Kristen Ducic
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic Behavior Technician with a proven track record at ABA Across Environments, enhancing client care through effective behavior assessments and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in team building and nonviolent crisis intervention, significantly improving client outcomes. Skilled in data collection and analytical thinking, adept at driving progress and fostering positive environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant
Scoot
Castle Rock, CO
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and promoting student engagement.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each student.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom. atmosphere conducive to learning.
Behavior Technician
ABA Across Environments
Colorado Springs, Colorado
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered direct treatment and document for patients for whom ABA was medically necessary.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify problem behaviors.
- Tracked environmental variables associated with problem behaviors using ABC data collection methodology.
- Administered skill-building lessons with physical and social emphases.
- Collaborated with team members, families & therapists to ensure continuity of care between sessions.
- Observed client's interactions with peers in order to provide appropriate feedback and intervention strategies.
- Stimulated students' cognitive capability with reciprocal conversation.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among peers.
- Modified instruction according to each child's individual needs while providing consistent consequences for inappropriate behaviors.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Direct Support Professional, Job Coach
ILC
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting
- Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and comfort to patients and families
- Administered medications according to physician orders in a timely manner
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting
- Performed grocery shopping for clients according to their dietary requirements
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Coached clients on proper workplace etiquette and communication skills to ensure success in a professional setting.
- Developed training procedures and program curriculum to support corporate objectives.
- Created learning modules designed to help individuals increase self-awareness and build confidence when seeking employment opportunities.
- Initiated contact between employers and prospective employees through cold calls or emails introducing available talent.
- Stayed educated on company, industry and job coaching trends to maintain well-informed coaching practice.
- Coordinated participant recruitment and training program placement.
- Fostered positive relationships with employers and job seekers to facilitate successful job placements.
- Researched local businesses that may be interested in hiring qualified candidates from underserved populations.
- Advised clients on how best to use technology resources such as online job boards or social media sites when searching for jobs.
Behavior Technician
Woven Care
Colorado Springs, Colorado
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with families, teachers, BCBA's, therapists and other professionals to coordinate care.
- Implemented strategies to reduce stress and anxiety levels in clients.
- Supervised structured activities to provide safe environment for clients under direct care.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills to ensure accurate record-keeping of client progress.
- Provided support during recreational activities tailored toward developing life skills.
- Adapted procedures based on client feedback for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in behavior data collection and behavior log maintenance.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify problem behaviors.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Monitored client responses to intervention strategies through continuous observation and data collection methods.
- Demonstrated ability to implement behavior plans with fidelity and accuracy.
- Delivered direct treatment and document for patients for whom ABA was medically necessary.
- Maintained accurate data collection systems for behavior tracking purposes.
Job Coach, DSP, Respite
Integrated Life Choices
Colorado Springs, US
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed positive relationships with clients, their families, and other involved parties
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services
- Adapted quickly to changing situations while remaining calm under pressure
- Assisted clients with basic tasks such as dressing, grooming, eating and bathing
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations
- Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
Property Manager
AAA Self Storage
Pueblo, US
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated with design teams to develop creative materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements
- Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Provided support in the planning, coordination, and execution of promotional campaigns
- Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs
- Developed and enforced security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect confidential information
- Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards
- Established, maintained, and enforced organizational standards of performance, quality, and safety compliance
- Managed day-to-day operations while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction were met at all times
- Created, managed and maintained accurate records of customer accounts in the collections system
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products
- Maintained accurate records of all operational activities.
Shift Lead QMAP
C.A.R.E, Inc.
Pueblo, US
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Adhering to ISSP's programs for clients and enforcing these important issues with my coworkers
- Documenting all daily tasks of residents including consumption of food, mood and all medical events hospital visits and doctor appointments
- Worked closely with team members to plan activities for our residents and include family, if possible, to improve quality of life
- Dispensed medications, medication administration wit G=tubes and changed colostomy bags as needed
- Organized and documented client data to keep all client's information correctly documented and up to date
- Instructed patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and preventative care according to individualized health needs
- Interacted with family, physicians
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work.
Education
Makeup - Special FX
Makeup Designory
Burbank, CA07.2011
Esthetician - US
Aveda Institute
The Woodlands, TX04.2009
High School Diploma - US
Tomball Highschool
Tomball, TX05.2007
Skills
- Planning Medical Records Management
- Inventory Management Content
- Compassionate Caregiving Product Marketing
- Individualized Care Plans Customer Research
- Sales Tracking Client Needs Assessment
- Financial Oversight Analyzing Data
- Conflict Resolution Project Management
- Leadership Communications Management
- Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy
- Impactful and successful manager talented in building teams and motivating personnel
- Managing diverse projects, studies and inquiries independently to maximize team efficiency
- Natural Environment Training
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Requirements
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Certification
- QMAP Certified
- CPR Certified
- Mandatory Reporter
- Licensed Esthetician
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant
Scoot
01.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
ABA Across Environments
12.2023 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional, Job Coach
ILC
01.2023 - 12.2023
Behavior Technician
Woven Care
12.2022 - 12.2023
Job Coach, DSP, Respite
Integrated Life Choices
03.2022 - 12.2023
Property Manager
AAA Self Storage
02.2020 - 01.2021
Shift Lead QMAP
C.A.R.E, Inc.
02.2017 - 08.2020
Esthetician - US
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma - US
Tomball Highschool
Makeup - Special FX
Makeup Designory