Lavina Gamez
Sacramento
Summary
Results-driven behavioral support professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention, behavior modification, and individualized support plans. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving needs. Known for effective communication, empathy, and solution-oriented approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Aide
Point Quest Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Assist teachers with providing instructional support in content areas as well as implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Provide instructional support tailored to individual student needs
- Respond to emergency situations and intervene using Pro-ACT and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) methods
- Monitor and assist students during class breaks, meals, transportation, and bathroom use
- Participate in and/or facilitate activities like athletics, crafts, and off-campus trips
- Demonstrate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies to increase or decrease behaviors
- Record daily data on student behavior, skills progression, incidents, and learning objectives
- Maintain open communication with supervisors and agency staff regarding student status and any potential issues
Behavior Therapist
Genesis Behavior Center
09.2023 - Current
- Working one-on-one sessions with children 3 years and up with learning disabilities
- Follow a lesson plan per individual child which meets their specific needs
- Maintain a detailed record of daily tasks and behavior for each child
- Identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and developing solutions
- Prepare lunch and snacks as requested per child
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and supervisors
Cashier/Front End Clerk, Bakery/Deli Clerk
Bel-Air Supermarket
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Operating a register and accurately handle customer cash, and credit/debit payments
- Assisting all customers by providing information and resolving any complaints
- Day to day production, merchandising, and quality control of all department offerings
- Leading, training, coaching, and communicating with all Team Members in their departments
- Managing department labor and productivity
- Driving department sales
- Assisting Food Service Department Team Lead in all department tasks
- Assisting with stocking shelves, facing, cleaning and dusting as needed
- Bag customers' groceries in a neat, orderly fashion; help customers to their cars with their groceries
- Preparation of food, including baking bread, decorating cookies, creating fresh offerings, serve food
- Cleaning, Food Safety, Safety, and Sanitation
- Bringing out flowers and plants to see floor along with making sure they are fed and well kept up with
- Making floral arrangements and balloon bouquets for customers
Seasonal Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Deliver exceptional in-store shopping experience
- Build a highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, uncovering needs, making product recommendations, and capturing customer information to support continued engagement with us
- Support product replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant
- Assist with floor set execution, window changes, visual presentation and marketing placement as needed
Education
West Campus
Sacramento, CA06.2019
Skills
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent customer service skills
- Work independently as well with a team
- Reliable and Responsible
- Well Organized
- Microsoft Word Efficient
- Data collection
- Individualized planning
- Patience and tact
- Empathy development
- Teamwork
Timeline
Behavioral Aide
Point Quest Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Genesis Behavior Center
09.2023 - Current
Seasonal Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
09.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier/Front End Clerk, Bakery/Deli Clerk
Bel-Air Supermarket
08.2018 - 08.2022
West Campus
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