Serena Galindo
Valley Village
Summary
Dynamic Registered Behavioral Technician with a proven track record at FirstStepsForKids, specializing in behavior intervention planning and child development. Adept at utilizing evidence-based techniques to foster social skills and support special needs. Recognized for strong leadership and collaboration with families, ensuring effective progress tracking and individualized care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician
FirstStepsForKids
06.2025 - Current
- Provide ABA therapy to children with ASD.
- Children range from 2 to 7.
- Would travel to and from clients' houses, schools, and clinics to provide services.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for children with special needs.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress effectively.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and resources for behavioral challenges.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions, utilizing evidence-based techniques consistently.
- Engaged children in therapeutic activities to promote social skills development actively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client sessions and treatment plans regularly.
- NCI training completed.
- RBT exam completed.
Nanny
Private Family Home
Pasadena
07.2024 - Current
- Enforcing positive behavior and good listening with the children.
- Driving them to any activities during the day, and picking them up.
- Helping parents with needs around the house and with children.
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a safe environment.
- Organized educational games and activities to encourage learning and development.
- Managed transportation for school pickups, extracurricular activities, and playdates.
- Assisted with homework and school projects to support academic success.
Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
Silverlake
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Hospitality trainer and training new team members and current on kitchen stations as well.
- I flex all over the kitchen to make sure everything is working in order and orders are getting out quickly.
- Run shifts for my managers along with other management skills.
- Take orders, answer the phone, help guests when there are issues needing to be resolved.
- Run food out to guests and check in on guests for refills, condiments, etc.
- Delegate team members to get tasks done and ensure everyone is doing what they need to do throughout the shift.
Education
B.A - Communication disorders-Speech Pathology
California State Northridge, Northridge
Northridge05.2024
Communication Disorders -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06.2022
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Behavior intervention planning
- Evidence-based techniques
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Individualized education plans
- Collaboration with professionals
- Punctuality
- Hospitality expertise
- Pressure management
- Quick learner
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Adaptability
Languages
- English, Fluent
- American Sign Language, Beginner / Intermediate
Extra Curriculars
- Volunteer/Shadow work with speech pathologists on campus, Stagg Street Elementary, 10/01/23, Present
- Shadowing Speech Pathologist, Melissa Stenzel, Tina Dionisio, Various different schools (Wild Rose School of Creative), 12/01/23, Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician
FirstStepsForKids
06.2025 - Current
Nanny
Private Family Home
07.2024 - Current
Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
09.2020 - 08.2025
B.A - Communication disorders-Speech Pathology
California State Northridge, Northridge
Communication Disorders -
Glendale Community College