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 -------------
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 -------------