Carmen Morris
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional dedicated to fostering growth and independence in behavioral health. Experienced in providing direct support to children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder in clinical and school settings. Collaborates with RBTs and BCBAs to enhance social skills and emotional regulation. Committed to implementing individualized behavior plans with a focus on data-informed care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Learning Arts
San Francisco, CA
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Worked one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum, implementing behavior intervention plans created by BCBAs.
- Supported children in building skills and reducing challenging behaviors through hands-on, individualized interventions.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities that fostered skill development and increased engagement.
- Monitored client behavior and documented changes to inform adjustments in intervention strategies.
- Utilized data collection tools to track client progress and adjust strategies.
- Monitored daily client progress during sessions by collecting data during sessions
- Worked closely with supervisors to make sure each child's plan was on track
After School Program Teacher
Live Oak School District
Live Oak, CA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed social, behavioral, and academic needs of students through one-on-one interactions, tailoring support to individual requirements
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Planned weekly schedules and activities with staff that promoted academic and social growth, integrating new games based on developmental psychology principles
- Provided direct care and behavioral support to elementary students
- Used behavior management strategies to resolve conflicts and support emotional regulation and positive peer interactions
- Fostered respectful classroom culture by applying conflict resolution and positive reinforcement techniques effectively
Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
Camp Tuttle
Brighton, UT
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Led and supervised groups of campers, promoting safety, inclusion, and positive experiences in a mountain sleepaway camp setting (stayed in cabins with campers and was with them 24/7)
- Facilitated daily activities including hiking, team games, arts and crafts, and campfire events, adapting plans based on weather and group needs
- Managed high-stress situations, including behavioral challenges and emergencies, with calm professionalism
- Resolved conflicts among campers and staff, fostering a positive camp environment through active listening and clear communication
- Coordinated camp-wide events and logistics, enhancing camper engagement and collaboration among staff
- Supported food service and kitchen prep while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of living and community spaces for camper safety
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA08-2026
High school diploma -
Tara High School
Boulder, CO06-2021
Skills
- Behavior intervention techniques
- Psychology
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavioral therapy
- Behavior support planning
- Behavioral intervention experience
- Behavioral monitoring assessments
- Client progress monitoring
- Data tracking
- Client data management
- Behavioral observation
- Behavioral rating scales
- Autism spectrum support
- Autism spectrum disorders support
- Neurodevelopmental disorders support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Emotional support for children
- Engagement strategies
- Youth mentoring experience
- Classroom management
- Teaching
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict management
- Empathetic Communication
- Student behavior modeling
- Client advocacy
- Case documentation in social services
- Data entry
- Therapeutic settings experience
- Adolescents
- Teaching
Personal Information
- Active Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Active Driver's License, Basic First Aid certificate, CPR Certification
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Intermediate/conversational level of Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Spirit Captain - University of California, Santa Cruz Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team - SOL
- President - University of California, Santa Cruz Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team - SOL
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Learning Arts
01.2026 - 06.2026
After School Program Teacher
Live Oak School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
Camp Tuttle
06.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California-Santa Cruz
High school diploma -
Tara High School