Elijah Velasquez
Visalia,CA
Summary
Compassionate college student looking to provide individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Peoples Care
03.2022 - Current
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
ABA Assistant
Visalia First, Church
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Supported the creation of visual aids and other materials for use in various teaching methods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers to provide comprehensive support for each student''s unique needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on ABA principles to help clients reach goals.
Direct Support Professional
Kids First Foundation
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Fresno, United States12.2024
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Environmental modification
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Peoples Care
03.2022 - Current
ABA Assistant
Visalia First, Church
11.2021 - 05.2022
Direct Support Professional
Kids First Foundation
10.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
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