Maritza Guerra
San Luis,AZ
Summary
Passionate childcare provider with 3 years of experience, eager to embrace the educational journey ahead. Growth mindset and ability to tackle challenges drive exploration of new opportunities within your organization. Strong dedication to nurturing and supporting children, excited to contribute skills and enthusiasm to create a positive and enriching environment for young learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
The Healing Journey
04.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
- Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across environments.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
Teacher aid
First Chrisan Church Preschool
04.2023 - Current
- Im working as a teacher assistant with children aged 3-5 years providing care and teaching everything i have learned in my CDA classes pung all the aenon required to promote care and educaon in an exceponla way , making observaons and weekly plans
Caregiver
Youth call to greatness
08.2022 - Current
- In this job i am a caregiver provider for children with special needs, i help with their task and medical needs they require
- I have been working in this com[pany for more than a year
- I provide medicines, filleds out the necessary forms, I talk to health and goverment representaves
- And the most important i provide quality care in the best possible way so that the child feels appreciated
Education
CDA - Educaon
Arizona Western Collage
San Luis, AZ03.2025
Skills
- Attention to details
- Patience
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- CPR First Aid
- Assisting with lesson plans
- Several trainings
Certification
- Assessment and Treatment of Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents, 04/23, Relias
- Best Practices: Support and Intervention, 04/23, Relias
- Attachment Disorders, 04/23, Relias
- Trauma-Informed Care, 04/23, Relias
- CPR and First Aid, 02/23, HSI- Approved Training Center
- Food Handler Certificate, 11/22, ESP
Personal Information
Title: infant-toddler teacher
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavior Technician
The Healing Journey
04.2024 - Current
Teacher aid
First Chrisan Church Preschool
04.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Youth call to greatness
08.2022 - Current
CDA - Educaon
Arizona Western Collage
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