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Katie Orellano

Sacramento

Summary

Dynamic Behavior Support Specialist with extensive experience at Point Quest Education and Center Joint Unified School District, skilled in developing individualized behavior intervention plans, and training staff in crisis intervention strategies. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and implement effective behavior management techniques, resulting in improved student outcomes and social skills development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Behavior Support Specialist

Center Joint Unified School District
09.2024 - 07.2025

Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.

  • Collaborated with teachers to implement behavioral strategies in classroom settings.
  • Conducted assessments to identify student behavior challenges and triggers.
  • Provided training and support to staff on behavior management techniques.
  • Facilitated group sessions to promote social skills and conflict resolution among students.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on observed behaviors.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student behavior incidents and interventions used.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Implemented strategies for crisis management when necessary.

Behavior Support Team/ Special Ed Teacher

Point Quest Education
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Train new staff on various behavioral principles (replacement behaviors, functional communication training, reinforcement schedules)
  • Attend student IEP's and present new BIP's
  • Observe classroom behaviors and create behavior intervention plans (BIP)
  • Assist in FBA's
  • Receiving supervision hours in order to take BCBA exam
  • Use CPI to safely manage unsafe behaviors

Medical Office Representative

Dignity Health Medical
Roseville
05.2016 - 03.2022
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointments for multiple healthcare providers.
  • Processed insurance verification and pre-authorization requests efficiently.
  • Assisted patients with registration and intake procedures at the clinic.
  • Handled patient inquiries and provided information about services offered.
  • Maintained accurate electronic health records using specialized software systems.
  • Processed referrals and authorization requests for specialty services as needed.
  • Answered incoming calls from patients and responded to inquiries regarding their health care needs.

Education

Masters in Arts - Special Education

Arizona State University
Arizona
12.2021

Bachelors in Arts - Linguistics

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Staff supervision
  • Behavior management
  • Individualized planning
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Social skills training
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Functional communication training
  • Behavior modification

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • CPI Certified
  • ProAct Certified
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Timeline

Substitute Behavior Support Specialist

Center Joint Unified School District
09.2024 - 07.2025

Behavior Support Team/ Special Ed Teacher

Point Quest Education
08.2022 - 09.2024

Medical Office Representative

Dignity Health Medical
05.2016 - 03.2022

Masters in Arts - Special Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors in Arts - Linguistics

University of California, Santa Cruz
Katie Orellano