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Kimberly Garcia

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

As a prospective graduate student, I am passionate about promoting equity in education for all students and have a strong foundation in education and behavioral intervention, supporting diverse student populations. My professional background emphasizes my specialized skills in implementing individualized behavior plans, fostering academic, social and emotional growth in students, data collection and enhancing collaboration with students, clients, families and other professionals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

After-School Coach

A World Fit For Kids!
Los Angeles
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide positive reinforcement to encourage student participation and progress.
  • Address any behavioral issues among students promptly.
  • Organize and facilitate recreational activities for students.
  • Motivate students to participate in physical activities.
  • Assist students in understanding and mastering course material by providing one-on-one instruction.

Teacher Assistant

LAUSD Frank Del Olmo Elementary School
Los Angeles
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide instructional support to teachers based on established curriculum guidelines.
  • Support students’ emotional, social and academic development through individualized attention.
  • Assist in supervising students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
  • Lead small group and individual instruction sessions for students as needed.
  • Tutor students in course material to improve comprehension.

Behavior Technician

Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
  • Monitored child's progress toward identified goals through data collection and analysis.

Teacher Assistant Intern

Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supported teachers in classroom management, instructional activities and document coordination to create a positive learning environment.
  • Ensured classroom maintenance and organization of materials and activities.
  • Supervised children during various school events, fostering discipline and cooperation for an engaging educational atmosphere.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • One-on-one and small group instruction
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Microsoft Word
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Documentation
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Classroom support
  • Bilingual
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Activity implementation

Volunteer Experience

After-School Tutor | Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School

| Los Angeles, CA | Aug 2018 - Oct 2019 

  • Provided one-on-one and small-group tutoring in English and math to first- and second-year students.
  • Demonstrated several teaching methods to engage students in the learning process.
  • Organized group activities that allowed students to practice problem-solving skills collaboratively.

Certification

  • Social and Behavioral Research - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program (2023)
  • QBS Safety-Care - Crisis Prevention Training (2024)
  • American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (2024)

Timeline

After-School Coach

A World Fit For Kids!
10.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

LAUSD Frank Del Olmo Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant Intern

Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
01.2024 - 04.2024

Behavior Technician

Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
10.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Saint Mary's University
Kimberly Garcia