JULIA E. ALVAREZ
Lakewood,California
Summary
Committed Registered Behavior Technician with vital experience in providing behavior analysis services to children and teens with autism and related disorders. Possess strong skills in implementing behavioral treatment plans, maintaining accurate records of patient progress, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to make significant contributions to individualized care plans and proven success in managing challenging behaviors while promoting positive learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician/Paraprofessional Educator
The Stepping Stones Group
Bellflower , California
2024.03 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as speech-language pathologists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
Trader Joe's Crew Member/Order Writer
Trader Joe's
Cerritos
2021.05 - 2024.03
- Verified product availability in the warehouse prior to placing an order with a vendor or supplier.
- Created daily reports of inventory and order statuses for customers.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers, handled returns and exchanges of merchandise.
In-N-Out Level 5 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
Lakewood
2018.03 - 2021.04
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prepared burgers according to customer specifications
- Followed health code regulations regarding proper food handling procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees
- Performed cash register duties such as ringing up customers' purchases, taking payments, and providing change.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Behavioral Aide
Saint John The Baptist Catholic School
Costa Mesa
2018.08 - 2019.09
- Provided guidance and support to student with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Serviced direct instruction to student in the areas of academic, social, communication, and emotional regulation skills.
- Provided assistance to student during lunchtime activities and monitored during recess period
- Monitored responses to interventions and modified them according to the student's needs
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies such as prompting, shaping, fading, chaining, modeling., to teach new skills.
- Observed student performance during ABA sessions and provided feedback on their progress.
- Collaborated with parents, school staff, and other professionals to develop individualized educational plans.
After-School Program Leader
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School
Costa Mesa
2018.09 - 2019.05
- Assisted with homework assignments, projects, and tests.
- Ensured safety of all participants at all times while participating in after-school program events.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a safe environment for the students' physical and emotional well-being.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments or arts and crafts sessions.
- Supervised groups of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Medical Assistant
Tim Silegy O.M.F.S
Long Beach
2016.06 - 2018.09
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Education
College in Child Development -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA04.2019
Skills
- Subject matter expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking strength
- Child development knowledge
- Flexible Schedule
- Outstanding people skills
- Kind, Friendly, and Positive Attitude
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, 06/01/23, 06/01/26
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician/Paraprofessional Educator
The Stepping Stones Group
2024.03 - Current
Trader Joe's Crew Member/Order Writer
Trader Joe's
2021.05 - 2024.03
After-School Program Leader
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School
2018.09 - 2019.05
Behavioral Aide
Saint John The Baptist Catholic School
2018.08 - 2019.09
In-N-Out Level 5 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
2018.03 - 2021.04
Medical Assistant
Tim Silegy O.M.F.S
2016.06 - 2018.09
- Food Handler Certification, 06/01/23, 06/01/26
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
College in Child Development -
Long Beach City College
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