Anna Alinea
Tracy,CA
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with 6+ years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for children and individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Caring, compassionate, patient, and well-organized with excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills. Passionate about caring for children on the Autism Spectrum and providing the highest quality of services to clients with special needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Goals for Autism, Inc.
San Ramon, CA
11.2012 - Current
- Implemented a variety of scientifically based methodologies following the Behavior Intervention Plan including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Social Skills Training.
- Observed and recorded client behavior and responses to the BIP through several forms of data taking including partial interval recording, learn units, antecedent-behavior-consequence, and daily session notes.
- Recorded client information on graphs, accurately indicating the progress and success of behavior intervention plan.
- Maintained daily progress notes on every client and submitted billing, insurance, incident report forms and all other required documents in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of operationally defined targeted behaviors, goals, and plans as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and Individualized Program Plan (IPP), with Clinical Supervisors, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and any other direct care staff as needed.
- Ran one-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 18.
- Maintained a caseload of 2-4 children in a home setting.
- Communicated confidentially and professionally with parents, supervisors, behavior analysts, teachers, and other members of the client's team as necessary.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in applied behavior analysis by receiving supervision from a BCBA and completing any online training offered by the company.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
Junior/Senior Therapist
Supporting Social Success, Inc.
Oakland, CA
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Junior Therapist duties: To implement individualized goals and objectives created by the Team Director at a weekly basis, 2-3 times a week or as scheduled with the clients
- Senior Therapist duties: To create material that is necessary to supplement activities and goals for the client such as laminating icons needed for PECS, creating schedules specific to the client, and data sheets.
Intervention Specialist
Aspiranet
Antioch, CA
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Worked with developmentally disabled children and incorporated recreational activities and interventions to help increase their social and mental capacity.
- Organized transportation and prepared meals for clients.
- Acted as a liaison between client, client's family, and social worker at monthly meetings.
- Assisted clients with personal care and daily living skills.
- Participated in monthly professional development.
- Composed and submitted weekly intervention progress reports to track client's behavior and progress as well as mileage and purchases for clients for reimbursement when necessary.
- Enforced interventions based on client's needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA2016
Master of Arts - Psychology, concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
OnlineCurrent
Skills
- Pivotal Response Training
- Discrete Trial Training
- Early Start Denver Model
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Certified in Adult/Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED
- Ability to read, write, and understand Tagalog fluently
- 3 years in babysitting
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Excellent time management/communication skills
Accomplishments
- Completed 40+ hours of online and hands-on training approved by the BACB to obtain my credential as a Registered Behavior Technician.
- Trained new hires on different methodologies, strategies, and approaches to behaviors found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Lead a social skills group of up to 8 children in a facility setting.
Volunteer History
Volunteer Receptionist, 5/2010-7/2010
American Red Cross, Pleasanton, CA
- Performed excellent customer service for all volunteer blood donors.
- Monitored donors for any sort of sickness or nausea.
- Interacted with donors in the canteen area and helped them feel at ease with the process.
- Cleaned and maintained eating tables.
- Re-stocked tables with food.
- Front desk administrative duties: answered calls, managed sign-in sheets, scheduled appointments, made reminder calls for next visit, filed papers.
Volunteer Babysitter, 4/2010-5/2010
Kids Care, Castro Valley, CA
- Supervised children 6 years old and younger.
- Helped solve problems and dealt with any complications between 10-15 kids in a classroom setting.
- Helped maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Aided the teacher with day-to-day housekeeping duties such as throwing out the garbage and cleaning up rooms.
Volunteer Sorter/Organizer, 1/2010-3/2010
MedShare, San Leandro, CA
- Sorted various kinds of medical supplies.
- Packaged medical supplies in appropriate boxes.
- Helped organize warehouse.
- Trained new volunteers on packaging system.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Goals for Autism, Inc.
11.2012 - Current
Junior/Senior Therapist
Supporting Social Success, Inc.
10.2011 - 10.2012
Intervention Specialist
Aspiranet
04.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
California State University, East Bay
Master of Arts - Psychology, concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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