Ricardo Ramirez
Reno,NV
Summary
Skilled Developmental Specialist with experience in child development, special education, and behavioral therapy. Strengths include designing individualized learning strategies, addressing developmental delays, and facilitating inclusive environments for children with diverse needs. Previous work has resulted in significant improvements in client's developmental milestones and enhanced parental understanding of child development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Specialist III
State Of Nevada - Dept. Of Health & Human Services
Reno, NV
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated team meetings with community partners to discuss client progress
- Responsible for the overall coordination of services and resources for the person and family, providing health and welfare assurances, and meeting federal and state regulations and requirements for Title XIX (Medicaid)
- Coordinated service delivery among multiple providers across various agencies and organizations
- Provide service coordination to individuals and families in developing a community-based, person-centered life plan focused on individual needs and preferences
- Attended court hearings related to guardianship cases involving individuals with developmental disabilities
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
Program Coordinator
Overture Networks
Reno, NV
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for overseeing and managing programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Coordinate team strategies and procedures to implement to individual programs
- Provide resources for individuals to be able to live successfully as independently as possible
- Develop service and support plans, supervise, implement and monitor services provided
- Participated in the development of new programs or modifications to existing programs
- Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference calls
Special Education Teacher
Newton Learning Center
Reno, NV
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines
Instructional Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach , CA
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing
- Organized instructional materials and activities for special education classrooms
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support
Plumber
Inn and Out Construction
Garden Grove, CA
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Health Works, Inc
Anaheim, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed individualized plans for clients to help them meet their personal goals
- Conducted assessments of client's social, emotional, educational and behavioral functioning in order to develop treatment plans
- Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients
- Assisted in developing new programs or activities to promote positive behavior change among clients
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors and other clinicians to discuss case progress
- Identified potential triggers that may lead to negative behaviors and provided strategies for avoiding them
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles
Instructional Assistant
New Village Girls Academy
Los Angeles, CA
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Business Admin
San Diego Christian College
Santee, CA06-2011
High School Diploma -
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2006
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Education Plans
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavioral assessment
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interpersonal abilities
- Child development knowledge
- Disability Awareness
- Policy Implementation
- Policy Development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Developmental Specialist III
State Of Nevada - Dept. Of Health & Human Services
08.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Overture Networks
10.2022 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Newton Learning Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
Instructional Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
09.2018 - 03.2021
Plumber
Inn and Out Construction
02.2018 - 08.2018
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Health Works, Inc
01.2017 - 01.2018
Instructional Assistant
New Village Girls Academy
12.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Business Admin
San Diego Christian College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
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