Jordan Garza
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a strong background in providing evidence-based therapy to children with Autism. Skilled in developing treatment plans and naturalistic interventions, documenting progress, and ensuring that treatment is ethical and promotes meaningful change in the lives of clients and their families. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Autism Behavior Health Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based outcome measures, resulting in continuous improvement of service delivery models.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Building BLOCS
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed client behavior, and other responses to devise treatment plans.
- Reviewed client data to ensure fidelity to behavior intervention plans resulting in decreased prompt frequency and increased independence for clients.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with speech pathologists and occupational therapists to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted weekly observations and individual training for 9 behavior technicians to ensure fidelity in Behavior Intervention Plans and address opinions related to efficacy of treatment.
- Led weekly behavior skills trainings with 9 staff member.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of staff, clients, and families through open communication and relationship building.
- Maintained professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable ethics, standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Registered Behavior Technician
Building BLOCS
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Created lesson plans for and lead group ABA therapy based on goals listed in The Early Start Denver Model.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with Autism by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and play based therapy.
- Taught skills that developed students' emotional and social growth to support access to general education environment with peers.
- Used Catalyst to record data and daily progress notes.
- Communicated daily with supervising BCBA to discuss changes in interventions or feedback given.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2015
Skills
- Extensive knowledge and experience in using The Early Start Denver Model
- Observing students with dangerous or maladaptive behaviors to ensure safety providing detailed reports to special service team
- Debriefing with behavior teams after crises to identify areas for improvement to mitigate future occurrences
- Creating technical Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) that are feasible for all members of client's care team
- Communicating, verbally and written, with primary caregivers, teachers, and colleagues in professional and accessible manner
- Conducting needs assessments of clients by thorough record review, observation, informal and formal assessments with appropriately documented consent
- Training (8 hours) and certification in Supervising BCBA candidates of Applied Behavior Analysis and The Early Start Denver Model
- Training (8 hours) and certification in Supervising BCBA candidates
- Training (2 hours) in Motivational Interviewing
- Researching published peer reviewed journal articles on various topics including behavior, medical diagnoses, and psychotropic medications to created evidence-based intervention plan
Accomplishments
- Observed, documented, and provided expert advice to client care teams to mitigate maladaptive behaviors that led to appropriate placements and successful behavior support systems.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Trained staff on accurate data collection systems, ensured fidelity and implementation of all behavioral protocols.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of special events for clients in the therapy center.
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Autism Behavior Health Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Building BLOCS
08.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Building BLOCS
08.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Education - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
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