Julia Montero
Temecula,CA
Summary
Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Coach
Sheryl Mazzocchio
Menifee, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Supported client with autism and rare eating disorder in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Maintained detailed, confidential client files and session notes.
- Facilitated sessions in person and offered support with client, staff, and employer via phone.
- Helped to integrate client in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
- Coached client through difficult life circumstances.
- Educated client about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Administered medications and helped client set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
Private Nanny/House Manager
Catherine Afarian
Los Altos, CA
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Behavior Interventionist
Cupertino Union School District
Cupertino, CA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Paraprofessional
Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara, CA
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Behavior Interventionist
EasterSeals Northern California
San Jose, CA
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Utilized ABA therapy to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA05.2017
Skills
- Leadership and Decision Making
- Organizational Abilities
- Data Collection and Entry
- Team Meetings and Collaboration
- Documenting Sessions and Compiling Data
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Nurturing Environment
- Behavioral Disorders and Support
- Motivating Clients
- Emotional Support
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Client Documentation and Engagement
Timeline
Life Skills Coach
Sheryl Mazzocchio
08.2022 - Current
Private Nanny/House Manager
Catherine Afarian
02.2020 - 04.2022
Behavior Interventionist
Cupertino Union School District
01.2018 - 12.2018
Paraprofessional
Santa Clara Unified School District
10.2017 - 12.2017
Behavior Interventionist
EasterSeals Northern California
12.2015 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Evergreen Valley College