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Sandra Atristain

CONCORD,California

Summary

Driven Behavior Technician with proven expertise in Positive Reinforcement and Data Collection, honed at Stepping Stones Group and Center For Social Dynamics. Excelled in building trust and achieving behavioral milestones with children with Autism, complemented by adeptness in Documentation skills and Appointment Setting. Demonstrated exceptional ability to foster independence and positive experiences in educational settings. Caring and compassionate BehaviorTechnician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mount Diablo Unified School District
Concord
10.2024 - 06.2026
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Collaborated with teachers to monitor student progress and adapt instructional materials accordingly.

Behavior Technician

Stepping Stones Group
184 High Street Boston, MA 02110
12.2022 - 07.2024

Working within a classroom with children with Autism. Helping the children with self care such as washing hands and dressing one self to taking shoes off or putting them back on. Teaching children to be independent by putting backpacks away getting lunch pails ready for lunch and putting lunch pails away cleaning up after ones self Teaching calm body gentle hands when dealing with peers or adults. Building a loving and trusting relationship with the children. Helping the children with classroom work such as writing spelling or art work. Trying to make school a fun and rewarding place to be.

Landscape Assistant

Premium Landscape
Concord Ca 94521
04.1992 - Current

Assistant to Landscape Contractor I worked with Clients to supply personal plant selection, Providing information on the do s and dont s of plant care. Along with answering the phone setting appointments and making bank deposits.

Behavior Specialist

Center For Social Dynamics
60001 Telegraph Ave Oakland Ca 94609
06.2022 - 11.2022

Traveled to Clients homes to run trials for children with Autism. Trials consisted of having child follow certain prompts . Documenting said trials and getting child to achieve goals set for them. Helping child with brushing teeth or washing hands Building a rapport with child as well as parents . Worked on transition time from break to back to work by using a timer. Most of all trying to make this a positive experience

Education

High School Diploma -

College Park High School
Pleasant Hill, CA
06-1980

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Documentation skills
  • Appointment Setting
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Picture exchange communication system

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mount Diablo Unified School District
10.2024 - 06.2026

Behavior Technician

Stepping Stones Group
12.2022 - 07.2024

Behavior Specialist

Center For Social Dynamics
06.2022 - 11.2022

Landscape Assistant

Premium Landscape
04.1992 - Current

High School Diploma -

College Park High School