Special Education professional and Registered Behavior Therapist with a proven track record at Stockton Unified School District and Butterfly Effects Inc. Have a strong background in supporting diverse learning needs and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in individualized education plans, behavior management strategies, and adaptive communication techniques. Reliable team player focused on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes for students. Known for flexibility and ability to adapt to changing educational demands.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Stockton Unified School District
04.2004 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Maintain a positive learning environment for students by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structure routines to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Collaborates with teacher and other support staff with preparing instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with the established curriculum.
Enhanced student learning by giving one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
Assisted in the planning and execution of field trips, ensuring accessibility for all students while promoting experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Established rapport with students, using positive reinforcement and genuine empathy to build trust and encourage open communication.
Registered Behavior Therapist
Butterfly Effects Inc.
02.2020 - 12.2022
Improved client behavior by implementing behavioral intervention therapy plans created by the BCBA coordinator. monitoring progress.
Assisted clients in achieving milestones through consistent reinforcement strategies and data-driven decision making.
Assessed client progress regularly using objective measures, allowing targeted adjustments to interventions when necessary.
Implemented social skills activities for clients to practice peer interactions in a structured setting, increasing opportunities for successful relationships outside therapy sessions.
Fostered a positive therapeutic environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
Provided one-on-one support for children with autism spectrum disorder, enhancing their communication and social skills.
Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while at the same time I am building strong rapport with the clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding treatment goals and progress.
Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
Motivate client to reach treatment goals by supporting client through difficult situations and transitions.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Collect session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Education
Certificate - Registered Behavior Technician
Florida Institute of Technology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
National University
3520 Brookside Rd., Stockton, CA 95219
05.2001 -
Skills
Patient and empathic when working with special needs students (Autistic, Orthopedic, Learning Disability, Severely Handicap)
Strong familiarity with Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Excellent ability to observe behaviors and react accordingly
Impressive engagement and communications abilities
Assist with academic curriculum planning and preparation
Assist teacher by implementing educational and behavior goals
Collect educational and behavioral data to help improve goals
Provide one-on-one behavior support, and reinforcement of positive behavior
Timeline
Registered Behavior Therapist
Butterfly Effects Inc.
02.2020 - 12.2022
Special Education Assistant
Stockton Unified School District
04.2004 - Current
Certificate - Registered Behavior Technician
Florida Institute of Technology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
National University
05.2001 -
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