Marcela Velardes
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented team player dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets for clients and families. Offering 20 plus years of one on one experience in child development focusing on special needs. Observant individual with great interpersonal and communication skills who builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Positive, vibrant team member who strives for full identification of issues and evaluation of techniques for treatment. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with effective time management and leadership abilities. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact individual client and company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
EXPERT ABA CONSULTING
08.2023 - Current
- Working effectively with autistic patients and families in assessing patient needs and progress, teaching and motivating desirable behaviors while skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Help teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implement behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Create fun and educational ways to run programs tailored to each individual childs needs and interests.
- Communicate with client's guardians to keep them informed of their child's progress.
- Communicate and work with Program Manager regularly to continually stay updated with each other on our clients progress.
- Collect session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Team Manager
Murrieta Valley Pop Warner
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Worked directly under Head Coach coordinating team duties for coaches, parents and players.
- Organized, filed and recorded, paperwork for players on our roster.
- Checked in players through a thorough check in process prior to all games.
- Communicated all and any communication from head coach or league to parents.
- Organized and successfully ran all extra curricular activities such as team building activities and banquet for the team.
- Recruited new parent volunteers or organized workload to cover demand.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, parent roles and monitored performance.
- Successfully raised funds, managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability for our team.
Room Parent
Cole Canyon Elementary
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of 28 children
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Teachers Aid
Colton Joint Unified School District
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of 22 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted in setting up and serving meals to all students.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teacher, parents and students with Spanish translation when needed.
Unit Diary Clerk
United States Marine Corps
10.1997 - 09.2000
- Answered unit calls and took messages for SNCO’s and officers in my unit.
- Documented updates and recorded any changes to Marine’s SRB (service Record Book).
- Successfully imputed and processed payroll for approximately 320 Marines in Unit.
- Arranged discharges, NJP’s (Non Judicial Punishment’s) and service deployments of Marines.
- Orchestrated efficient and thorough replenishment of unit supplies to handle office needs.
- Obtained and organized Marine service records for office visits and updates needed.
- Monitored and communicated daily reports to Non Commissioned Officer in charge.
- Provided clerical support to headquarters and all supporting units when needed.
Education
Associate - Early Childhood Education
My. San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CA08.2009
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA08.2005
Skills
- Team Management understanding
- Social proficiency and understanding
- Ability to communicate in 3 languages
- Patience and understanding of special needs persons
- Data Collection
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Behavior Support Plans
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Client Motivation
- Behavior Redirection
- Observation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
EXPERT ABA CONSULTING
08.2023 - Current
Team Manager
Murrieta Valley Pop Warner
07.2016 - 07.2022
Room Parent
Cole Canyon Elementary
08.2014 - 03.2020
Teachers Aid
Colton Joint Unified School District
01.2008 - 06.2008
Unit Diary Clerk
United States Marine Corps
10.1997 - 09.2000
Associate - Early Childhood Education
My. San Jacinto Community College
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
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