Danielle De Castro
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional and team collaborator with an emphasis in providing evidence-based behavior intervention services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, opposition defiance disorder, intellectual disability, down syndrome, etc.). Expert in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for the well-being of individuals and their families to ensure all appropriate services and supports are being received to the highest quality to live a healthy, happy, and meaningful life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Analyst/Behavior Intervention Specialist
Cross Country Education
Lawndale, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Increased student engagement by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies into daily routines and interactions.
- Managed 20-30 student caseloads by providing direct and consultative behavior services
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to best address the unique behavioral needs of their students, offering strategies and tools tailored to specific situations.
- Supported teachers in developing classroom management techniques that foster positive and inclusive learning environments.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering open communication regarding behavioral concerns and progress towards goals.
- Completed behavior assessments (i.e., FBAs, SCIAs) and proposed behavior intervention plans (BIP) for students with individual education plans (IEP) and individual needs in various learning environments (i.e., specialized academic instruction, tiered classes, functional living skills programs, etc.).
- Attended students' IEPs and collaborated with all members of the IEP team
Clinical Supervisor
Shabani Institute
Hermosa Beach, CA
02.2017 - 07.2023
- Operated as a behavior analyst and behavior consultant to families of individuals served across school districts, homes, and virtual settings for children as young as 2 years old and adults as old as 35.
- Employed ethical and accurate billing, consistent with vendor/funder's expectations (e.g., private insurances, regional centers, and school districts).
- Provided leadership, learning opportunities and supervised multiples teams of registered behavior technicians (RBTs) on the proper implementation of individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe challenging behavior.
- Designed evidence-based treatment plans to increase skill acquisition and adaptive living skills.
- Ensured adherence to the BCBA Ethical Compliance Code.
- Conducted assessments for clients such as functional behavior assessments (FBAs) using appropriate assessment tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, EFLS, PFA as well as performance evaluations for staff to assess competency and monitor performance goals.
- Experienced with Skill Based Training (SBT) and Universal Protocol (UP)
- Collaborated, problem-solved, and decided on common solutions with all team members (i.e., parents, service providers, teachers) to ensure that the individual served made socially significant and meaningful progress toward treatment goals. This included report writing for multiple funders, attending IEP meetings, and conducting parent and staff trainings.
- Managed caseloads of 5-10 clients effectively by completing timely assessments, coordinating and planning treatment, collecting staff and individual served data, and monitoring treatment progress.
Registered Behavior Technician
Leafwing
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved socially significant and meaningful behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans for children ages 3-10 and tracked outcome measures as instructed by the BCBA supervising the case.
- Developed rapport with individuals served and their families, fostering trust and open communication which was essential to achieving successful treatment outcomes.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring individual progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
Education
Master of Arts Special Education -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2020
Bachelor of Arts Sociology -
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2017
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Individualized education programs (IEP)
- Social Skills Development (ie, clinic-based interventions)
- Behavior Intervention Planning
- Performance Feedback and Evaluations
- Weekly and Monthly Supervision of Staff and Individuals Served
- Crisis Management Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent and Caregiver Consultations
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams (eg, SLP, OT, PT, Psychologists, Teachers, etc)
- Excel
- Outlook
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Behavior Analyst/Behavior Intervention Specialist
Cross Country Education
08.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Supervisor
Shabani Institute
02.2017 - 07.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Leafwing
09.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts Special Education -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts Sociology -
California State University-Fullerton
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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