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Amanda Martinez

Allentown

Summary

Compassionate behavioral health professional with experience supporting children and adults with developmental and mental health needs. Skilled in behavior management, individualized care, and fostering independence in educational, residential, and community settings. Recognized for being reliable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to creating supportive environments that promote growth and well-being.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Strive High ABA
Bronx
04.2025 - 08.2025

Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans, providing 1:1 support to children and adults with developmental and mental health needs.

Supported clients in developing social, emotional regulation, and daily living skills to increase independence and positive behaviors.

Collected and documented behavioral data to monitor progress and collaborated with clinical teams on treatment planning.

Patient Care Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted pediatric patients with daily care needs while providing compassionate support in a fast-paced hospital environment.
  • Measured and recorded vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, using clinical equipment and stethoscopes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to monitor patient conditions, report changes, and ensure adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Paraprofessional

GHR Healthcare
Allentown
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.

Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc
Allentown
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Supervised and mentored DSP staff while providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services.
  • Monitored and documented client progress, managed medication administration, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care and behavior support plans, promoting independence, skill development, and overall well-being.

Nanny

Vereschaga Family
Bethlehem
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Teaching them English
  • Caring for children and ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Demonstrating patience, responsibility, and reliability in all aspects of the role.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates, progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
  • Facilitated language acquisition with vocabulary-rich conversations and age-appropriate language exercises catered to individual needs for bilingual households or ESL learners.

Education

Phlebotomy -

Lehigh Carbon Community College

High school diploma -

William Allen High School
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Special needs
  • Experience with Children
  • Teaching
  • Behavior Management
  • Data collection
  • English
  • Writing skills
  • Autism Experience
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Special Education
  • Spanish
  • Behavior intervention

Certification

  • RBT Certification
  • CPI Certification
  • BLS Provider

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Strive High ABA
04.2025 - 08.2025

Patient Care Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network
09.2024 - 03.2025

Paraprofessional

GHR Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc
02.2022 - 01.2024

Nanny

Vereschaga Family
11.2020 - 01.2022

Phlebotomy -

Lehigh Carbon Community College

High school diploma -

William Allen High School
Amanda Martinez