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Evelyn De La Torre

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist (TBSS)

Child and Family Center
Valencia
06.2022 - Current
  • Intensive, individualized, one-to-one behavioral mental health service available to children/youth with serious emotional challenges and their families.
  • Agencies and programs worked with: Children's Bureau, FSP, CFS, Wraparound services.
  • Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors.
  • Provided guidance and support to families, helping them better understand the needs of their children with behavioral challenges.

Behavior Specialist

McRory Pediatrics Services
Valencia
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided behavior intervention services in the home and school environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all therapy sessions including notes on client's responses, goals achieved.
  • Conducted functional assessments of clients' strengths, needs, interests, and preferences.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments (FBA) to identify the causes of challenging behaviors.

Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist (TBSS)

Penny Lane Center
Lancaster
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Therapeutic behavioral interventions.
  • Working along DCFS, CFS, and Wraparound.
  • Strength-based approach.
  • Implemented de-escalation protocols when necessary to help keep students safe while managing their challenging behaviors.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in working with special needs populations.
  • Maintained open communication with all stakeholders involved in a student's care plan in order to promote consistency across all settings.

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Montessori of North Park
Santa Clarita
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Montessori philosophy.
  • Developed lesson plans based on the interests of the children.
  • Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.

Head Start Infant and Toddler

La Petite Academy
Lancaster
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's development and behavior.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure safety at all times.
  • Supported special needs students by adapting materials or modifying tasks accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

San Diego State University
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08-2024

Skills

  • Pediatric-Adult CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Documentation Management
  • Skill-building exercises
  • Early intervention services

Timeline

Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist (TBSS)

Child and Family Center
06.2022 - Current

Behavior Specialist

McRory Pediatrics Services
04.2022 - 06.2022

Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist (TBSS)

Penny Lane Center
03.2021 - 04.2022

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Montessori of North Park
01.2021 - 03.2021

Head Start Infant and Toddler

La Petite Academy
08.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

San Diego State University
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