Diana Velasquez
Fairfield
Summary
Experienced Behavioral Assistant with a focus on individualized support plans and functional behavior assessments. Proficient in monitoring progress and implementing effective intervention strategies to enhance student learning and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Aide
Vacaville Unified School District
Vacaville
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted students with daily activities and academic tasks in classroom settings.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to support student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized support plans for students.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educational staff regularly.
- Provided supervision during school activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Documented incidents and behavioral patterns for further analysis by educators.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress and share insights collaboratively.
- Maintained a safe environment for all participants in therapeutic activities.
- Taught clients how to manage stress through relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.
- Supported families of clients by offering guidance on managing challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as teachers, psychiatrists, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed to deescalate situations involving aggressive behaviors.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and school personnel regarding the client's progress or lack thereof.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for clients.
- Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, managing safety, behavior and other activities.
Behavioral Assistant
Napa County Office Od Education
napa
01.2014 - 05.2022
- Observed student interactions to identify behavioral patterns and triggers.
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- Supported students with behavioral challenges through individualized intervention strategies.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Graphing data
- Implemented behavior modification programs to reduce undesirable behaviors.
- Developed visual supports and other tools to aid in behavior modification.
- Advised on the development of positive behavior support systems within organizations.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to determine the causes of problem behaviors.
Behavioral Assistant
Napa School District
Napa
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
- Educated clients and families on behavioral techniques and coping skills.
- Created visual supports such as schedules or choice boards for clients who may benefit from them.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills such as turn taking, conversation maintenance, initiating interactions with peers.
- Implemented a variety of teaching strategies including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and verbal behavior analysis.
- Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on difficult patients.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to ABA therapy topics to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Provided crisis intervention as needed to manage severe behaviors.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of interventions, making data-driven adjustments.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments (FBA) to identify the causes of challenging behaviors.
- Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
- Conducted behavioral assessments to identify client needs and objectives.
- Graphing/ data collection.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Boston Reed
Vallejo, CA05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASkills
- Behavior intervention
- Functional behavior assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized support plans
- Data collection and analysis
- Education techniques
- Fluent in Spanish
- Responsible team player
- Problem solver
- Adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
CPI Certified
Timeline
Behavioral Aide
Vacaville Unified School District
03.2024 - Current
Behavioral Assistant
Napa County Office Od Education
01.2014 - 05.2022
Behavioral Assistant
Napa School District
01.2011 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Boston Reed
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Solano Community College