Brenda Lastra
Summary
Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician
Bright Achievements
06.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Pack Flow Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates
- Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets
- Maintained safety and efficiency while loading a range of 1-50 pounds of products into packaging equipment.
Line Cook, Associate Trainer, and Team Manager
Panera Bread
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Properly trained new associates to the company's standards
- Prepared customer orders with accuracy and efficiency
- Led and guided large groups of employees, oversaw daily operations, implemented and enforced guidelines, fulfilled nightly money counts and deposits as well as kept daily and nightly excel records of sales
- Resolved customer complaints, maintained open communication through email and text with the team as well as completed money orders and product orders for store stocking.
Tutor
Union County College
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Aided students with a better understanding of several different subjects including Statistics, English, History, Computer Applications, Sociology, and Psychology
- Assessed, assisted, and encouraged students through the learning process
- Reviewed materials used in class, explained various topics, and answered any and all questions to the best of my knowledge
- Tutored diverse groups of students with different age gaps and disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Data collection methods
- Reinforcement Strategies
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
- Fluent Spanish Speaker
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, iWork Suite, and Google Suite
Timeline
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician
Bright Achievements
06.2023 - Current
Pack Flow Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
09.2021 - 01.2023
Line Cook, Associate Trainer, and Team Manager
Panera Bread
09.2019 - 12.2020
Tutor
Union County College
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Associate of Arts -
Union County College
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