ISABELLA CARIAS
Reseda,CA
Summary
Compassionate child development professional with experience as a Child Development Specialist, ABA Behaviorist, and current Respite Provider. Skilled in supporting children with developmental disabilities, implementing behavior-support strategies, creating developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborating with families to meet each child’s individual needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Caregiver
Channel Islands Social Services
Camarillo, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed customized care plans to support individuals with developmental disabilities effectively
- Ensured client safety and emotional well-being by fostering a supportive environment
- Built trusting relationships through empathetic, respectful communication
- Implemented de-escalation strategies and pursued ongoing caregiver training for skill enhancement
Child Development Specialist
Exceptional Children's Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Created and implemented 12 weekly lesson plans to support developmental milestones for 60+ children at Exceptional Children's Foundation.
- Monitored and documented children's progress to customize individual development plans for effective support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop targeted intervention strategies for improved client outcomes.
- Coordinated care with therapists and educators for children, ensuring holistic development.
- Trained and guided caregivers in behavior management techniques to reinforce children's developmental progress.Provided one-on-one developmental support to children and collaborated with parents in the home setting.
- Assisted with parent training, family support, and case management.
- Used Gesell reports to monitor developmental goals and collect accurate data.
- Completed and submitted accurate documentation and attendance records using Chromebooks.
ABA Direct Behaviorist
Kids Connections Developmental Therapy
Simi Valley, CA
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided 1:1 therapy for children with ASD, focusing on skill acquisition and behavior reduction
- Collected and analyzed data to refine individualized treatment plans, ensuring targeted and effective interventions
- Collaborated with therapists and psychologists to integrate care strategies, optimizing therapeutic outcomes
- Facilitated social skill development through structured play and social stories, enhancing children's interactions
- Delivered services across home, school, and community environments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Develop
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2027
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA01-2025
High School Diploma -
Palisades Charter High School
Pacific Palisades, CA06-2017
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Functional Skill Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Accurate Documentation
- Behavior management
- Service planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Developmental Strategies
- Developmental Strategies
Certification
- Infant Care Teacher Certificate of Achievement - Los Angeles Pierce College
- Preschool Certificate of Achievement - Los Angeles Pierce College
- School Age Child Care Certificate of Achievement - Los Angeles Pierce College
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
Exceptional Children's Foundation
08.2025 - 07.2026
Respite Caregiver
Channel Islands Social Services
08.2024 - Current
ABA Direct Behaviorist
Kids Connections Developmental Therapy
10.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Develop
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Palisades Charter High School