Alex Martinez
Quail Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in crisis intervention and individualized education plans. Known for fostering team collaboration and creating impactful training materials, contributing to enhanced learning environments and positive participant outcomes. Passionate instructor offering several years of background teaching courses to students of varying abilities. Recognized for delivering meaningful, informative lectures and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning. In-depth understanding of different learning techniques and tools.
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-violent Crisis Prevention Instructor
San Jacinto Unified School District
San Jacinto, California
09.2024 - Current
- Led group discussions to enhance participant understanding and engagement.
- Developed training materials for workshops and interactive sessions.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to promote collaboration among participants.
- Managed participant feedback to improve future training programs and sessions.
- Supported technology setups for virtual and in-person training environments.
- Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
- Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
- Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
- Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
- Facilitated support groups to provide emotional assistance and coping strategies.
- Provided training for new staff on crisis intervention techniques and protocols.
- Provided immediate support to individuals in crisis through active listening and empathy.
- Trained new staff on crisis intervention techniques and organizational protocols.
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
San Jacinto Unified School District
San Jacinto, California
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom activities.
- Monitored student progress and documented behavioral changes consistently.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and support services.
- Utilized data collection tools to assess student behavior and adjust strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions utilizing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by de-escalating difficult situations with clients through verbal redirection techniques.
- Oversaw training and development for school faculty and staff to convey program goals and intervention strategies.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Conducted functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to identify the causes and functions of behaviors.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and other evidence-based practices to encourage desirable behaviors.
- Completed professional development courses, attended industry conferences and read current publications to maintain knowledge of updates to field.
- Taught life skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, money management.
Registered Behavior Technician
NC Behavior Service
Hemet, California
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care strategies.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development and social interaction.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and strategies used.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Assisted in developing home programs that support generalization across settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA05-2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Individualized education plans
- Data collection
- Positive reinforcement
- Team collaboration
- Special needs teaching
- Strong communication skills
- Diverse student populations
- Public speaking
- Recordkeeping
- Learning skills development
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Staff training
- Progress monitoring
- Early intensive behavioral intervention
- Behavior management techniques
- Executive functioning support
- Sensory integration therapy
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Functional communication training
- Applied behavior analysis
- Natural environment training
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Data management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Non-violent Crisis Prevention Instructor
San Jacinto Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
San Jacinto Unified School District
10.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
NC Behavior Service
02.2019 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Moreno Valley College