Jessica Wallace
Loma Linda,CA
Summary
Passionate and knowledgable professional with experience serving students/patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. Dedicated professional with experience using positive/ negative reinforcement with ABA strategies. Supportive with redirecting and de-escalating persons and building rapport.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
ProCare Therapy
San Bernardino
04.2024 - Current
- Provided support to clients in achieving personal independence through teaching self-help tasks such as dressing, toileting, and eating without assistance.
- Assisted in developing communication systems with visual supports, including picture exchange systems.
- Collaborated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings, analyzing client progress and developing action plans.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems while also addressing any inappropriate behaviors promptly.
- Provided assistance to children during lunchtime activities and monitored them during recess periods.
- Provided one-on-one and group support for students with special needs.
- Assisted in monitoring physical health care needs of the students such as administering medications or providing medical treatments when needed.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Facilitated student welfare through consistent monitoring and assistance both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring a secure environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Altus Academy
Rialto, CA
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Facilitated safe and efficient transportation of special needs students to their destinations
Behavior Technician
Behavior Genius
Ontario, CA
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA09-2014
Minor - Gender And Sexuality
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA09-2014
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Appointment Setting
- Skill Development
- Positive and negative reinforcements
- Behavior Management
- ABA techniques
- IEP goals
- Special needs
- Data Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Life Skills Development
- Toileting assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Client Relationship Development
- Data collection and analysis
- Social skill development
- Goal attainment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Toilet training
- Transition planning
- Rapport Building
- Active Listening
- First Aid Training
Certification
- CPI certified
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ProCare Therapy
04.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Altus Academy
03.2023 - 04.2024
Behavior Technician
Behavior Genius
12.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
Minor - Gender And Sexuality
California State University San Bernardino