Jonathan Martinez
Farmersville,TX
Summary
Currently, I serve as my district's Lead Behavior Specialist supervising a team of three three Behavior Specialist and two Behavior Coaches. I and my team support 23 campuses in behavior support intervention at the Tier 3 Levels of Intervention. I do hold the certification as a Boytown Specialized Classroom Management Training trainer as I support our thirteen self-contained classrooms that support students with intensive skill deficits that impede the learning of themselves and others in the learning environment. In addition, I also hold the certification as a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor. I train many individuals across all educational settings in de-escalating intensive situations and intervening with safety interventions for risk behaviors to promote safety to all areas of our schools. I do hold experience in an administrative, supervisory role, in the previous two years serving as the Administrator for Extended School Year (ESY) services through the summer of 2022 and 2023. I am currently enrolled at Arizona State University obtaining my Masters of Arts in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) and will be graduating in May of 2024. I am concurrently acquiring the 2000 supervision hours needed to sit for the BCBA examination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Allen Independent School District
Allen, TX
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Create a safe environment for students and teachers.
- Teach social skills on appropriate behaviors, how to handle stress and anger, as well as techniques and strategies to calm down.
- Teach many subjects of many different grade levels throughout each day to meet the needs of students in the self contained classroom.
- Teach and administer assessments to students with the use of BIP's and IEP's.
PAS Facilitator
Allen ISD
Allen , TX
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Implemented the Boys Town Program program to shape students behavior.
- Use of Positive Reinforcement and Corrective Teaching to additionally shape student behaviors within the PAS Program.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
PAS Teacher
Allen ISD
Allen , TX
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented the Boys Town Program program to shape students behavior.
- Use of Positive Reinforcement and Corrective Teaching to additionally shape student behaviors within the PAS Program.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational and social development.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Treasurer
Volunteer Board Member for Allen ATPE
Allen, Texas
02.2020 - Current
- Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
- Created quarterly and annual budgets to support organizational needs and expenses.
- Managed business financial affairs, including administering our annual budget.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
Lead Behavior Specialist
Allen ISD
Allen, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Collected data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
- Utilized consulting skills for implementation and maintenance of intervention plans.
- Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Presented student behavioral data during IEP meetings to determine plan changes and progress.
- Developed and implemented departmental support systems to meet strategic objectives.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational and social development.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Learning And Technology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Elementary Education K-6
Collin College
2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Collin College
2016
Skills
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Social skills development
- Behavior management
- Data collection
- Behavioral support
- Delivery of trainings to Support Staff
- Job readiness training
- Mastery of teaching skills and interventions to teachers to support students progress
- Behavior intervention
- Multitasking
- Development of Behavior Intervention Plans
- Excellent classroom management
- Experience working special needs students
- Collaboration with Special Educaton staff
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior modification
- Can handle behaviors of all sorts
- Respectful towards students and colleagues
- Create a positive atmosphere
- Crisis management
- Motivating students
Affiliations
- Standard Certificate of Core Subject Grade (EC-6)
- Standard Certificate of Special Education (EC-12)
- Texas Behavior Support Initiative
- Trust Based Relational Intervention & Trauma-Informed Classrooms
- Boys Town Specialized Classroom Management Trainer
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor.
Professional References
Katherine Simmons, MEd., BCBA, LBA : (Previous Coordinator of Least Restrictive Environments)
Email: katie@simonseducationalconsulting.com
Phone Number: (972) 523-7588
Erin Chambers: Coordinator of Least Restrictive Environments
Email: erin.chambers@allenisd.org
Phone Number: (469) 400-5711
Ashley Lawrence, BCBA, LBA: Behavior Specialist
Email: ashley.lawrence@allenisd.org
Phone Number: (219) 669-7788
Timeline
Lead Behavior Specialist
Allen ISD
07.2021 - Current
Treasurer
Volunteer Board Member for Allen ATPE
02.2020 - Current
PAS Teacher
Allen ISD
09.2019 - 06.2021
PAS Facilitator
Allen ISD
11.2018 - 08.2019
Paraprofessional
Allen Independent School District
01.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Learning And Technology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Early Elementary Education K-6
Collin College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Collin College