Kimi Fernandez Mendez
Summary
Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop implement treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet individual needs and collaborates across cross-functional teams. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Serves as a communications liaison for different service providers. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality data.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Santa Clara Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
Educational Assistant
Santa Clara Unified School District
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided and assisted instructional teacher with academics in classroom.
- Monitored and documented student behavior and performance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
ELSAT Summer Assistant
Santa Clara Unified School District
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted in distributing and performing English Language Proficiency Assessment testing for California.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2024
Associate of Arts - English
DeAnza College
Cupertino, CA03.2023
Skills
- Program Improvement
- Behavioral Management
- Data Collection
- Report Writing
- Documentation Skills
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
- AWARDS Graduated/Transferred with Honors , Published multiple times in school's literary book
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Santa Clara Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Santa Clara Unified School District
11.2019 - 09.2023
ELSAT Summer Assistant
Santa Clara Unified School District
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - English
DeAnza College
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