Valentino Gonzalez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable speech-pathilwith several years of experience. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way. Practiced multitasker with excellent time management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Behavior Technician Trainer
Special Needs Network
Los Angeles, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Train and mentor new RBTs in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, Discrete Trial Training, Verbal Operants, and ethical practice
- Conduct quality assurance fidelity checks, behavioral observations, and live coaching across home and school settings
- Collaborate with clinical directors and quality assurance teams to track client outcomes and technician performance
- Lead educational workshops for paraprofessionals and caregivers on behavior management and cultural humility
- Provide direct intervention to children and adolescents (ages 2-22) with autism and developmental delays
- Maintain accurate documentation using CentralReach and Excel, and coordinate with HR on training needs
CORE Trainee - Early Intervention & Equity
Special Needs Network
Los Angeles, USA
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed 100+ hours of early intervention and ASD-focused training
- Led team discussions on racial equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices in clinical settings
- Developed collaborative materials for caregiver education and early childhood development strategies
Alzheimer's Companion Volunteer
PBHA at Harvard University
Cambridge, USA
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Built interpersonal communication and empathy skills through weekly bedside visits
- Read literature aloud and engaged clients in cognitive-stimulating conversations
Education
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
Emerson College
09-2027
B.A. - English
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2021
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
- Early intervention strategies for autism and developmental disorders
- Data collection and documentation via CentralReach
- Behavior plan implementation
- Fidelity checks
- Coaching
- Cultural humility
- Caregiver communication
- Ethical compliance (HIPAA, FERPA)
- Peer and staff training
- Large Group leadership
- Competency tracking using Excel
- QA reporting tools
- Bilingual or culturally responsive support
- Web and mobile development
- Basic HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Android (Kotlin/Java)
Skills
Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Verbal Operants, Early intervention strategies for autism and developmental disorders, Data collection and documentation via CentralReach, Behavior plan implementation, fidelity checks, and coaching, Cultural humility, caregiver communication, and ethical compliance (HIPAA, FERPA), Peer and staff training, small group leadership, Competency tracking using Excel and QA reporting tools, Bilingual or culturally responsive support (as relevant), Web and mobile development: basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Android (Kotlin/Java)
Timeline
Quality Assurance Behavior Technician Trainer
Special Needs Network
06.2023 - Current
CORE Trainee - Early Intervention & Equity
Special Needs Network
02.2023 - 07.2024
Alzheimer's Companion Volunteer
PBHA at Harvard University
08.2014 - 04.2015
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
Emerson College
B.A. - English
Harvard University