resume
Work experience
March 2016- Present
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Behavior Interventionist
• Addresses specific strengths and weaknesses in the areas of academics, communication, play, self-help, and social interactions
• Utilize a variety of ABA techniques and strategies to work with clients in the school
• Teach children language and communication skills through behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques
• Collect, record, and maintain data on each client's progress
• Monitor students, classroom and/or playground activities.
• Assist instructional personnel with the development of learning materials and reinforcement strategies according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Create fair and equitable assessments to assess higher-order thinking and problem solving as well as individual skills, knowledge, and understandings.
• Model good assessment processes that assist students in assessing their own work and behavior.
• Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors.
May 2016- October 2017
Intercare Therapy
Orange, CA
Behavior Interventionist
• Provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and implemented behavior intervention plans with designated children in a variety of educational settings including the home, community, and classroom.
• Motivated children by rewarding performance of desired behaviors and completion of tasks with external reinforcement.
• Worked with clients and small groups of students in a variety of areas based on individual needs such as sitting and attending, generalization, stimulus control, sensory integration, functional skills, communications, self-help, visual perception and academics including appropriate prompts to build independence.
• Provided in home, field based, care coordination services and/or office-based services for clients with a range of psychological, emotional and behavioral problems.
• Prepared reports regarding clients’ care and progress, as required.
• Attended a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of special education.
July 2016- December 2016
Women Helping Women
Santa Ana, CA
Employment Readiness Intern
• Assisted disadvantaged job seekers with professional attire selection and support programs.
• Provided workshops on computer technology, interview techniques, and self-esteem enhancement.
• Created and maintained relationships with outside agencies that serve as advocates and resources.
• Developed emergency support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to maintain independent living and household stabilization.
• Outreached to the community to promote awareness of the programs available at Women Helping Women on monthly basis.
• Managed services provided through the program including critical incident response, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, assessment, and advocacy for financial assistance.
March 2014 – April 2016
Volunteers of America
Los Angeles, CA
Youth Mentor Volunteer
• Recruited and provided academic support, referrals, and crisis intervention support for program participants.
• Assisted participants in defining academic and career goals.
• Conducted motivational interviewing, community outreach, initial assessments, and presentations.
• Prepared monthly reports and statistical information on participant’s progress and outcomes.
• Developed and maintained working relations with community based programs, businesses, and partnerships.
June 2012- February 2014
Independencia Community Center
Anaheim, CA
Community Advocate
• Conducted neighborhood canvassing soliciting community’s needs, dissatisfaction, and interests.
• Provided public presentations concerning community feedback, which were culturally sensitive and relevant to diverse communities.
• Maintained lists of resources for participants, by researching new resources as needed; provided referrals for participants; coordinated and/or provided transportation for participant and resident services.
• Organized and executed community forums promoting community empowerment and engagement.
• Disseminated food and resources for communities experiencing financial hardship.
• Provided outreach and engagement services to the homeless in the community.
• Maintained all paperwork and required documentation, including participant database; documents resident feedback, incidents, and complaints.
Education
August 2014- May 2016
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
References upon Request
Work experience
March 2016- Present
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Behavior Interventionist
• Addresses specific strengths and weaknesses in the areas of academics, communication, play, self-help, and social interactions
• Utilize a variety of ABA techniques and strategies to work with clients in the school
• Teach children language and communication skills through behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques
• Collect, record, and maintain data on each client's progress
• Monitor students, classroom and/or playground activities.
• Assist instructional personnel with the development of learning materials and reinforcement strategies according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Create fair and equitable assessments to assess higher-order thinking and problem solving as well as individual skills, knowledge, and understandings.
• Model good assessment processes that assist students in assessing their own work and behavior.
• Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors.
May 2016- October 2017
Intercare Therapy
Orange, CA
Behavior Interventionist
• Provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and implemented behavior intervention plans with designated children in a variety of educational settings including the home, community, and classroom.
• Motivated children by rewarding performance of desired behaviors and completion of tasks with external reinforcement.
• Worked with clients and small groups of students in a variety of areas based on individual needs such as sitting and attending, generalization, stimulus control, sensory integration, functional skills, communications, self-help, visual perception and academics including appropriate prompts to build independence.
• Provided in home, field based, care coordination services and/or office-based services for clients with a range of psychological, emotional and behavioral problems.
• Prepared reports regarding clients’ care and progress, as required.
• Attended a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of special education.
July 2016- December 2016
Women Helping Women
Santa Ana, CA
Employment Readiness Intern
• Assisted disadvantaged job seekers with professional attire selection and support programs.
• Provided workshops on computer technology, interview techniques, and self-esteem enhancement.
• Created and maintained relationships with outside agencies that serve as advocates and resources.
• Developed emergency support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to maintain independent living and household stabilization.
• Outreached to the community to promote awareness of the programs available at Women Helping Women on monthly basis.
• Managed services provided through the program including critical incident response, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, assessment, and advocacy for financial assistance.
March 2014 – April 2016
Volunteers of America
Los Angeles, CA
Youth Mentor Volunteer
• Recruited and provided academic support, referrals, and crisis intervention support for program participants.
• Assisted participants in defining academic and career goals.
• Conducted motivational interviewing, community outreach, initial assessments, and presentations.
• Prepared monthly reports and statistical information on participant’s progress and outcomes.
• Developed and maintained working relations with community based programs, businesses, and partnerships.
June 2012- February 2014
Independencia Community Center
Anaheim, CA
Community Advocate
• Conducted neighborhood canvassing soliciting community’s needs, dissatisfaction, and interests.
• Provided public presentations concerning community feedback, which were culturally sensitive and relevant to diverse communities.
• Maintained lists of resources for participants, by researching new resources as needed; provided referrals for participants; coordinated and/or provided transportation for participant and resident services.
• Organized and executed community forums promoting community empowerment and engagement.
• Disseminated food and resources for communities experiencing financial hardship.
• Provided outreach and engagement services to the homeless in the community.
• Maintained all paperwork and required documentation, including participant database; documents resident feedback, incidents, and complaints.
Education
August 2014- May 2016
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
References upon Request