Yomayra Fernandez
Killeen,United States
Summary
Enthusiastic, result-driven professional dedicated to helping others meet their highest potential. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure while focused on providing exceptional support for individual needs, seeking a community to learn and grow professionally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Happy Kids Autism Intervention Services
08.2023 - Current
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Teacher's Assistant
Killeen ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Killeen ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Daycare Teacher
Sinai Christian Child Development Center,
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Provided care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, and cleaning rooms.
- Observed playing activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement and implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX05.2021
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Call Handling
- Instructional Technology
- Consistent Supervision
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Management
- Report Writing
- Case Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Happy Kids Autism Intervention Services
08.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Killeen ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Killeen ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Daycare Teacher
Sinai Christian Child Development Center,
09.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Central Texas College
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
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