Yesenia Soto
Summary
Goal-oriented professional driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant -Behavior Intervention
NMUSD
Corona del Mar
01.2026 - Current
- Supported students with diverse learning needs in classroom activities.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Collected data on academic and behavior goals.
Classroom Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Services
Orange
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for students with developmental disabilities.
- Provided direct support during structured and unstructured activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment.
Behavior Interventionist
Intercare Therapy Inc.
Anaheim
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Lead session with clients using Applied Behavioral Analysis programs.
- Collaborated with management to ensure tasks and goals were grasped.
- Tracked data on performance to measure progress towards established goals.
- Initiated community outings for client to apply lessons learned during session.
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish, English
- Critical-thinking
- Problem-solving
- Oral & Written Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Data collection
Timeline
Instructional Assistant -Behavior Intervention
NMUSD
01.2026 - Current
Classroom Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2024 - 12.2025
Behavior Interventionist
Intercare Therapy Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor's - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton