Cecilia Virgen
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with over 15 years of experience implementing behavior plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence.
Also worked in special education as a paraprofessional for over 20 years in various school districts with children ranging from preschool through high school.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director of Adaptive Skills
Nurture and Nature ABA Consultation
Valley Village, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff, clients and families using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified RBT and AS personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Develop, implement, revise and evaluate goals as needed.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Maintain concise records of data collection
- Train parents to carry over training that we provide clients
- Conduct Adaptive Skills Assessments: ABAS-3 & Vineland-3
- Score all assessments and graph scores
- Assessment report writing in timely manner
- Create and implement Adaptive skills Program to address deficits in area
- Use Google Drive to record raw data
- Graph all raw data in Google Drive
- Progress report writing in timely manner
- Communicate with over 15 service coordinators within regional centers
- Keep families and team informed of client’s progress or lack of
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
Associate Clinical Director of Adaptive Skills
Nurture And Nature ABA And Consultation
Valley Village, CA
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff, clients and families using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified RBT and AS personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Develop, implement, revise and evaluate goals as needed.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Maintain concise records of data collection
- Train parents to carry over training that we provide clients
- Conduct Adaptive Skills Assessments: ABAS-3 & Vineland-3
- Score all assessments and graph scores
- Assessment report writing in timely manner
- Create and implement Adaptive skills Program to address deficits in area
- Use Google Drive to record raw data
- Graph all raw data in Google Drive
- Progress report writing in timely manner
- Communicate with over 15 service coordinators within regional centers
- Keep families and team informed of client’s progress or lack of
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- according to schedule.
Registered Behavior Technician
Nurture And Nature ABA And Consultation
Valley Village, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Prevented and intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by following BIP.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
- Worked as part of collaborative team of 10 to address changing needs of children and families.
- Used Google Drive to document Client information, progress notes and treatment plans.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior.
- Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Autism
Brandman University
Antelope Valley Campus02.2016
BA Degree - Psychology
Brandman University (System of Chapman University)
05.2011
BA Degree - Liberal Studies-Multi
Chapman University College
05.2011
AA Degree - Letters, Arts, and Science
Antelope Valley College
2007
Skills
- ABA Techniques
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies and methods
- Client and family Rapport-Building
- Google Drive skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Clinical Director of Adaptive Skills
Nurture and Nature ABA Consultation
01.2022 - Current
Associate Clinical Director of Adaptive Skills
Nurture And Nature ABA And Consultation
01.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Nurture And Nature ABA And Consultation
05.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education, Autism
Brandman University
BA Degree - Psychology
Brandman University (System of Chapman University)
BA Degree - Liberal Studies-Multi
Chapman University College
AA Degree - Letters, Arts, and Science
Antelope Valley College
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