SHAY BIRWADKAR
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Behavior Interventionist with a proven track record, adept in Applied Behavior Analysis and exceptional in leadership. Excelled in enhancing special education through innovative behavior management techniques, significantly improving student engagement and progress. Passionate about empowering individuals with autism, demonstrating transformative outcomes in both group and individual settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy and Adult Services
Burbank, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Supporting instruction: Helping teachers provide instruction and support to students with special needs.
- Monitoring student progress: Keeping track of student progress, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
- Implementing Behavior Plans: Implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and therapy plans.
- Administering interventions: Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based methods, such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to help students learn appropriate behaviors.
- Collecting data: Monitoring and reporting student behavioral data.
Behavior Interventionist (BII)
Working With Autism
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored and documented student progress toward IEP goals, providing regular feedback to all stakeholders
- Implemented behavior management techniques to create a conducive learning environment
- Utilized assistive technology and resources to support student learning and accessibility
- Facilitated small group instruction for students requiring additional support in specific areas
Behavior Technician/Personal Assistant
Aveanna Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisted in development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors through use of variety positive reinforcement techniques
- Keeping a track of clients progress and regularly meeting with clients educational team
- Planned and managed clients career development
- Collaborated with parent and other support staff on team projects
- Achieved tight deadline targets
Sr. Job Coach
Etta Israel
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Helped special needs individuals improve job skills and achieve career goals
- Assisted in creating Resumes, developed coaching plans, goal setting and effective job tasks
- Tracking clients progress and writing reports
- Helped individuals improve communication, organization skills and employment planning
Lead Direct Support Professional
Etta Israel
Los Angeles, CA
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked directly with individuals having intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Encouraged individuals Participate in group activities
- Assisted individuals and other staff members with daily outings and supervision
Special Needs Assistant
Our Space
Encino, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Aided teachers in creating personalized learning plans based on performance scores
- Tracked student progress and development
- Mentored students using evaluations
- Fostered class participation through open communication
- Delivered lectures on ethics, critical thinking, and moral issues
- Designed quizzes, tests, and projects to assess understanding
- Assisted clients in acquiring life skills and reintegrating into society
- Led group discussions and activities
Volunteer
SPJ Sadhana International School for Special needs
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Supported educators and children in various classes such as art therapy, social skills, occupational therapy, physical education.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration
Annamalai University
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- De-escalation technique
- Behavioral health
- Special education
- Applied behavior analysis
- Autism experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
Certification
- Yoga Instructor, Present
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, 07/01/24, 07/31/26, The certification is applicable towards child, adults and infants.
- CPI, 09/01/24, 09/30/26
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy and Adult Services
09.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionist (BII)
Working With Autism
06.2023 - 08.2024
Behavior Technician/Personal Assistant
Aveanna Healthcare
02.2020 - 02.2023
Sr. Job Coach
Etta Israel
02.2018 - 02.2020
Lead Direct Support Professional
Etta Israel
02.2017 - 02.2018
Special Needs Assistant
Our Space
01.2015 - 01.2016
Volunteer
SPJ Sadhana International School for Special needs
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Yoga Instructor, Present
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, 07/01/24, 07/31/26, The certification is applicable towards child, adults and infants.
- CPI, 09/01/24, 09/30/26
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration
Annamalai University
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