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lara Cardoso

@laracardoso

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Compassionate behavior specialist focused on patient-centered support and teamwork.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-focused role in a collaborative, supportive environment where I can use active listening, coaching, and organizational skills to support clients and grow professionally.

I am a dependable behavior specialist with hands-on experience supporting students and clients one-on-one, coaching problem-solving, organizing activities, and maintaining orderly learning environments. I bring customer-service experience from hospitality and retail, plus certifications in Basic Life Support and Mental Health First Aid.

I prioritize active listening, organization, and time management to create safe, supportive spaces for learning and daily living. I am motivated to learn new skills, collaborate with teams, and deliver patient-focused care that improves client outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Behavior Specialist

Current

Blackstone Valley Prep

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years)

Provide one-on-one guidance and behavioral support to students, coach problem-solving skills, organize daily activities, and maintain classroom cleanliness to support learning outcomes.

Classroom Management Active Listening Communication

Paraprofessional

Family Behavior Solution

Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 (7 months)

Provided individualized support for clients with classwork, daily living tasks and behaviors, coached problem-solving, organized activities, and maintained classroom order.

Paraprofessional Support Individualized Support Classroom Maintenance Communication

Lead Teacher

Early Learning Center

Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led classroom instruction and activities, supported students with classwork and homework, coached problem-solving, communicated with parents, and maintained a tidy learning environment.

Early Childhood Education Lesson planning Classroom Management