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 - 07.2012
Skills
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Customer Relations
Patience and perseverance
Documentation and reporting
Intervention planning
Child development
Professional ethics and boundaries
Individualized instruction
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 - 07.2012
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