Jennifer R Barrera
McAllen
Summary
Caring and compassionate former Life Skills teacher, experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs. Devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Anthony Marines
05.2025 - Current
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
Life Skills Teacher
Houston ISD
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Life Skills Teacher
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Life Skills Teacher (6-12th)
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2014 - 06.2017
Education
BA - Elementary Education, Specialization in Special Education
UT Pan American
12.2011
Skills
- FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessment)
- BSIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)
- ABA techniques
- Facilitate ARD meetings
- IEP Goals: Academic/Behavior
- ESHARS Documentation/Billing
- UNIQUE Curriculum
- Social skill development
- Transition planning
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Crisis management
Certification
- Generalist Grades: EC - 6
- Special Education: Grades EC
- ESL: Grades EC-12
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Anthony Marines
05.2025 - Current
Life Skills Teacher
Houston ISD
12.2019 - 08.2024
Life Skills Teacher
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2017 - 08.2019
Life Skills Teacher (6-12th)
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2014 - 06.2017
BA - Elementary Education, Specialization in Special Education
UT Pan American
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