Katelynn Esqueda
Eugene,OR
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
New Summit Behavioral Therapy
Eugene, OR
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
After-School Teacher
Eugene Creative Care
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design creative curriculum units that met the needs of all learners.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Private Nanny
Parents Of Children
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Teacher's Assistant
Inch By Inch Child Development Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR07.2025
GED -
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR08.2020
Skills
- Standards Compliance
- Skills Development
- Team collaboration
- Special education
- Behavior treatment plans
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Time management
- ABA techniques
CBR# R434813
Criminal Background registry
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Behavioral Technician Certificate
Volunteer Work
- R.A.V.E August 2018- July 2019
Timeline
Behavior Technician
New Summit Behavioral Therapy
12.2023 - 10.2024
After-School Teacher
Eugene Creative Care
11.2023 - 01.2024
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
04.2023 - 07.2023
Private Nanny
Parents Of Children
10.2021 - 08.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Inch By Inch Child Development Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
- CPR & First Aid
- Behavioral Technician Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
GED -
Chemeketa Community College
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