Victoria Souza
New Bedford
Summary
Patient-centered ABA Technician with experience providing support to individuals with behavioral challenges and developmental disabilities. Strengths lie in implementing behavior intervention plans, data collection, and maintaining a strong rapport with clients and families. Impact made by fostering positive learning environments and promoting social skills development to enhance overall quality of life for clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Therapist
Therapia Autism LLC
Northborough
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for children with autism.
- Collaborated with families to develop effective communication strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse clients.
- Conducted data collection on client progress and behavioral changes.
- Engaged in regular communication with other professionals involved in the client's care plan.
- Created visual supports such as picture schedules, first and then boards.
- Developed appropriate teaching materials for use in ABA therapy sessions.
ABA Therapist
Behavior Development Educational Services
New Bedford
12.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for students with emotional challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective behavioral support plans.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for children with autism.
- Engaged in continuous education to stay updated on ABA practices and trends.
- Created visual supports such as schedules or choice boards for clients who may benefit from them.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills such as turn taking, conversation maintenance, initiating interactions with peers.
- Utilized positive reinforcement methods to increase desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors.
- Implemented a variety of teaching strategies including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and verbal behavior analysis.
- Developed and implemented ABA treatment plans based on assessment data and behavioral goals.
- Monitored client progress through the use of data collection systems and graphing techniques.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Provided direct client care and group treatment while utilizing combinations of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
- Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on difficult patients.
ABA Therapist
The Southcoast Autism Center
Fall River
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for children with autism.
- Documented treatment outcomes and maintained accurate patient records.
- Engaged in continuous education to stay updated on ABA practices and trends.
- Created visual supports such as schedules or choice boards for clients who may benefit from them.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills such as turn taking, conversation maintenance, initiating interactions with peers.
- Utilized positive reinforcement methods to increase desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors.
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
- Implemented a variety of teaching strategies including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and verbal behavior analysis.
Receptionist
Chance Farm Veterinary Clinic
North Dartmouth
04.2021 - 09.2021
- I check in patients along with inputting all patient and client information.
- I schedule appointments and assist client with communicating with technicians and doctors about their pets needs.
Guest Service Leader
Cumberland Farms
East Wareham
05.2014 - 05.2021
- As a guest service leader I do daily paperwork for the store and deal with money for the store.
- I am also responsible for taking care of customer needs and satisfaction.
- I've personally earned my store awards from earning perfect secret shops.
- I am also responsible for delegating daily tasks to ensure everything is done.
- I enjoy having great relationships with my regular customers.
Preschool Teacher
Little People's College
New Bedford
08.2016 - 09.2018
- As a floating EEC Certified teacher I would cover breaks, vacations, or call outs within my facility.
- I worked with ages ranging from 0-13yrs.
- I was responsible for engaging with children, teaching them daily lesson and engaging them in activities that worked on fine and gross motor skills.
- Maintaining a relationship with parents to keep them up to date on all activities and behavior was also an important part of this job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Globa Learning Charter Public School
Fall River, MA06-2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Guest Service
- People Person
- Sales Experience
- Communications
- Data collection systems
- Client relationship management
- Collaboration with professionals
- Social skills training
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Incidental teaching
- Transition planning
- Team collaboration
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Therapia Autism LLC
01.2025 - Current
ABA Therapist
Behavior Development Educational Services
12.2022 - Current
ABA Therapist
The Southcoast Autism Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Chance Farm Veterinary Clinic
04.2021 - 09.2021
Preschool Teacher
Little People's College
08.2016 - 09.2018
Guest Service Leader
Cumberland Farms
05.2014 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Globa Learning Charter Public School