Angelina Loya Pacheco
ceres,ca
Summary
Passionate professional experienced in behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Skilled in data collection and recordkeeping. Proven ability to promote academic, functional, and social skills development in clinic, home, and community settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
ABA PLUS
San Ramon, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Advocate/Educator
PALS Program
San Jose, CA
12.2009 - Current
- Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
- Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes from meetings and phone calls.
- Provided support services, such as document preparation, for Social Security benefits, Health, and community resources.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Reached out to individuals via phone, email and SMS to deliver help and support.
- Built trust and rapport with Clients and support network.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willow Glen High School/Milpitas Ed.
San Jose, CA06-2000
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Appointment Setting
- Behavior Management
- Case Management
- Social skill development
- ABA techniques
- Client Relationship Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Goal attainment
- Documentation skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive and negative reinforcement
- Client Confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Parent Education
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Document Translation/ Fluent Spanish speaker
Certification
- Whole & Term Life Agent
- CPR & First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ABA PLUS
05.2022 - Current
Advocate/Educator
PALS Program
12.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Willow Glen High School/Milpitas Ed.