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Brenda Garcia

Carson,CA

Summary

Caring and compassionate behavioral technician experienced in implementing specialized plans for individuals with behavioral, emotional, and intellectual challenges. Comfortable in addressing clients difficulties and empathizing with their situation. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients by encouraging and proving them with tools to help their situation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Long Beach, CA
11.2021 - 06.2025
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorders and other behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients during high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans tailored to the student.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors and issue resolution.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team with teachers, counselor, mental health professionals and parents to address behavioral challenges of the client.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across school and home.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
  • Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques to increase their social circle.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Goal setting
  • Prompting and fading strategies
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Natural environment teaching
  • Empathy and patience
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Encouragement and motivation
  • Safety and crisis management

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Stars Behavioral Health Group
11.2021 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Long Beach
Brenda Garcia