Esmeralda Lopez Gomez
Daly City
Summary
Caring and compassionate Behavior Technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Paraeducator, Special Education, Resource Aide
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Maintained smooth transitions, arrivals, departures and lunch periods.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Helped teachers with monitoring, behavioral control and activities.
- Tutored students in diverse subjects to enhance student learning.
- Worked with Resource students from Tk-8th grade.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
Server/Cashier
Efren's Mexican Restaurant
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained current knowledge of restaurant's promotions.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Caregiver, Special Needs
New Heights Ventures
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA06-2019
No Degree - Biology
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Student monitoring
- Classwork auditing
- Order accuracy
- Food running
- Cash Handling
- Meal planning and preparation
- Medication Administration
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
08.2023 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education, Resource Aide
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
02.2022 - 06.2023
Server/Cashier
Efren's Mexican Restaurant
10.2020 - 09.2021
Caregiver, Special Needs
New Heights Ventures
09.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School
No Degree - Biology
Allan Hancock College
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