Maritza Guerra
San Luis,US
Summary
I am a Behavior Support Specialist with experience working with children and adolescents in school and community settings. I support clients who have difficulty with behavior, emotions, and social skills by following individualized plans and providing structured guidance.
I am skilled at building positive relationships with my clients and helping them feel comfortable and supported. I use simple and effective strategies to help them improve communication, follow directions, and manage behaviors such as aggression, elopement, and refusal to work.
I communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and supervisors to support each client’s progress and ensure consistency across environments.
I am adaptable, patient, and committed to helping my clients grow, stay safe, and become more independent in their daily lives.
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT
Cross River Therapy
San Luis, Az
02.2026 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients in a therapeutic setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes consistently.
- Utilized data collection methods to assess client needs and adjust interventions.
- Engaged clients through play-based activities to promote skill development.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all clients during sessions.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Behavior Technician
The Healing Journey
Yuma, US
04.2024 - 02.2026
- 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.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients.
- Engaged clients using positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
Caregiver
Youth Call to Greatness
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Working as a teacher assistant with children aged 3-5 years providing care and teaching everything learned in CDA classes putting all the attention required to promote care and education in an exceptional way, making observations and weekly plans.
- Caregiver provider for children with special needs, helping with their tasks and medical needs.
- Providing medicines, filling out necessary forms, communicating with health and government representatives.
- Providing quality care to ensure the child feels appreciated.
Education
CDA - EDUCATION
Arizona Western College
San Luis, AZSkills
- Attention to details
- Patience
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- CPR First Aid
- Assisting with lesson plans
- Several trainings
- Behavior tracking
- Empathy
- Crisis intervention
- Instructional support
- Documentation
- Observation skills
- Data analysis
Certification
- Relias, 04/01/23
- HSI- Approved Training Center, 02/01/23
- ESP, 11/01/22
- 40 hours RBT course
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Full Professional
- Spanish, Native
Timeline
RBT
Cross River Therapy
02.2026 - Current
Behavior Technician
The Healing Journey
04.2024 - 02.2026
Caregiver
Youth Call to Greatness
08.2022 - 04.2024
CDA - EDUCATION
Arizona Western College