Andrea Hernandez
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic behavioral interventionist bringing 3+ years of experience at California Psychcare. Passionate about helping children achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach. Skilled in applied behavior analysis and hold an ABAT certificate. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and self-esteem through innovative lesson plans and positive reinforcement methods. Adept at collaborative teamwork and progress tracking, fostering a nurturing environment for diverse learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist
California Psychcare, Inc
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Offered interventions at school, home and in community to support student needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Beauty Advisor
Macy’s
11.2012 - 04.2022
- Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
- Helped customers and their families feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Trained new team members, demonstrating leadership and mentorship.
- Handled customer concerns with patience and empathy, applying conflict resolution strategies.
- Followed up with customers to increase satisfaction with purchases and services.
- Resolved conflicts with empathy and patience, modeling positive behavior and problem-solving strategies.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities while maintaining a positive and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring all customers felt supported.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers and customers, strengthening cultural competence and teamwork.
Preschool Intern
College of the Canyons
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06-2017
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
Canyon Country, CA06-2012
Skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Child development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Applied behavior analysis
Data collection and analysis
- Functional behavior assessments
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Progress tracking
- Multitasking strength
- Documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist
California Psychcare, Inc
10.2021 - Current
Preschool Intern
College of the Canyons
01.2017 - 05.2017
Beauty Advisor
Macy’s
11.2012 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of The Canyons
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School