Angelena Meier
Alturas
Summary
Behavioral professional with strong foundation in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based practices. Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive behavior intervention plans, enhancing client outcomes through data-driven strategies. Valued team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving measurable results. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and fostering positive, productive environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -Program Director
Lassen ABA Therapy
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct Assessments and write assessment reports
- Develop and implement personalized ABA programs
- Oversee ABA programs, provide clinical training, and foster collaboration among families and staff
- Write and model programs, behavior plans and interventions for in-home and clinic clients
- Training and supervising behavior technicians, caregivers, and other staff on the implementation of the BIP
- Conduct interviews and provide input on the selection of behavior technicians and program supervisors
Program Director-Master Level Clinician
Lassen ABA Therapy
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Develop and implement personalized ABA programs
- Oversee ABA programs, provide clinical training, and foster collaboration among families and staff
- Write and model programs, behavior plans and interventions for in-home and clinic clients
- Training and supervising behavior technicians, caregivers, and other staff on the implementation of the BIP
- Conduct interviews and provide input on the selection of behavior technicians and program supervisors
- Perform assessments and write assessment reports
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Modoc County Office Of Education
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation
- Follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols
- Implement therapeutic interventions and treatment plans under the supervision and guidance of the SLP
- Provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions to clients, incorporating various techniques and exercises to improve speech, language, and swallowing abilities
- Documents student progress
ABA Behavioral Interventionist
Positive Pathways, Contra Costa County
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Implement individualized treatment programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to help children increase skills
- Teach and help promote language, behavioral, social, and daily living skills in a fun, play setting to increase motivation and positive performance for every individual
- Collect and accurately record/chart data on clients progress
- Submit case notes of each session
- Provide support to parents, teachers, and caregivers to help make our programs universal across all areas of the child's environment
Behavioral Special Needs Caregiver
Private Residence
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Supervised children for an extended amount of time
- Followed ABA techniques
- Maintained effective communication between family and school by charting/noting behaviors
- Advised positive modeling of behaviors during times of conflict
- Sought to encourage children's personal development through teacher, child and environment interactions
- Acted with patience and enthusiasm toward children's behaviors, activities and routines
Living Skills Instructor
BOST, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Work with disabled adults in a public setting and in their homes
- Help create and maintain a budget
- Advocate for consumers, help protect rights and provide community awareness
- Help with ADL's and administer medication
- Monitor the consumer's health and safety
- Help develop ISP or IFS
- Develop and work on long and short term goals
- Help with vocational placement
- Assist participation at work and volunteer sites
- Chart progress notes throughout the day
- Schedule activities
- Supervise groups and individuals with disabilities
- Meet with families and report any changes they would like to see to my supervisor
- Educate other staff
- Teach domestic skills
Caregiver
Personal Experience
03.2006 - 06.2013
- Caregiver for my 42 year old brother who is mentally challenged brother
- Help with ADL's
- Provide 24/7 care
- Monitor his medication
- Help create and maintain a budget
- Help develop ISP
- Chart progress notes and work on short term and long-term goals
- Advocating to protect his rights and services
- Taught him daily living skills and ways to live as independent as possible
Preschool Aide
Huggins Jumpstart Pre-School
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted lead teacher with implementing age-appropriate curriculum, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Supported children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and individualized attention.
- Organized classroom materials efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between activities.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for preschoolers, fostering their growth and wellbeing.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, songs, and engaging conversations with children.
- Taught Sign Language
Caregiver Group Home
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Assist individuals with disabilities with ADL's
- Make meals, plan activities, play games, redirect them when needed, redirect, inappropriate behaviors with positive reinforcements
- Supervise groups and activities
- Monitor health and safety
- Advocating consumer's protective rights and services
- Chart progress notes and work on short term and long-term goals
- Maintain all documents and contacts for each consumer
Assisted Living Facility Caregiver
All About Seniors
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Specialized for Alzheimer's and Dementia consumers
- Helped develop client specific daily living plans
- Assist clients with ADL's (i.e., bathing, brushing teeth, dressing, eating)
- Plan meals, daily activities, and play games with residents
- Advocating consumer's protective rights and services
- Work on short term and long term goals
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly
- Charting progress notes and properly maintaining documents and contacts for each consumer
Education
M.A. - Special Education/ Applied Behavioral Analysis
Arizona State University
05.2021
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program
California State University
01.2018
B.A. - Communication Science and Disorders
California State University
Fresno, CA05.2013
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Picture Exchange Communication (PECS) trained
- Early intervention
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 12/09/24
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -Program Director
Lassen ABA Therapy
12.2024 - Current
Program Director-Master Level Clinician
Lassen ABA Therapy
03.2020 - 12.2024
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Modoc County Office Of Education
03.2017 - 06.2021
ABA Behavioral Interventionist
Positive Pathways, Contra Costa County
05.2015 - 06.2016
Behavioral Special Needs Caregiver
Private Residence
10.2013 - 10.2014
Living Skills Instructor
BOST, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2013
Preschool Aide
Huggins Jumpstart Pre-School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Caregiver Group Home
05.2010 - 08.2010
Assisted Living Facility Caregiver
All About Seniors
11.2009 - 08.2010
Caregiver
Personal Experience
03.2006 - 06.2013
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program
California State University
B.A. - Communication Science and Disorders
California State University
M.A. - Special Education/ Applied Behavioral Analysis
Arizona State University
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