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Jeffrey Cenedella

@jeffreycenedella

Autism support specialist and ESL educator, delivering ABA-informed instruction and measurable learner gains across in-person and virtual settings.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support diverse learners as an autism support specialist using ABA-informed, data-driven interventions and individualized plans, ideally in a collaborative team offering remote and flexible evening/overnight support.

I’m an experienced educator and autism support specialist with 15+ years teaching ESL internationally. I specialize in ABA-informed strategies, individualized instruction, and cross-cultural communication that help learners build real, observable progress—especially in communication, social interaction, and adaptive skills.

Since March 2025, I’ve delivered one-on-one behavioral and learning support for children with autism at Autism Center of Excellence in Virginia Beach. I record, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to inform individualized intervention plans, collaborating closely with BCBAs, while implementing targeted strategies across in-person and virtual learning environments.

From 2008 to 2024, I taught K–12 and adult ESL learners on Jeju Island, South Korea, developing customized lesson plans for varied proficiency levels and learning styles and integrating technology to strengthen instruction. I monitored progress, provided individualized feedback, and aligned support learner-specific goals with colleagues, parents, and administrators, including remote and asynchronous learning when needed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AE
Current

Autism Support Specialist

Autism Center of Excellence

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Provided one-on-one behavioral and learning support for children with autism using ABA-informed strategies, improving communication, social interaction, and adaptive skills. Collected and interpreted behavioral data and collaborated with BCBAs to guide individualized intervention planning across in-person and virtual settings.

LA

ESL Instructor

Language Academies

Jan 2008 - Jan 2024 (16 years)

Taught K–12 and adult ESL learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds by building inclusive, engaging lessons and tailoring instruction to proficiency levels and learning styles. Monitored progress, provided individualized feedback, and collaborated with colleagues, parents, and administrators, including remote and asynchronous support when needed.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TF

TEFL Fullcircle

TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

2008 -

Earned TEFL certification through TEFL Fullcircle starting in 2008.

RU

Radford University

Bachelor of Science, English & Psychology

Grade: 3.0

Earned a B.S. in English & Psychology from Radford University (GPA 3.0). Completed study abroad at the University of Indianapolis in Athens, Greece, gaining international teaching and cross-cultural experience.

RC

RBT Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

2025 -

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification for ABA/autism support obtained in November 2025.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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