Bernice Brandes
Torrance,CA
Summary
Compassionate individual committed to enhancing student experiences through effective behavior intervention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Support Assistant
Torrance Unified School District
Torrance, CA
12.2017 - Current
- Assisted staff with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling and positively reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Facilitated small social group activities to promote life skills.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
- Collaborated with Behavior Analyst to determine effectiveness of behavior plan and developed new recommended plans.
- Executed NCI techniques behavior interventions and de-escalation with students of concern.
- Analyzed and assisted in IEP goals and meetings.
Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
Gardena, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided parent training.
- Facilitated PRT, NET, DRA/DRI techniques at different locations: in-home, community outing, school setting.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate ABC data collection
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Behavior Therapist
STAR Of CA
Los Angeles, CA
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Performed DTT and PECS.
- Facilitated NATS/NET and PRT
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Attended ongoing professional development training programs to remain current on techniques.
Instructional Assistant
Redondo Unified School District
Redondo Beach, CA
02.2011 - 10.2015
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to provide instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Followed the student's IEP goals accordingly.
Education
Masters in Education - M.Ed
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2007
Skills
- Data Collection
- Crisis Intervention
- Empathy and Understanding
- Active Listening
- Behavior Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Safety Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patience and Tolerance
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Behavior Support Assistant
Torrance Unified School District
12.2017 - Current
Behavior Therapist
STAR Of CA
05.2012 - 10.2015
Instructional Assistant
Redondo Unified School District
02.2011 - 10.2015
Masters in Education - M.Ed
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Dominguez Hills