Megan Gonzalez
Fresno,California
Summary
Compassionate hard-working, and ambitious candidate provides individualized support to individuals with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in a variety of settings including the classroom, in home, or comminal. Engaging personality brings passion, determination, and resilience to the table. Offers strong task prioritization and time management skills. Areas of expertise include Special Needs, Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, Management, and Behavioral Studies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Fresno Unified School District
06.2023 - Current
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Respite Care Provider
Premier Healthcare Services PLLC
04.2018 - Current
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Registered Behavior Technician
Center For Applied Behavior Analysis
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Assistant Manager
Cotti Foods
10.2009 - 03.2018
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Work
Fresno City College
05.2026
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Relationship Building
- Client satisfaction
- Client Records Management
- Needs Assessment
- Disability Awareness
- Social and group settings
- Family Support
- Mental health awareness
- Providing direction
Timeline
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Fresno Unified School District
06.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Center For Applied Behavior Analysis
12.2021 - 02.2023
Respite Care Provider
Premier Healthcare Services PLLC
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Cotti Foods
10.2009 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Social Work
Fresno City College
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