Leticia Aguirre
Laredo
Summary
Behavior/Autism Specialist with proven leadership in coordinating individualized care. Skilled in developing effective, individualized Behavior Intervention Plans, conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments, and analyzing data to ensure quality outcomes. Expertise in creating engaging environments to enhance behavioral interventions. Working closely with teachers and staff, as a Behavior/Autism Specialist I observe students, interview parents, gather information, generate reports and data collection for behavioral interventions. I model the implementation of the behavior intervention plan and replacement strategies to improve quality of life. I thrive in dynamically changing environments requiring focused decision-making, to multi-task and de-escalation of challenging situations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Behavior/Autism Specialist
United Independent School District
Laredo
08.2006 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans for students with autism spectrum disorder, based on their strengths and weaknesses, using 27 evidence-based practices for children with autism.
- Provide training on evidence-based practices such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System, and Verbal Behavior Intervention.
- Provide consultation services to other professionals working with individuals who have ASD.
- Provide training for In-Home/Parent Trainers that work in the homes or out in the community
- Create an inclusive environment by collaborating with educators from all disciplines within the school.
- Provide teacher training on Autism Spectrum Disorders topics, Emotional Disabilities, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) interventions.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments.
- Draft Behavior Intervention Plans with measurable goals and objectives to support the Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Support school personnel in developing positive behavior intervention plans, and implementing them effectively.
- Advise teachers on effective methods for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder, and emotional disabilities, in the general education setting.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create strategies and interventions tailored to each student's needs.
- Attend IEP meetings to provide updates on student progress, and discuss goals for future growth.
- Assist families in identifying community resources that can help meet the needs of individuals with ASD.
- Developed programs designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum that are age appropriate and engaging.
- As a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trainer I conduct 2 trainings a year to school district staff
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
United Independent School District
Laredo
03.1996 - 05.2006
- Implemented individualized educational plans to support students with autism and behavioral challenges.
- Developed tailored strategies to enhance learning outcomes for students with autism and behavioral needs.
- Facilitated specialized instruction to address the unique needs of students with autism and behavioral difficulties.
- As the lead teacher, I was in charge of making sure that timelines were met.
- I attended IEP meetings to discuss progress.
- Provided parent training on autism and behavioral issues.
- I worked closely with the general education teacher, providing visuals and behavioral interventions for special education students in the general education settings.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
05-2007
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Applied behavior analysis
- Functional behavioral assessment
- Behavior intervention strategies
- Crisis prevention techniques
- Teacher training and development
- Behavior intervention planning
- Crisis prevention intervention training for school district staff
- Teacher training on the components of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Teacher training on the 27 evidence-based practices for children with autism
- Teacher training on the Boys Town Model for students with emotional disabilities
- Train teachers on data collection
- Work closely with mental health agencies out in the community
Certification
- Special Education K-12
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainer Certification 2024-2026
- ADOS Autism Assessment Training
- 27 Evidenced Based practices for children with Autism
- Boy Town Model
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Behavior/Autism Specialist - United Independent School District
08.2006 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher - United Independent School District
03.1996 - 05.2006
, A&M International University - Master of Science, Special Education
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