Daniella Roca
Stevenson Ranch
Summary
Passionate individual dedicated to helping students achieve success in and out of the classroom. Extensive experience working with students of all ages in various educational settings. Skilled in behavior management, classroom organization, instruction, and meeting the unique needs of each student. Committed to fostering a safe and positive learning environment. Highly motivated professional eager to contribute combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Adaptable in individual and team capacities, leveraging a strong work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven, focusing on growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Utilizing excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
MCC
Santa Clarita
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based methodologies within therapy sessions to promote optimal behavioral outcomes for clients.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within their broader support networks, ensuring a holistic approach to care provision.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes.
- Assisted clients in generalizing learned skills, resulting in increased independence in daily life activities.
- Collected data on client behaviors, allowing for ongoing analysis and adjustments to treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and positive working relationships throughout the therapeutic process.
- Supported clients in achieving social skills development goals through targeted interventions and modeling.
- Contributed to the reduction of challenging behaviors by implementing proactive strategies across settings.
- Effectively communicated ongoing progress updates to supervisors, facilitating informed decision-making regarding treatment plans adjustments.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
ABA Behavior Therapist
IN STEPPS
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Designed visual supports such as picture schedules or token boards for use during therapy sessions
- Developed behavior plans and implemented them in a variety of settings to assist clients with increasing desired behaviors
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of treatment plans
- Monitored client progress through data collection and graphing methods
- Engaged in playful routines to promote meaningful student behavior progress
- Built relationships with patients to develop strong bonds of trust
- Facilitated social skills groups for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders
Paraprofessional
Scoot Education
Stevenson Ranch, California
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Maintained accurate records of client performance and progress towards goals
- Used prompting procedures when necessary to facilitate learning new skills
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with students for maintaining trust throughout lessons and exercises
- Practiced positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behaviors
- Maintained detailed documentation of session notes, including assessment results, treatment plans, behavioral observations
- Implemented positive reinforcement protocols such as token economies or response cost systems
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs
- Developed positive relationships with students through encouragement, guidance, and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students when needed
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Helped teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards
- Supervised students on school grounds and on field trips
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to academic success
- Collaborated with other paraprofessionals and professionals within the school district on best practices for working with special needs children
- Supervised students during cooling-off time, monitoring behavior
- Directed students entering and exiting school buses to prevent injuries and accidents
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Maintained an organized system for tracking student data and progress towards goals
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
Manager
DryBar
Santa Monica, California
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Maintained accurate records of client performance and progress towards goals
- Used prompting procedures when necessary to facilitate learning new skills
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with students for maintaining trust throughout lessons and exercises
- Practiced positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behaviors
- Maintained detailed documentation of session notes, including assessment results, treatment plans, behavioral observations
- Implemented positive reinforcement protocols such as token economies or response cost systems
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs
- Developed positive relationships with students through encouragement, guidance, and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students when needed
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Helped teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards
- Supervised students on school grounds and on field trips
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to academic success
- Collaborated with other paraprofessionals and professionals within the school district on best practices for working with special needs children
- Supervised students during cooling-off time, monitoring behavior
- Directed students entering and exiting school buses to prevent injuries and accidents
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Maintained an organized system for tracking student data and progress towards goals
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
Cosmetologist
Jet-Set Salon
North Hollywood, California
05.2007 - 09.2017
- Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities
- Orientated and trained employees, encouraging confidence and helping individuals adapt faster to job roles
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service
- Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues
- Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service
- Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance
- Developed personal growth opportunities, empowering employees to produce results and meet goals
- Resolved conflicts between team members promptly using sound judgment based on company policies
- Enforced work practices and procedures to reduce workplace safety and health hazards
- Delegated tasks, freeing up time to focus on higher-value activities
- Monitored sales activities and identified opportunities for improvement, displaying keen analytical skills
- Counseled and disciplined employees, driving performance improvement
- Defined and coordinated team goals and objectives to drive success
- Analyzed and resolved quality and customer service issues, recommending system improvements
- Evaluated employee performance through regular feedback sessions which improved morale and productivity significantly
- Conducted regular staff meetings to foster effective communication and performance
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams of up to 30 employees, utilizing effective problem-solving techniques
- Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training
- Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills while providing hair styling services to clients
- Scheduled client appointments
- Maintained a clean work station throughout the day according to established guidelines
- Offered advice about products that would be beneficial for each individual client's needs
- Cultivated relationships with customers through friendly conversation during appointments
- Ensured proper sanitation procedures were followed at all times during salon visits
- Cultivated repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers
- Adapted quickly to changing environments within the salon setting
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by properly scheduling appointments and managing time efficiently
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized tools, such as scissors, and combs
- Managed inventory of products and supplies necessary for successful salon operations
- Ordered, displayed, and maintained supplies
- Updated and maintained customer information records such as beauty services provided
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities when faced with difficult client requests or challenges
- Engaged in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on new products, tools, and processes
- Cut, trimmed and shaped hair or hairpieces based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features using clippers, scissors, trimmers, and razors
- Educated clients on best practices for maintaining healthy hair between salon visits
- Shampooed, rinsed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions
- Applied water or setting, straightening, or waving solutions to hair and used curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair
- Applied deep conditioning treatments after chemical processes to maintain healthy hair strands
- Examined hair texture and condition to determine appropriate treatment
Education
Master of Science - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) (MA)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ03-2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Communication
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco08.2005
License - Cosmetology
Vidal Sassoon Academy
03.2006
Skills
- Social Integration
- Teacher Assistance
- Middle School Education
- Behavior Improvements
- Skill-Building Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Afterschool Programs
- Educational Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Games and Manipulatives
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Reading and Writing Support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Effective Communication
- Supervising Student Activities
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Activity Implementation
- Computer Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Teach Social Skills
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Tutor Students
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Leadership and supervision
- Social skills development
- Applied behavior analysis
- Client engagement
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- RBT Certified from BACB
- Substitute Teacher License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
MCC
04.2024 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
IN STEPPS
03.2023 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional
Scoot Education
09.2021 - 04.2024
Manager
DryBar
02.2017 - 06.2020
Cosmetologist
Jet-Set Salon
05.2007 - 09.2017
License - Cosmetology
Vidal Sassoon Academy
Master of Science - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) (MA)
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Communication
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara