Marissa Aguirre
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Summary
Passionate and highly skilled therapist with 5 years experience implementing exceptional learning for children with diverse needs, Committed to creating an equitable, inclusive space that boosts child's confidence. Implementing ABA techniques through play and individualized programs. With a track record history demonstrating an understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. While promoting academic, functional, and social development skills applied for everyday use! Within both Clinic and, In-Home Residence.
Overview
18
18
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Applied Behavior Autism Center
Riverside
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for children on the spectrum.
- Provided 1-to-1 therapy sessions with 4 children per day.
- Facilitated cross-setting classrooms specifically targeted to foster inclusive and effective learning through free play, sensory regulators and positive reinforcers.
- Implementing prompting and fading to encourage positive behaviors & integrate them into everyday life.
- Using positive reinforcement techniques to increase measures of independence and social interaction by 25%.
- Monitored and Collected data on behavior patterns, and progress. Using Central Reach Software System.
- Collaborated by end of the day with families providing frequent updates on progress. Based on proven data analysis provided, support therapy goals at home.
- Maintained clean, hygienic classroom environment to ensure safety and well-being of clients.
Behavior Technician
Institute For Behavioral Health
San Bernardino
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with clinical team and family members to develop child's personalized treatment plan.
- Implemented behavior treatment plans providing 1:1 therapy sessions for children with autism. Achieved a 20% improvement in client outcome.
- Maintaining Patient. Gaining trust through bonding leading to 15% increase in client engagement.
- Collected and recorded data on behavior patterns and progress. Communicated Individually with families providing progress analysis and provided any support or concerns.
- Actively participated in professional development sessions and trainings to stay current on latest techniques in behavior analytic practice.
Behavior Interventionist
Prism Behavioral Autism Center
Glendale
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Drive in personal vehicle to assigned Clients residence.
- Managing and providing In-home therapy sessions with caseload of 3-6 children with ASD, delivering 1:1 ABA therapy sessions to improve functional communication and adaptive living skills.
- Tracked and collected data increasing independent requests by 30% through the use of PECS and Augmentative and Alternative devices.
- Decreased daily problem behavior events by being Patient having Empathy as well as being Proactive, Implementing Reinforcement techniques and Crisis Intervention.
- Being Courteous and Professional communicating individually with parents and family regarding therapy effectiveness. Providing proven data analysis with any questions and concerns on intervention plans.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) -
Board Certified Behavior Technician Training
07.2019 - 07.2026
First Aid And CPR Certified -
American Red Cross
08.2017 - 07.2026
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) -
Crisis Prevention
07.2024 - 07.2026
Skills
- ABA Therapy
- Behavior intervention
- Treatment planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Data Analysis (Central Reach,Re-Think)
- Augmentative communication devices
- Case management
- Client relationship development
- Empathy
- Patience and Compassion
- Clear communication
- Sensory integration support
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Applied Behavior Autism Center
07.2024 - Current
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) -
Crisis Prevention
07.2024 - 07.2026
Behavior Technician
Institute For Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 06.2023
Behavior Interventionist
Prism Behavioral Autism Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) -
Board Certified Behavior Technician Training
07.2019 - 07.2026
First Aid And CPR Certified -
American Red Cross
08.2017 - 07.2026