Maria Jacobo
Behavior Technician
Downey,CA
Summary
Patient Behavior Technician with two years of experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting the development of functional skills and independence. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Amergis Educational Staffing
Los Angeles, California
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff for better understanding of individual student needs.
- Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing one-on-one assistance to students struggling with behavioral challenges.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with teachers for implementing effective classroom strategies, improving student engagement and participation.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners, Downey CA
Downey, California
4 2023 - 09.2023
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals
- Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans
- Attended training to acquire and maintain technical knowledge
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families
Behavior Technician
Developmental Pathways
Van Nuys, California
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to address the changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism, and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of essential learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans
Scan Coordinator / Cashier
Smart & Final
Lynwood, California
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Verify weekly ad and promotional price accuracy and promptly responded to customer questions.
- Responsible for ensuring Company advertisement or any promo to be put up
- Handled cash and electronic transactions using Point of Sale (POS)
- Sorted, logged and distributed price change paperwork, labels and tags and guided other team members in ordering and receiving tags.
- Monitored sales events for accuracy in scanning and signage, maintained current knowledge of weekly ad items and verified pricing integrity.
- Researched scan error sheets and not-on-file sheets promptly, corrected errors found and kept log of manual retail price changes.
- Executed correct signage placement in each aisle and department and replaced missing signs before store opening.
- Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Sorted, logged and distributed price change paperwork, labels and tags and guided other team members in ordering and receiving tags
- Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.
Front End Supervisor /Scan Coordinator / Cashiertrainer
Superior Grocers
Lynwood, California
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Provide Store management with productivity, update proactively identify and communicate to senior management
- Responsible for closing and openings shifts, handling cash count ,organizing and balancing cash drawers .
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Stepped in to ring up customer purchases during very busy time periods or when store was short staffed.
- Provided expert service when greeting customers, answering phone calls and handling issues.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Monitored cash drawers in [6] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply..
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
- Created financial reports and documentation for review by store management staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - AA Child Development
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA 01.2025 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - A.A Chid Development
El Camino College
Norwalk, CA 05.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii
Pasadena, CA 01.2010 - 2012.07
Skills
Timeline
Associate of Arts - AA Child Development
Cerritos College
01.2025 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Amergis Educational Staffing
09.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Developmental Pathways
01.2023 - 04.2023
Scan Coordinator / Cashier
Smart & Final
07.2020 - 12.2023
Front End Supervisor /Scan Coordinator / Cashiertrainer
Superior Grocers
08.2017 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii
01.2010 - 2012.07
Some College (No Degree) - A.A Chid Development
El Camino College
05.2001 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners, Downey CA
4 2023 - 09.2023
Languages
Spanish
Excellent
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