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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
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
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, CA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
San Jose, CA
06.2019

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
Kathia Sanchez Martinez