Derek Yoshino
Hughson,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based ABA services to individuals and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Analyst
ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services)
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs
- Conducted functional behavior assessments (FBA) to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform treatment planning.
- Conducted both indirect assessments and descriptive assessments, such as, FAST, Vineland, and others
- Conduct Client Partner Agreement (CPA) along with other elements of consultation
- Provide parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols
- Develop new programs and perform ongoing assessments to current programs as needed
- Model program targets and ensure program fidelity
- Conduct inter observer agreement (IOA) to ensure treatment integrity is present and sustained
- Provide field supervision to behavior technicians
- Support staff in meeting productivity requirements
- Write performance evaluations for behavior technicians and other clinical staff
- Available to parents & behavior technicians by phone when there is an emergency or urgent need
- Produces progress reports and treatment plans to meet requirements and submission timelines of regulatory agencies and funding sources
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested
- Lead monthly therapist meetings and communicate current treatment topics and present relevant literature
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive science-based methods and natural environment training arrangements
- Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable and objective client behavior
- Utilize safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with clients
- Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
- Maintained detailed documentation on client progress, treatment adjustments, and other relevant information to ensure continuity of care across all service providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and teachers to provide a holistic approach to care for clients.
- Trained staff on effective behavior management techniques, improving client outcomes and staff confidence.
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in service delivery.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented behavior plans by analyzing data to determine areas of improvement or success.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting thorough assessments and creating targeted intervention plans.
- Contributed to a positive organizational culture by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches to design effective intervention strategies that met the unique needs of each client individual served.
Lecturer in Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
12.2020 - Current
- Teach: PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology, PSYC 3400 Introduction to Perception, PSYC 4020 History of Psychology, PSYC 3100 Introduction to Physiol Psychology
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Develop Syllabus for respective classes
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Create and personalize Canvas platforms
- Advised students on academic planning, career goals, internships, research opportunities, and graduate school applications to foster successful outcomes postgraduation.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Behavior Analyst
Autism Learning Partners
03.2022 - 07.2022
Human Resource Specialist
Safeway Inc.
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Communicate and assure compliance with compensation, benefits, and leave policy and programs
- Work with business groups to manage compensation needs
- Ensure competitive compensation for retention, manage merit review process for designated business groups, administer pyramid reviews and other processes; administer performance evaluation process for exempt and non-exempt
- Manage, administer, and advice client groups on all needs related to leave administration; Federal and specific state leave of absence programs
- Support for all benefit related questions and issues; provide consultation to business groups on benefit impacts through employee leaves
- Resolve performance issues for headquarters staff (through Director level) through separation; resolve team member issues and act as counsel to management and team members
- Ensure consistency and fairness in policy; also, as it relates to Federal and State law requirements
- Coordinate with training department to support training and development for assigned client groups
- Facilitate various training as needed in the areas of management & overall employee development, diversity, harassment, new hire orientations, and performance management
- Consult with business leaders on team restructures and assist in the development of restructuring communication
- Oversee and manage all organizational changes and movement through PeopleSoft; conduct data audits to ensure accuracy
- Participate in and oversee sourcing and identification of employment candidates, including review and analysis of resumes
- Interview candidates of all levels including management roles
- Build strong business partnerships with Hiring Managers by developing effective recruiting strategies
- Manage HR Generalist staff and provide work direction, performance management and ensure the department is adequately staffed and resourced
- Ensure the team is motivated, engaged and has the right resources to be successful in their role.
Education
Professional And Continuing Education - Applied Behavioral Analysis
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA03.2021
Master of Arts - Assessment and Measurement
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.2015
Skills
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Self-Management Strategies
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Individualized education programs
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Assessments
- Vineland
- FAST
- SIPA
- SRS-2
- VB-MAPP
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
- Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS)
Volunteer Experience
- MIND Institute, Davis, CA, 2017-2018, Work with children with neurological disorders
- International Outreach and homeless shelters, 1995 - present, Food shelters, this includes gathering and distribute food
- Help construct shelters and homes, Tijuana, 2000 - present, Tijuana, Mexico
- Arizona Public Services, State of Arizona, 2006 - 2008
- 2 Your Soul, Program developed to mentor foster children
- Helped construct an orphanage, El Salvador, 2004
Timeline
Behavior Analyst
ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services)
07.2022 - Current
Behavior Analyst
Autism Learning Partners
03.2022 - 07.2022
Lecturer in Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
12.2020 - Current
Human Resource Specialist
Safeway Inc.
09.2018 - 10.2019
Professional And Continuing Education - Applied Behavioral Analysis
University of California, Santa Barbara
Master of Arts - Assessment and Measurement
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
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