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Natalie Guevara

Portland,OR

Summary

Passionate Behavioral Tech 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

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Climb Behavioral Solutions
Portland, OR
10.2022 - Current
  • Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
  • Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
  • Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for clients.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Modeled social, peer facilitation and peer training to achieve academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals.
  • Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
  • Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on difficult patients.
  • Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.

Direct Support Professional

Cole Vocational Services
Long Beach, CA
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.

Behavioral Interventionist

Acuity Behavior Solutions
Anaheim, CA
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention.
  • Modeled social, peer facilitation and peer training to achieve academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals.
  • Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
  • Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students..
  • Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Provided direct client care and group treatment while utilizing combinations of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School
Westminster, CA
06-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Patient Counseling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Rapport Building
  • Coordinating Care
  • Employee Training
  • Behavioral support
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR certified

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Lead Tech position

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Climb Behavioral Solutions
10.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Cole Vocational Services
09.2021 - 09.2022

Behavioral Interventionist

Acuity Behavior Solutions
05.2019 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Orange Coast College

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