Amanda Velez
Greenville
Summary
Experienced Registered Behavior Technician skilled in implementing personalized behavior plans, ensuring compliance, and maintaining detailed documentation. Proven ability to organize materials, prioritize tasks, and build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and families. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and implementing adaptive behavior strategies for positive outcomes. Reliable team player with a flexible approach to meeting evolving needs and driving results in collaborative settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Trainer/ RBT
Aces for Autism
08.2019 - Current
- Increased trainee retention by providing personalized feedback on performance and progress.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and support for trainees, encouraging the continued application of skills learned during training sessions in their daily clinical practice.
- Identified areas for improvement in clinical practices through ongoing evaluation of training programs and staff performance.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to evaluate trainee knowledge and skill development.
- Collaborated with management to implement updated policies or procedures based on observed trends from previous training cycles or evaluations of staff performance in practice settings.
- Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Adapted instructional methods according to each client''s learning style, maximizing progress towards goals.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
- Participated in parent training sessions, empowering caregivers with essential tools for supporting their child''s growth.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all involved parties.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, ensuring quality care delivery across all cases.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Paraprofessional Educator/ Group Home Lead
Crotched Mountain Foundation
08.2011 - Current
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 8 by reviewing lesson teachings and providing 1 on 1 support throughout the day.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Documented behaviors, interventions and results.
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Oversaw residential group homes of up to 6 students
- Assigned staff to students each day
- Assured group home was kept clean and tidy
- Assured all proper documentaion was filled out each day for each student
Assistant Store Manager
Papa Ginos
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service to every customer by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Delegated assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
- Managed scheduling for store shifts to accomplish proper staffing at all times.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques.
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries.
- Worked on the floor as cashier, food prep and cook
Manager
First National Pizza And Crust
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Trained new employees in specific job requirements.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
- Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness.
- Supervised employees in resturant.
- Worked on the floor as a cashier, cook and food prep
Education
Certifiacate - Medical Assisting
Hesser College
Concord, NH2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Hillsboro Deering High School
Hillsboro, NH2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN07-2025
Skills
- Faculty support
- Behavior improvements
- Certified RBT professional
- Safety Care Trainer
- CPR and first aid instructor
- Effective training delivery
- Employee training
- Clinical oversight
- Clinicals scheduling
- Efficient multitasking
- Consistent reliability
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Strong organizational abilities
- Proficient in active listening
- Adaptability to change
- Strategic decision-making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accurate data entry
- Goal-oriented self-motivation
- Commitment to professional standards
- Effective time management
Certification
- RBT trained
- Trauma course
Timeline
Clinical Trainer/ RBT
Aces for Autism
08.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator/ Group Home Lead
Crotched Mountain Foundation
08.2011 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Papa Ginos
08.2007 - 09.2008
Manager
First National Pizza And Crust
09.2004 - 06.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Hillsboro Deering High School
Certifiacate - Medical Assisting
Hesser College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue Global University
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