ANDREA CHAVEZ
Norwalk,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mid-Level Supervisor
Butterfly Effects Inc.
Anaheim, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Supervise and coach 4 behavior technicians in the correct implementation of DTT (Discrete Trial Training) and NET (Natural Environment Teaching)
- Deliver parent training sessions in both English and Spanish to caregivers of children with autism and developmental delays
- Facilitate collaborative communication among 4 clinical teams, ensuring a multidisciplinary and family-centered approach to client progress
- Collaborate with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to modify treatment plans and co-author CalOptima progress reports
Behavior Support Provider
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Provide individualized applied behavioral analysis (ABA) support to students with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 13 years old.
- Implement behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with students' IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
- Collect data and record anecdotal progress notes on target behaviors and behavioral skill acquisition addressed within a BIP
- Model behavioral techniques and methodologies for school site personnel to implement individualized BIPs across 20 school campuses
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects Inc.
Anaheim, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Implemented 2 individualized behavior intervention plans under behavior analyst supervision
- Collected and graphed daily behavioral data, including frequency, duration, and rate recording
- Taught replacement skills to reduce maladaptive behaviors, using CPI's (Crisis Prevention Institute) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Behavior Technician
Autism Hope Initiative
Tustin, CA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided client-specific ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy to 3 children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays
- Collaborated with caregivers to generalize client skills outside of therapy sessions
- Supported three culturally and linguistically diverse families by translating of assessments and recommendations
Therapy Volunteer
South Coast Therapy
Cypress, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted 3 occupational therapists during feeding therapy sessions, supporting children with sensory processing challenges to build comfort with food textures and confidence in self-feeding skills
- Aided 2 physical therapists in assisting children with mobility disabilities during therapeutic activities
- Supported 3 speech therapists by encouraging child participation and reinforcing skills developed during speech therapy sessions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2023
Skills
- Public education experience
- Cultural competency with youth
- Spanish language proficiency
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Mid-Level Supervisor
Butterfly Effects Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects Inc.
08.2024 - 01.2025
Behavior Support Provider
Santa Ana Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Therapy Volunteer
South Coast Therapy
01.2024 - 06.2024
Behavior Technician
Autism Hope Initiative
01.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies
California State University, Fullerton