Tanya M. Barcelona
Cheyenne
Summary
Bringing wealth of experience from family support environment, looking to transition to new field leveraging transferrable skills. Developed strong abilities in case management and conflict resolution. Seeking to apply these skills in new professional context where they can continue to make meaningful impact.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
North West Wyoming BOCES/ Laramie Plains Academy
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
Math Interventionist/ Building Intervention Team Lead
St. Mary’s Catholic School
08.2022 - Current
- Meet as a team to review student testing results and review teacher referrals to determine eligibility of students to receive interventions in math and/or reading
- Review with teachers and parents, students’ needs and implement math interventions outside and inside classroom to help students reach grade level goals
- Help to monitor students on IEPs and 504s to ensure compliance
- Provide resources and materials for teachers to implement within the classroom setting
Behavior Interventionist/ Individual Support Partner
North Metro Community Services
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide supervision and instruction of individuals with developmental disabilities in a community and residential setting
- Providing supports including, but not limited to: medication supervision, assisting with hygiene needs, monitoring/ensuring safety, work and recreational activities, life skills training, meal preparation and home maintenance
- Assisting with individual's behavioral management needs and crisis intervention
Store Manager
Family Christian Store
05.2010 - 11.2015
- Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
- Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
- Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios
- Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
- Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and store sales records
- Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Lead Classroom Teacher
Hope Online Academy/ CO
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Develop companion-teaching program with Compass Online Learning, to provide support for students at an online school environment
- Taught elementary age students at multiple grade levels, and varying ability levels
- Provided students with off-line curriculum to parallel an online curriculum provided by Hope CO-OP
- Increase reading levels of students struggling to meet grade level requirements
Special Education Teacher
Hemphill Middle School
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Develop and implement individualized education program for each special education student
- Identify and implement goals according to individual students’ needs and abilities
- Coordinate with parents, teachers, teachers’ aides, and various service providers that include social workers, speech, occupational, and physical therapist, for students having Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, developmental delays, speech impairments, or learning disabilities in the general education classrooms
- Modeled, trained, and consulted teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials used in the classroom to ensure the success of all students
- Supported teachers in the general education classrooms to help provide differentiated instruction
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, small group instruction, and real world problem-solving assignments
- Actively involved in students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behavior
- Involved in RtI and PBS teams
Paraprofessional /Special Education
Strasburg High School
09.2004 - 05.2007
- Provided support to the Special Education Teacher in implementing individualized education plans
- Developed and implemented curriculum to help meet the goals and objectives of individual students
- Provided individual support to students with Asperger’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy including technological support, individual instruction, and supervision of physical therapy
- Instructed students in the use of appropriate social skills with the use of comic-strip stories, modeling, verbal and nonverbal cues, and the use of social rehearsals
- Provided supplemental learning to individuals with specific learning disabilities in the areas of science, social studies, math, and computers
Paraprofessional /Special Education
Strasburg High School
07.2000 - 10.2001
- Provided support to the Special Education Teacher in implementing individualized education plans
- Developed and implemented curriculum to help meet the goals and objectives of individual students
- Provided individual support to students with Asperger’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy including technological support, individual instruction, and supervision of physical therapy
- Instructed students in the use of appropriate social skills with the use of comic-strip stories, modeling, verbal and nonverbal cues, and the use of social rehearsals
- Provided supplemental learning to individuals with specific learning disabilities in the areas of science, social studies, math, and computers
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COBachelor of Arts - Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Parent interaction
- Subject matter expertise
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Additional Information
Current Chairperson for the Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities
Children's Church Leader @ Beacon Hill Cheyenne
MomCo Leadership- Prayer and Devotions
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
North West Wyoming BOCES/ Laramie Plains Academy
09.2024 - Current
Math Interventionist/ Building Intervention Team Lead
St. Mary’s Catholic School
08.2022 - Current
Behavior Interventionist/ Individual Support Partner
North Metro Community Services
12.2015 - 01.2018
Store Manager
Family Christian Store
05.2010 - 11.2015
Lead Classroom Teacher
Hope Online Academy/ CO
08.2009 - 10.2010
Special Education Teacher
Hemphill Middle School
07.2007 - 05.2008
Paraprofessional /Special Education
Strasburg High School
09.2004 - 05.2007
Paraprofessional /Special Education
Strasburg High School
07.2000 - 10.2001
Associate of Science - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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