Nelson Torres
Morton Grove
Summary
Dynamic special education professional with experience at Niles Central High School, skilled in implementing individualized instruction and positive behavior reinforcement. Achieved significant behavioral improvements through tailored interventions and effective emotional support strategies. Certified in behavior analysis and adept at fostering student engagement and success in diverse learning environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Aide
Niles Central High School
Niles
11.2020 - Current
- Encourages and assists students in developing self-help skills.
- Works with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students as assigned by the teacher.
- Collects data on student performance and progress as directed by the teacher.
- Observe and monitor students' progress and emotional behavior.
Registered Behavior Therapist
The Place for Children with Autism
Chicago
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Implemented evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention to clients ages 4-18, supported behavioral goals while adapting individualized treatment plans to address challenges in communication, social skills, motor skills, and daily living, within time frames.
- Facilitated behavior reductions of target behaviors by 50% or more within 6 months, developed new skills at an average rate of 1-2 new skills per month, and adapted social and communication programs to meet individualized needs to foster communication development.
- Established and implemented positive reinforcement programs and token economy systems to motivate autistic individuals to reach therapy goals.
- Monitored and documented treatment data and outcomes used for marketing measures.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette
11.2013 - 04.2019
- Provided support for students with a variety of disabilities in a general education setting.
- Assist with tasks on a flexible basis to assist students as well as assist with smooth daily operations for the school.
- Assist and collaborate with LBSs to observe, record, and chart behavior.
- Work with individual or small groups of students, under the supervision of the teacher, to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
- Assist with the supervision of students, including during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, and field trips.
- Supervise students as assigned during arrival to and dismissal from school.
- Assist with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
- Use positive behavior reinforcement strategies to assist in managing student behavior.
- Implement individual behavior plans as created by the Special Education Teacher.
- Monitor and record student progress in the areas of academic and behavioral skills, and provide feedback to teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH12-2025
Associates - Global Travel and Hospitality Management
Kaplan University
Chicago, IL12.2010
Skills
- Behavior analyst certification board
- NCLB-certified paraprofessional
- Executive function support
- Emotional support strategies
- CPR certification
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Safety care training
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Teacher assistance
- Visual schedules
- Mobility assistance
- IEP compliance
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Special needs
- Student supervision
- Individualized instruction
- Cultural awareness
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
Certification
Registered Behavior Therapist, Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2020
Projects
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Restore, https://www.habitat.org, 11/01/22, 11/01/23, Assist customers., Unload and document donations.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Aide
Niles Central High School
11.2020 - Current
Registered Behavior Therapist
The Place for Children with Autism
04.2019 - 11.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wilmette Junior High School
11.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Central State University
Associates - Global Travel and Hospitality Management
Kaplan University