Mareesa Figueroa
Registered Behavior Technician II at Arizona Autism United (AZA United)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)Oct, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Arizona Autism United (AZA United)
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Behavior Technician II
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Jul 2020 - Present
Provided early intervention to school-aged children diagnosed with various developmental disabilities in clinic, home, and community settings. Recorded data for prescribed behavioral reduction and skill acquisition protocols in Central Reach. Implemented various procedures including Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, and Functional Communication Training. Conducted client skill acquisition assessments under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Provided early intervention to school-aged children diagnosed with various developmental disabilities in clinic, home, and community settings. Recorded data for prescribed behavioral reduction and skill acquisition protocols in Central Reach. Implemented various procedures including Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, and Functional Communication Training. Conducted client skill acquisition assessments under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
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S.E.E.K. Arizona
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Registered Behavior Technician
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
Provided 1:1 initial and ongoing staff training on client behavioral and skill acquisition protocols using verbal and written explanation, modeling, and guided practice. Facilitated daily operations of the team by creating and updating all necessary, materials, scheduling, and documentation. Managed, coordinated, and oversaw a variety of technical, administrative, and personnel management activities to ensure the effective operation of the program to meet the business, customer service quality and regulatory requirements. Updated and maintained data collection sheets and excel graphs for each client to align with Behavior Support Plans. Assisted with the development, preparation, implementation of departmental goals, policies, and projects.
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Registered Behavior Technician
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Provided direct client care in 1:1 and group settings in an early intervention program (BRIEF) for children aged 2-5 diagnosed with varying developmental disabilities. Implemented a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training in the clinic, home, and community settings. Recorded data for prescribed behavioral reduction and skill acquisition protocols. Conducted parent training in the home and community settings following the prescribed Behavior Support Plan. Implemented various procedures including Discrete Trail Training, Picture Exchange Communication System, Task Analyses, Functional Communication Training. Conducted client skill acquisition assessments under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
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Direct Care Provider
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Created individualized activities to accomplish specific objectives set by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Implemented interventions specific to the child, designed to maximize the functioning within the home and community while maintaining client dignity. Provided training to increase or maintain the client’s self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills.
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Title I Math Paraprofessional
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Identified student deficits in the comprehension of math. Collaborated with teachers and Title I Math Instructional Coach in order to create push-in and pull-out intervention sessions to break down math concepts and present information in a way that best suits the students' needs. Co-taught Algebra 1-2 and Algebra 3-4 lessons. Independently taught one unit of College Algebra in the extended absence of the teacher. Created SmartNotebook presentations and engaging review activities (such as Kahoot) for whole class interventions. My pull-out intervention sessions, where a unit was retaught and retested, scored averaged one full grade higher. With the help of teachers, I identified failing seniors to fill in the gaps of their understanding and provided in-school tutoring to raise their scores to a passing grade in order to graduate. During the 2017 summer, I created and taught content during the JET program for Algebra 2 and 4. Created Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to track student progress.
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Arizona Science Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership Operations Lead
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Jan 2015 - May 2016
Collaborated with Membership Manager in creating membership renewal communications to increase membership sales revenue and higher renewal rates. Became a strong, reliable team leader of the Membership Department. Independently created training manuals for editing membership spreadsheets and profiles in Excel and Tessitura for Membership and Guest Sales & Services Departments. Served as quality control for membership data entries in order to print and package various types membership packets and communications. Mentored Guest Sales & Service Associates, Membership Associates, and Guest Sales & Services Managers. Supervised 2-3 part time Guest Sales & Services Associates, Membership Associates, and volunteer staff.
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Membership Associate
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Created membership promotional documents with Membership Administrative Assistant and assisted in updating membership forms, logs, and spreadsheets for data collection. Stepped up as mid-manager on weekends and when managers were new to Arizona Science Center. Exemplary sales-focused customer service on-site, through telephone calls, and email correspondence. Promptly and courteously returned voice mail messages and responded to emails from Membership Gmail account. Clearly and concisely communicated membership benefits and upcoming events to members. Prepared deliberate responses to membership inquiries in order to demonstrate how essential memberships are to enhancing one’s experience at Arizona Science Center. Sought out training from Camps Department to sell camps to members as the demand for reservations increased and trained my fellow associates.
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Guest Sales & Services
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Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
Increased general sales revenue by encouraging first-time guests and returning members to purchase tickets to special ticketed events and featured shows. Trained other Guest Sales & Services Associates to use Tessitura software and upselling techniques. Collected and entered accurate records for daily guests and members. Familiarized myself with the Center's website in order to answer customer inquiries and provide navigation over the phone and email.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Florida Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Master of Arts In Behavior Analysis Practice -
2012 - 2014
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Development and Family Studies -
2010 - 2014
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
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