Amaya Franklin
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Behavior Technician/ Special Education Para-Educator with a proven track record at Virginia School Wheatland, CA. Excelling in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans and enhancing communication skills among students with special needs. Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis and great at building relationships, consistently fostering positive outcomes and advancing self-advocacy skills in students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician /Paraeducator, Special Education
New Direct Solutions LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Providing one-on-one support to students with special needs, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Improving student communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for students, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Implementing crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhancing client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoting positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisting in data collection
- Working as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children.
- Intervened with students' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Promoting self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Assisting teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Delivering personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Behavior Management Coach
Elevo Learning
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain a safe, positive environment for all program participants.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Yuba College
Marysville, CA12.2025
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
Yuba City, CA06.2021
Skills
- Data Collection
- Documentation skills
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Management
- Teaching Play and Leisure Skills
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Token Economy Systems
- Visual Supports Implementation
- Rapport Building
- Adaptive Living Skills
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Adult and Child CPR Certified
- ECE - Certified Early Childhood Educator all 12 Units
Timeline
Behavior Technician /Paraeducator, Special Education
New Direct Solutions LLC
03.2022 - Current
Behavior Management Coach
Elevo Learning
11.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Yuba College
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
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