Carmen Arredondo

Work History

Sum Of Learning

10.2016 - Current

Work with a team of therapist in the Early Intervention Program for clients ages 2-4 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Develop and implement reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
Work as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Conduct functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Assist clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
Monitor client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Support client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Promote positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.

Sum Of Learning

10.2017 - Current

Enforce adherence with HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
Conducted frequent clinic walk-throughs to maintain safe work environment.
Create and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
Enforce maintenance of clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
Order all supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Train new hires on Data Collection, Session Notes, Company Policies, and creating work schedules.
Trained in Motivity and Aloha ABA Software

Lake Washington School District

09.2015 - 09.2016

Worked with preschool age children in the SNAPS program (Students Needing Additional Programming Support) and provided ABA therapy in 3:1 ratio of students.
Monitor classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Oversaw groups of students maintaining optimal safety, and security.

Various Families

02.1998 - 08.2015

Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.

Kid Kollege

01.1996 - 02.1998

Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.