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Resume

Amanda Amaral

15615 N 35th Avenue #233, Phoenix, AZ 85053 |------------ | ------------

Objective

Highly motivated Behavioral Health Technician seeking to expand my professional development and experience within a challenging new career. 

EducationBachelor's Degree | On Going | Grand Canyon University

Major: Behavioral Health

Minor: Child and Adolescent Disorders

Have accumulated over 100 credit hours

Projected Graduation: October 2020

Skills & Abilities

Excellent Communication Skills

High Ranking Performance on Evaluations

Proficient in Microsoft programs including: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Highly Motivated to Learn

Exceptional Problem Solver

Great Time Management Skills

Patient and Caring Personality

ExperienceBehavioral Health Technician |Sunshine Residential Homes | April 2020 - Present

17201 North 63rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308


Main responsibility is to provide support and care for the children living in the group home and to maintain a safe environment within the group home.

Meal preparation, light housework, and transporting to various appointments and activities.

Write IRs when necessary, update daily and points log to maintain record keeping. 

Give assigned medication and OTC as needed.

De Escalate situations, perform proper holds as necessary. Report all negative situations. 


Public safety Guard | Grand Canyon University | July 2016 - May 2020

3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017


Ensure student, staff, and faculty safety through management of overall safety functions across campus. Assisted in the training of safety officers and student workers.

Participated in the development of Grand Canyon’s safety protocols

Responded to calls and emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, unknown persons (transients, trespassers), drug/alcohol policy violations

Served as primary point of contact for visitors entering/exiting campus

Patrolled exterior and interior grounds for suspicious activity and unsafe conditions

Investigated and reported incidences with detailed reports

Was liaison with local hospitals and law and fire officials

Enforced and abided by Grand Canyon University’s policy and procedures 


Military Police | Arizona Army national guard | october 2008-october 2016

10222 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85022


Supporting physical security of military installations and property, rail centers, military ports, depots and terminals.  Supporting local defense of headquarters, vulnerable points and installations.

Light protection of convoys and security escort for weapons and ammunition.

Prevention, detection and investigation of crime.

Investigation and apprehension of absentees and deserters.

Investigation of military traffic accidents.

Control and administration of detention facilities.

Preschool Teacher| Parkway Children’s School of Excellence| August 2012-July 2016

1751 East Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016


Teaching 3 to 4-year old skills, such as manners, beginning writing, reading and arithmetic skills.

Conduct weekly lesson plans and daily activity forms for parents.

Completely quarterly ASQ forms to give to parents and Behavioral Health interventionalists

The facility was First Things First qualified, through Southwest Human Development

Maintained state standards for inspections

Motivating and stimulating children’s learning abilities, as well as, building relationships with parents.

Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of the children.

hospital security guard | Maryvale hospital| may 2011-august 2012

5102 West Campbell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85031


Conducted roving patrol and escorting Federal and DOC inmates throughout the facility.  Assisted in the restraint of patients.  Conducted various logs and reports for documentation purposes.

Assisted in various patient crisis situations. Used de-escalation techniques to resolve problems.

Trained in Fire, Weapon and Hazardous response.

Determined the course of events to handle various high-pressure situations.



references

Francis Keane – Former GCU Supervisor –------------

Destiny De Jesus - Sunshine Supervisor-------------

Sarah Rochau - Personal Reference -------------