Kimberly Gayoso
May,TX
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Specialist with a proven track record at Center For Life Resources, enhancing children's behavior and supporting families through effective behavior intervention and emotional regulation techniques. Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis and exceptional communication, I excel in creating positive changes, demonstrating a 30% improvement in targeted behaviors. My approach blends innovative strategies with empathy, fostering significant developmental progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Center For Life Resources
12.2015 - Current
With my current job I improve behaviors. I assist children 3-16 diagnosed with Autism improve in appropriate behaviors as well as help build on skills that may be lacking or just need to be tweaked. I assist parents with assisting their children and help coping with tantrums and other behaviors. I collect data according to the behaviors present.
Special Needs Teacher's Aide
Woodland Heights Elementary
12.2004 - 12.2015
Assisted teacher in the educational
Needs of special needs children and children with severe behaviors. Implemented lesson plans
Education
Psychology
Argosy University
California07.2018
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior intervention
- Parent and staff training
- Errorless learning procedures
- Discrete trial training
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Behavior redirection
- Self-management strategies
- Functional behavior assessment
- Applied behavior analysis
- Incidental teaching methods
- Learning techniques
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Student needs assessment
- Behavioral analysis
- Natural environment teaching
- Picture exchange communication system
- Verbal behavior approach
- Behavior modification techniques
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Task analysis development
- Mood disorders
- Developmental disorders
- Eating disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Data collection and analysis
- Least restrictive environment
- Behavioral support planning
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Motivating students
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social skills development
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Life skills training
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Written communication
- Behavior modification
- Child development
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Center For Life Resources
12.2015 - Current
Special Needs Teacher's Aide
Woodland Heights Elementary
12.2004 - 12.2015
Psychology
Argosy University
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