baltimore, MD
07.2025
Sociology -
Hood College
Frederick, MD
05.2016
ASL Interpreting -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2014
Skills
Quickly learn new products
Type on average 70WPM, proficient in Microsoft Office, and Photoshop
Communication Skills: Listen with objectivity, speaks effectively to individuals and groups, Expresses one’s needs, wants, opinions, and preferences without offending sensitivities of others
Identify problems and create innovative and simple solutions
Sort data and objects
Intervention Planning
Behavior intervention
Motivate and lead people, while knowing when to step back and take a followers role
Adapt to changing environments
Accept and learn from constructive criticism
Additionaltrainings
BPS Training
MANDT Training
DDA Training
Train the Trainer
First Aid/CPR
Volunteer Experience
Community Support Services for the Deaf, Baltimore, MD, Support Person for individuals who are Deaf and Blind
Lighthouse for the Blind, New Orleans, LA, Support Person/Interpreter for individual who is Deaf and Blind
WISH Program, Towson University, Volunteer with stroke patients to work on speech and OT skills