Katherine Garibay
Menlo Park
Summary
I am currently a full-time employee and a part-time graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling. I am deeply passionate about advocating for mental health and have experience working with students who have diverse needs. I utilize behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining and have a strong understanding of data collection and record-keeping requirements. I focus on promoting the development of academic, functional, and social skills in various environments, including clinical, home, and community settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Educational Clinical Coordinator/Wellness Coach
Pacific Clinics
San Jose, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Providing 1:1 service, groups, consultation, and coaching that support educators, students, and families within an educational setting.
- Independently working primarily on school sites, services provided in homes, and various community settings.
- Mentor, coach, and support behavioral staff, providing direct services to customers.
- Integrate supervisor feedback to deliver effective, quality clinical services that meet fidelity measures of implementation.
- Model, coach, reinforce, and implement positive behavioral interventions and skill development plans with students, caregivers, educators, and support networks.
- Assist supervisors with plan development (report development, progress summary, intakes, and BIP development) and assessment tasks.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies in real-time to support students during high-stress situations.
AVID Tutor
AVID Program
Atherton, CA
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Mentored individual AVID students by guiding them on personal issues such as time management, goal setting, and self-confidence building.
- Assisted AVID students with their academic and organizational skills to ensure success in college-level courses.
- Provided tutoring services for AVID students in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies courses.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to provide a comprehensive learning experience for AVID students.
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapeutic Learning Consultants
Palo Alto, CA
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure the successful implementation of interventions.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Assisted in developing positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
Coffee Barista/ Cashier/ Baker
Coffeebar
Menlo Park, CA
12.2019 - 06.2024
- Trained new staff members on operating espresso machines, frothing milk, making specialty drinks, and following proper safety procedures.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the work area, including counters and equipment.
- Operated the cash register to process payments from customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Contributed ideas on how to improve operational efficiency within the cafe setting.
- Kept records of sales transactions accurately to track inventory levels.
Education
Master of Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Counseling
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2024
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Academic Support
- Motivational Techniques
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Transition planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking and organization
- Writing assessments
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician Certification
- Certified Wellness Coach
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Associate Educational Clinical Coordinator/Wellness Coach
Pacific Clinics
09.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapeutic Learning Consultants
11.2023 - 08.2024
Coffee Barista/ Cashier/ Baker
Coffeebar
12.2019 - 06.2024
AVID Tutor
AVID Program
07.2019 - 09.2024
Master of Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Counseling
San Francisco State University