Brenda Aguilar
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Experienced Behavior Interventionist successful at helping students cope with academic and social stressors. Friendly and adaptable with two years in the field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Instructor
A Change In Trajectory
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, focusing on improving social skills, communication, and daily living activities
- Provided direct one-on-one therapy sessions to clients, utilizing evidence-based techniques such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Supported clients in generalizing learned skills across different environments, including home, school, and community settings
- Assisted in development of visual supports and materials to enhance learning and promote independence
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate clients during therapy sessions
- Utilized technology tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting purposes
- Contributed to increased student engagement by creating a safe, supportive learning environment that fostered mutual respect and understanding.
- Developed strong rapport with students and their families, building trust and fostering a sense of community within the educational setting.
- Promoted self-regulation among students by teaching coping mechanisms and stress management techniques appropriate for their age level.
- Worked with related services such as counselors and occupational and speech therapists to develop individual interventions and strategies to support academic achievement.
OFFICE ASSOCIATE
State Farm Insurance
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Multi-task
- Strong time-management
- Provide assistance for customers with billing questions, insurance interest and policy renewals
- Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans
- Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records of customer interactions or transactions
- Recording details of inquiries, or complaints, as well as actions taken
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Kids Pointe Preschool
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development
- Perform administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria monitoring
- Assisting participants and staff members
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 6 children.
ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER
Downtown Women Center
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Provide general administration support
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Supported staff members with completing daily tasks for well-managed work environment.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Sociology
CAL STATE LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA07.2015
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
Santa Monica, CA06.2012
Skills
- Customer Retention Strategies
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Administrative Support
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Office Systems Management
Certification
Casualty & Property Broker Agent License, oL93507, 06/01/17
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Instructor
A Change In Trajectory
08.2022 - Current
OFFICE ASSOCIATE
State Farm Insurance
02.2017 - 04.2022
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Kids Pointe Preschool
06.2016 - 02.2017
ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER
Downtown Women Center
12.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - General Sociology
CAL STATE LOS ANGELES
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
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