Penelope Kemp
16032 Springdale Street, Apt A3, Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Driven Behavior Interventionist with proven success in Irvine Unified School District, enhancing student behavior through tailored intervention plans and collaborative strategies. Excelled in applied behavior analysis and crisis intervention, significantly reducing classroom disruptions. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork, fostering positive change and support for students with behavioral challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Irvine Unified School District
5050 Barranca Parkway, Irvine
08.2015 - Current
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments for accurate identification of behavioral issues in students.
- Advocated for additional resources and support services for students with significant behavioral challenges when needed.
- Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Delivered high-quality instruction that accommodates diverse learning styles while addressing specific behavioral needs of individual students.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing one-on-one assistance to students struggling with behavioral challenges.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavior intervention methodologies.
Registered Behavior Technician
Lasting Behavioral Solutions
17203 Pintado, Irvine CA 92618
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported clients'' academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs.
- Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
- Integrated creative problem-solving methods into therapy sessions to foster critical thinking abilities among clients facing challenges in everyday situations.
- Facilitated generalization of learned skills across various environments by collaborating with educators, therapists involved in clients'' care networks.
Behavior Technician
Children's Learning Connection
5312 Bolsa, Huntington Beach California
09.2016 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Human Development
California State University- Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2015
Associates Of Arts - Psychology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA06.2011
Certificate - Diesel Technician
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2002
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Professional Ethics and Boundaries
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patience and Perseverance
- Progress Tracking
- Parent Training and Support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Technology proficiency
Certification
CPR
RBT
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Just became a Registered Behavior Therapist
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Lasting Behavioral Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Children's Learning Connection
09.2016 - 09.2023
Behavior Interventionist
Irvine Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
Certificate - Diesel Technician
Golden West College
Bachelor Of Arts - Human Development
California State University- Long Beach
Associates Of Arts - Psychology
Orange Coast College