Amia Waters
Focus On All Child Therapy
Los Angeles
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a diverse background in student support, program coordination, operations, healthcare, safety, and administrative services. Experienced in supporting individuals with diverse needs, coordinating daily activities, maintaining safe and organized environments, and collaborating with teams to achieve program goals. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal quality service, promoting positive outcomes, and contributing to a supportive and productive environment.
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered one-on-one support using reinforcement, prompting, and task analysis strategies.
- Collected session data accurately to inform treatment adjustments and progress monitoring.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents, providing insights and strategies to support behavior change at home and in school.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing one-on-one assistance to students struggling with behavioral challenges.
- Coordinated with school counselors and psychologists to address the underlying emotional or mental health issues that may contribute to problematic behaviors in students.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff for better understanding of individual student needs.
- Enhanced students' self-esteem and confidence through consistent positive feedback and encouragement.
- Advocated for students' needs during IEP meetings, contributing to the development of comprehensive and effective plans.
- Promoted a culture of empathy and understanding among students, reducing bullying and enhancing peer relationships.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Operations Coordinator
2 Months- Coordinated daily operations across teams to maintain workflow continuity and timely task completion.
- Tracked inventory, supplies, and order status to prevent disruptions and stock shortages.
- Mentored team members on operational procedures, systems, and coordination standards.
- Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.
- Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Security Officer
4 Years 11 Months- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Contributed to development and implementation of security policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Conducted regular security patrols across facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas to detect and deter potential security threats.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to proactively identify and respond to security incidents, ensuring safety of premises.
Operations Lead Assistant
2 Months- Coordinated project schedules and resources to improve team collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Greeted guests with with friendliness and professionalism.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board and committee meetings, ensuring all events ran smoothly.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Mentored employees to ensure proper completion of assigned duties and enhance team performance.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and creative problem-solving among team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality.
- Greeted guests with with friendliness and professionalism.
- Supported youth in developing life skills through engaging workshops and activities
Behavioral Interventionist
10 Months- Developed individual educational plans to enhance students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Modeled appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques to reinforce positive actions.
- Facilitated group activities to foster social skills development among students with special needs.
- Utilized data collection methods such as frequency counts, duration recording, and ABC charts to monitor student progress.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Months- Completed patient assessments by taking vital signs, such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Facilitated safe patient transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers to enhance mobility and comfort.
- Helped feed patients who needed assistance during meal times.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs, positioning pillows or blankets for added comfort.
- Coordinated meal and snack service for patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed dietary guidelines.
- Administered comfort measures, including back rubs and proper positioning of pillows and blankets, to improve patient well-being.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Adhered to safety protocols while transporting patients using wheelchairs or stretchers between units or departments within the facility.
- Cleaned and organized patient rooms on a daily basis including changing linens and emptying wastebaskets.
- Executed daily tasks with precision and attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Behavior Interventionist
1 Year 4 Months- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored support strategies addressing individual student needs.
- Conducted observations of student interactions in classroom and social settings of students in classroom and social situations.
- Established rapport with each student, fostering trust and a safe learning environment that promoted personal and academic growth.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
Receptionist
1 Year 2 Months- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel, managing high volume of calls and emails daily to ensure efficient communication.
- Managed business office inventory and equipment by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed to support operations.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the reception area to maintain a professional atmosphere.
- Provided administrative support to various departments, assisting with document preparation and data entry.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
- Collaborated with diverse team members to achieve departmental goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Caregiver
1 Year 4 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs, ensuring accurate evaluations of health status.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Delivered emotional support to clients coping with depression or anxiety, fostering a positive environment for recovery.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Facilitated independence by promoting self-care skills in bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Youth Care Worker
2 Months- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in a variety of situations.
- Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to empower children in achieving academic success and enhancing school engagement.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Assisted with homework and provided tutoring to support educational goals.
- Mentored young people through collaborative activities and social programs, fostering personal growth and community involvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Information documentation
Data entry
Communication skills
Customer service
Data documentation
Adaptability
Time management
Organizational
Professional demeanor
Positive and professional
Computer literate
Behavioral Support
Communication Techniques
Crisis Management
Data Collection Tools
Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Deans Scholar Award ( Southwest College )
- C.O.R.E Fellowship Cohort 4
- The Special Needs Network
- USC Racial Equity Learning Academy
- Professional Development and Training Workshop
- Recognition Awards
- Environmental Justice
Certification
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) Adult, Child, Infant, CPR & AED, Stranded First Aid Course
- American Heart Association (BLS)
- Nursing Assistant Program and Home Health Aid Certification
- Special Needs Network C.O.R.E Program In Early Intervention ( Occupational Therapy )
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Gryd
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Behavior Interventionist
Focus On All Child Therapy
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Operations Lead Assistant
Gryd
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Behavioral Interventionist
Early Strides
09.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Calvet West Los Angeles
09.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Behavior Consultants
02.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Security Officer
American Guard Services
06.2021 - 05.2026Read More
Receptionist
Brotherhood Crusade
06.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Youth Care Worker
GRYD
06.2019 - 08.2019Read More
Caregiver
Legacy Homecare LA
04.2019 - 08.2020Read More
ICEF View Preparatory High School
High School Diploma
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Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate of Science from Health Education
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Charles R. Drew University Of Medicine And Science
Associate of Science from Nursing
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