Blog Category : BT

Afrin Zzaman joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She is currently pursuing a degree in Business and Psychology at UConn and brings prior experience working with children ages 3-14 as a camp counselor. Afrin is committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment to help children reach their full potential. Her passion for understanding human behavior drives her dedication to continuously learn and grow in her role.

Katherin Martinez joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She received her BA in Psychology at Albertus Magnus College. Katherin has over 3 years of experience working with children of all ages in school districts. She has developed a passion for working with children as a lacrosse coach and para educator. Katherin is planning to get her Masters in ABA to become a BCBA. She is excited to join the team and ready to grow more at The SEED Center.

Oriana joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She is a Sacred Heart University student getting a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration. She also intends to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. Oriana is passionate about working with children and has been doing so for the past 4 years.  In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, crocheting, and boxing.

Nada Moudamane joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She is a current student at the University of Connecticut majoring in Psychology. She is passionate about working with children with autism and plans to get her masters in this field. Nada is excited to be part of The SEED Center team, making a difference!

Haysee joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She has her associate’s degree in Psychology from Bronx Community College and is a current student at Mercy University. She will pursue a dual degree a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Psychology. Haysee is excited to join the team as she has a passion for helping others and believes that with empathy she can make a difference in the world. Her dream is to open up a not-for-profit mental health and disorders clinic in the Dominican Republic for children and adults who struggle to get the resources that they need.

Nicolas joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. He is currently a senior in Psychological Sciences at Uconn and is very excited to keep expanding his knowledge in the field. In his years of experience teaching math at a tutoring center in Stamford, Nicolas became passionate about working with kids and is paving his way toward entering a Master’s degree program. He is thrilled to join The SEED Center, to keep changing lives and providing a higher quality of life to the kiddos in our community.

Leann joins The SEED center as a Behavior Technician. She has worked with children for over 17 years and has 5 years experience working as a Paraprofessional in an early intervention setting as well as a TA in a public school setting for children with special and emotional needs. She plans to return back to school in pursuit of her bachelor degree in Early Childhood and Psychology. It has been a passion, pleasure and a privilege for her to contribute to children’s growth and development over the years. 

Brittany joins The SEED Center as a Behavioral Technician. She graduated from Monroe College with her AS in Business Administration and her BS in Criminal Justice. She went on to work for the Administration for Children Services in NYC for 6.5 years. Brittany has several years of experience working with children and plans to continue in the future!

Ashanti joins The SEED center as a Behavior Technician. She is a student at the University of New Haven. Her major is Psychology with a concentration in Forensics. During her studies, Ashanti has gained a deep appreciation for the complexities of human behavior and the importance of mental health in various settings. Her hands-on experience includes an enriching internship where she worked closely with children, helping to support their emotional and psychological development. Ashanti is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals.

Abigail joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She is a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut where she studied Psychological Sciences and Sociology. Abigail has experience working with children in various settings, including an internship with the non-profit organization, IRIS, where she served as a social-emotional learning intern, working with newly arrived immigrant/refugee children. She is passionate about dedicating her career to uplifting the lives of children and is excited to make a positive impact on the kids she will interact with at The SEED Center. Abigail is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work to become a clinical social worker for children.