ALYSSA AVIGNONE
McKinney,TX
Summary
Caring and compassionate registered behavior technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
08.2023 - Current
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Underwriting Service Assistant
State Farm
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Instate, cancel, modify insurance policies, with some assets worth over $1M dollars.
- Monitored underwriting teams' performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals.
- Handled on average over 300 policy requests, averaging out 3,000-4,000 policy cases done every month.
- Collaborate with different departments and agents to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and bookkeeping.
KIDVENTURE CAMP DIRECTOR
KIDVENTURE
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Appointed in charge of child safety and supervision on site and field trips and on site, Medication and medical paper work management for every child, medication distribution, behavior management, and parent concerns.
- Managed camp operations for summer camp facility serving over 55 campers each day.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
After-school Manager
Plano Independent School District
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX11.2019
High School Diploma -
Plano East Sr High School
Plano, TX06.2016
Skills
- Organization
- Intervention Management
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Teaching Play and Leisure Skills
- Behavior Observation
- Crisis Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Information Documentation
Accomplishments
- ASL Honor Society 2012-2014 2 years involved 3 years of the American Sign Language class Responsible officer member of ASL club for two years Interpreted for a deaf PISD teacher for one year
- Part Time Commissions artist 2013-2015 Personally take and paint requested orders Also design tattoos upon request
- Small business owner 2015-2016 Lone Star Mermaids Responsible for two employees Responsible for scheduling events
Additional Information
- RECOMMENDATIONS Available upon request Page 2 , ALYSSA AVIGNONE
American Sign Language
Moderate practical knowledge of American Sign Language. Will be able to hold a conversation with other ASL users.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
08.2023 - Current
Underwriting Service Assistant
State Farm
03.2020 - 08.2023
KIDVENTURE CAMP DIRECTOR
KIDVENTURE
05.2017 - 08.2019
After-school Manager
Plano Independent School District
01.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Collin County Community College District
High School Diploma -
Plano East Sr High School