Amanda Vizcarra
3071 Oldfield Way, San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate health professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs. Knowledgeable and experienced at implementing behavior treatment plans, intervention techniques, and safety standards. Talented relationship-builder with excellent communication and organizational abilities, recognized for hard work, attention to detail, and goal achievement. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers
San Jose, California
01.2024 - Current
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Participated in clinical meetings to discuss cases and develop effective treatment plans for patients with complex behavioral challenges.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
San Jose, CA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted client with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments, errands, grocery shopping, and social events.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Planned outings and sources of entertainment based on client's activity levels to prevent sedentary behavior and provide enjoyable daily activities.
Shift Supervisor
Red Robin
Santa Clara, CA
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, ensure safety and sanitation, monitor performance, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted nightly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Maintained accurate records, performed cash handling duties, and completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
Behavior Technician
Learn It Systems
San Jose, California
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to address the changing needs of children and families.
- Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with a loved one on the autism spectrum.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, autism, and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA06-2026
Evergreen Valley High School
San Jose, CA05-2018
Skills
- Progress documentation, inventory control, and record
keeping - Hospitality and Professionalism
- Proficient in MS Office systems
- Working effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certified (2024)
- Board Certified Autism Technician (2024- active)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2022 - 01.2024
Shift Supervisor
Red Robin
09.2020 - 03.2022
Behavior Technician
Learn It Systems
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Evergreen Valley College
Evergreen Valley High School