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.