Briana Lopez
Upland,CA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable professional skilled in early childhood education and toddler care. Experienced in managing routines, ensuring safety, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support children's behavioral progress. Eager to leverage expertise to create impactful learning experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Dream Big Children's Services
Monrovia, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to support children's behavioral and emotional development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance therapeutic strategies and interventions.
- Assessed clients' progress and adjusted treatment goals based on observed behaviors and feedback.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Engage in playing with children help them develop essential social and emotional skills.
- Feeding clients lunch and snacks as mealtimes are a structured routine.
Private Nanny
Confidential
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Cultivated a safe, nurturing environment through proactive supervision and conflict resolution techniques.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to dietary restrictions while promoting healthy eating habits.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding progress, challenges, and behavioral observations.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Special Needs Babysitter
Confidential
Monrovia, CA
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided individualized care and support to children with special needs, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities tailored to children's unique abilities and interests.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, challenges, and daily experiences.
- Successfully managed behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Improved motor skills for physically challenged kids through engaging exercises.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed client.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School
Monrovia, CA06.2018
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06.2025
Skills
- Toddler care experience
- Early childhood education
- CPR training
- Potty training assistance
- Reliability
- Maintaining safe environment
- Managing routines
- Infant care experience
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Dream Big Children's Services
01.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Confidential
09.2023 - Current
Special Needs Babysitter
Confidential
01.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Citrus College