Kathia Sanchez Martinez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Ambitious recent graduate pursuing a career in the field of psychology. Skilled in communication and listening. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Outgoing and friendly with strong motivation for success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
San Jose, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors
- Document interventions and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records
- Promote positive interactions with children who have intellectual disabilities by using visual supports and simplifying communication
- Observe, monitor, and record problem behaviors through accurate anecdotal notes
- Assess patient progress and report behavior changes to program supervisor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Treats clients and families with respect and dignity
- Delivers compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort, and emotional support
Teacher's Aide
Child Care Careers
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Wiped down desks and gave students hand sanitizer to avoid germ spread.
- Attended scheduled sessions and maintained open hours for general availability.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Changed diapers when needed.
Intern at the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
Santa Clara County Parks And Recreation
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted on the tech side for virtual field trips
- Assisted with in person hikes
- Made two informational videos for kids about the history of the museum in Spanish
Supervisor/Survey Interviewer
Market C&C Research
2200 Eastridge Loop #1084, San Jose, CA 95122
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Communicate survey procedures and objectives to interviewees.
- Contact interviewees to be interviewed at home, place of business or field location by telephone, mail, or in person.
- Verify eligibility of individuals for survey by asking for relevant personal information.
- Probe for relevant or appropriate information without influencing responses.
- Review results for completeness and accuracy before submitting.
- Seek and interview appropriate alternative interviewees when designated interviewees lacked necessary knowledge.
- Interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and educational, sexual, gender and religious orientations, and backgrounds.
- Check all contact information from research subjects for accuracy and implemented it into company's computer system.
- Manage recruiting and screening potential participants.
- Verify that interviewees complete the survey fully before concluding interview.
- Entere participant data into databases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Journalism
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
San Jose, CA06.2019
Skills
- Scheduling participants
- Preparing summaries
- Basic software
- Editing
- Meeting deadlines
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Client interaction
- Following directions
- Client Relationship Development
- Behavior Redirection
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Build Coping Skills
- Report Writing
- Monitor Progress
- Communication skills
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Assistance
- Maintaining safe environments
- Setting up activities
- Classroom support
- Teacher Support
Certification
- Certificate of completion for basic first aid and adult, child, infant CPR and ACD
Timeline
Intern at the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
Santa Clara County Parks And Recreation
10.2022 - 06.2023
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Child Care Careers
09.2021 - 08.2023
Supervisor/Survey Interviewer
Market C&C Research
04.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Journalism
San Jose State University
High School Diploma -
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy