Sara Sander
Littleton,CO
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Technician at Douglas County School District, skilled in crisis management and positive reinforcement. Successfully implemented individualized behavior intervention plans, enhancing client progress and fostering strong relationships with families. Proficient in data collection and documentation, contributing to effective behavior management and social skills development in diverse educational settings.
Professional with strong background in behavior analysis and intervention strategies. Demonstrates expertise in implementing evidence-based interventions, data collection, and progress monitoring to support positive behavioral outcomes. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and maintaining patient-centered approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Douglas County School District
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Educational Assistiant IV
Douglas County School District
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centers
06.2001 - 04.2019
- Assisted and supervised 12-15 children through entire school day.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2001
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Crisis management and prevention
- Functional behavior assessments
- Skill development
- Behavior management
- Picture exchange communication system
- Discrete trial teaching
- Behavior intervention plans
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Douglas County School District
08.2023 - Current
Educational Assistiant IV
Douglas County School District
04.2019 - 05.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centers
06.2001 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
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