Sonya Padilla
La Puente,CA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Works (BHW)
Anaheim, California
08.2025 - Current
- Implementing individualized treatment plan for home visits, provide 1:1 therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to help clients improve social, communication, and daily living skills while reducing harmful behaviors.
- Collect data and track client progress and behavior electronically.
- Teach clients communication, social, and living skills for greater independence.
- Follow protocols to manage and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Los Angeles Region, Anaheim, California.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Whittier Union High School District
Whittier, California
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted teacher and staff with moderate to severe special needs students from 9th to 12th grade.
- Created a learning environment for students in learning life skills training, and social skills development for greater independence.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers and staff with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning outcomes.
- Currently working 1:1 with autistic non-verbal students.
- Knowledge and use of simple sign language, visuals, and other assisted communication devices.
- Offered students support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Whittier High School, Whittier, California.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, California
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted teacher and staff with mild to moderate special needs students from k-5th grade.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, encourage rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas for learning.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted teacher and staff in supervising snack time and indoor & outdoor play.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Main Street Elementary, Los Angeles, California.
Transportation Manager
United Parcel Service
Los Angeles, California
01.1991 - 03.2023
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast past environment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policy, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Monitored logistic performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Reduced working accidents by implementing improved safety standards and development of safety team.
- Worked collaboratively with Teamsters Union, representatives and agents for commendable workforce.
- Transportation Manager RETIRED/South Cal District, Los Angeles and San Bernardino County, California.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Works (BHW)
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Whittier Union High School District
12.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District
05.2023 - 12.2024
Transportation Manager
United Parcel Service
01.1991 - 03.2023