Briana Ruiz
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Committed educator specializing in special education support, data collection, and classroom inclusion. Enhances student engagement through personalized instructional strategies and collaborative practices while ensuring compliance with IEPs. Focused on supporting bilingual families and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Inclusion Instructor
Navigator School, Gilroy Prep
Gilroy, California
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Supported non-vocal students with academic and behavioral needs, fostering their engagement in the classroom.
- Facilitated inclusive practices in classroom activities, promoting participation and social interaction among all students.
- Promoted communication skills by implementing AAC devices, gestures, and PECs to support student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provide instructional support and interventions during and after school in a variety of settings, including the general education classrooms and other school settings as assigned.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in implementing individualized IEPs, collaborating closely with teachers and administrators to tailor support for each student.
ABA Specialist
Center For Social Dynamics
Gilroy, California
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Assessed client progress by collecting data and analyzing results to modify treatment plans.
- Delivered ABA therapy services using evidence-based practices across multiple settings.
- Enhanced communication skills by integrating AAC devices, gestures, and PEC books during client interactions.
- Facilitated positive behavior change using naturalistic teaching strategies such as modeling and verbal prompting.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Provided services to clients from ages 2-14 years old whom were non-vocal and vocal.
- Created visual supports to assist clients with self-management skills.
- Maintained detailed records of treatment sessions including notes, observations, and data collection sheets.
- Conducted play-based activities that encourage language development and problem solving skills among young learners with autism spectrum disorders.
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
San Jose, California
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Collected and documented behavioral data during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with team to create tailored strategies enhancing client engagement.
- Provided support to families by educating them on behavioral strategies at home.
- Supported students with AAC devices, PEC books, and gestures.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment during therapy sessions.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
Floor Supervisor
Van Huesen
Gilroy, California
10.2017 - 02.2020
- In February 2017, started as a Sales Associate and by 2018 was promoted to Floor Supervisor.
- Trained new employees on customer service and sales techniques, enhancing team performance and customer engagement.
- Drove sales by demonstrating exceptional selling skills and motivating team to achieve store goals.
- Increased customer loyalty through consistent service and product knowledge, fostering long-term relationships.
- Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
- Managed inventory levels and organized merchandise displays effectively.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
- Worked directly with store manager to verify achievement of sales, retention and quality targets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Gilroy High School
Gilroy, CA06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders & Science
San Jose State University
San Jose, California, CASkills
- Special education support
- Classroom inclusion
- Behavioral intervention
- AAC device, gestures, PEC's use of language
- Worked with students with Autism, Hard of Hearing, ADHD, and other disabilities
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Affiliations
Volunteer, Morgan Hill Christmas Parade- Morgan Hill, CA (2024-25)
Timeline
Full Inclusion Instructor
Navigator School, Gilroy Prep
11.2023 - 07.2025
ABA Specialist
Center For Social Dynamics
08.2021 - 11.2023
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
02.2020 - 07.2021
Floor Supervisor
Van Huesen
10.2017 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Gavilan College
High School Diploma -
Gilroy High School
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders & Science
San Jose State University