Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Angel M. Garcia

Morgan Hill,CA

Summary

Experienced Behavior Technician with a strong background in skill development and behavior management. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities while providing compassionate care in mental health settings. Proven expertise in patient observation, behavior modification techniques, and crisis intervention, contributing to high productivity and efficiency in service delivery. Committed to fostering collaborative teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Essential behavioral support Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.

Registered Behavior Technician

Center of Speech, Language, and Occupational Therapy (C.S.L.O.T)
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Executes therapeutic procedures as outlined by the supervisor.
  • Collects and enters data at each session.
  • Implements feedback delivered during live supervision by the supervisor, and from written evaluations.
  • Cultivate strong connections with clients and their families.
  • Support and assist parents under supervisor's guidance.
  • Expresses enthusiasm during activities.
  • Ensures client safety.
  • Ensures quality direct assistance to clients and families within different environments.
  • Formulates plans aligned with targeted goals under clinical supervision.
  • Applies knowledge effectively as an infant development specialist.
  • Support provided for CSLOT's marketing initiatives.

Registered Behavior Technician

Change With ABA
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provide behavioral therapy using evidence-based interventions with individuals in-home, school, or in-community setting
  • Provide parent or staff feedback during the school or in home session
  • Record accurate data following the data collection method
  • Under the direction of the supervisor, implement a behavior intervention plan with accuracy and fidelity
  • Teach social skills, communication skills, self-help skills, etc
  • Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Attend training and meetings when scheduled
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all work-related environments
  • Maintain consistent schedule
  • Mid level work such as monitor goals, programming support, material making, parent or staff training etc
  • Perform other job duties as assigned

Behavioral Technician

Maxim Health Care
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • General classroom assistants
  • Supervision during children's play breaks and meal breaks
  • Communicates effectively with Supervisors and Schedule Coordinators
  • Follow instructions of the BCBA/Program Supervisor
  • Provide behavior assistance/interventions to assigned clients
  • Work with clients, families, and communities to implement client treatment plan
  • Complete and document session per policies and procedures
  • Attend and participate in any in-service training

Program leader

The YMCA- PowerSchool
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Oversight of a program that consisted of up to 20 children
  • Classroom work assistance
  • Social emotional guidance for the children
  • Conflict resolution guidance of children
  • Physical activity supervision
  • Curriculum activity planning
  • Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Human Development and Family Studies

California State University Of Monterey Bay
11.2024

Associate degree - Liberal Studies: Behavioral Social Science

Gavilan College
Gilroy, Ca
05.2020

High School Graduate - Diploma

Gilroy High School
Gilroy, Ca
06.2016

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Community integration support
  • Safety monitoring
  • Behavior redirection
  • Behavioral support
  • Social skills development
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Daily living support

Certification

RBT Certification, RBT-22-233956

References

  • Amber Andrade, School Principal, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy, (408) 201-6460, andradea@mhusd.org
  • Steven Somerville, Officer, (408) 455-2139, Ssomerville@santaclaraca.gov
  • Jovana Mcgraw, Behavior Specialist, (831)251-4890, Jmcgraw@teamebsi.com

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Essential behavioral support Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Center of Speech, Language, and Occupational Therapy (C.S.L.O.T)
07.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Behavior Technician

Change With ABA
09.2022 - 07.2023

Behavioral Technician

Maxim Health Care
11.2021 - 07.2022

Program leader

The YMCA- PowerSchool
12.2016 - 01.2020

RBT Certification, RBT-22-233956

Bachelor's Degree - Human Development and Family Studies

California State University Of Monterey Bay

Associate degree - Liberal Studies: Behavioral Social Science

Gavilan College

High School Graduate - Diploma

Gilroy High School
Angel M. Garcia