Wade Souza
Los Molinos
Summary
Dynamic Intensive Behavioral Interventionist with TCDE, skilled in applied behavior analysis and crisis intervention strategies. Successfully enhanced student engagement through individualized treatment plans and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to foster trust and communication, leading to significant behavioral improvements and academic success for clients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
TCDE
08.2009 - Current
- Coordinated with school staff to integrate interventions into the educational setting, supporting academic achievement alongside behavioral progress.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with families, providing updates on goals achieved and discussing next steps in treatment planning.
- Fostered a supportive and structured environment for clients, utilizing clear expectations and consistent routines to minimize stress and anxiety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, adjusting intervention strategies as needed based on data analysis.
- Developed individualized visual schedules for clients, promoting increased independence in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients in acquiring essential self-regulation skills through targeted exercises such as deep pressure input or sensory breaks.
- Reduced instances of disruptive behavior by implementing proactive strategies designed to address underlying triggers within the environment or daily routine.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques to ensure the safety of both clients and staff members during challenging situations.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in intensive behavioral intervention methodologies.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to adapt interventions to each client''s unique learning style and preferences.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication in order to facilitate successful interventions.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavioral intervention plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify behavioral issues and develop targeted strategies for improvement.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement of desired actions and clear consequences for undesired behaviors.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Paraprofessional
Red Bluff Union High School Disctrict
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisting with SED selected children
Substitute Paraprofessional
Chico Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Paradise Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Paraprofessional
Paradise Unified School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Education
Red Bluff High School
Red Bluff, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Chico State University
Chico, CA05-2000
Skills
- Transition planning support
- Reinforcement strategies
- Token economy systems
- Discrete trial training
- Social skills training
- Applied behavior analysis
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Functional behavior assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Parent and caregiver training
- Individualized treatment plans
Certification
- Howard Glasser's Nurtured Heart Approach
- ABA(Applied Behavior Analysis) Function Of Behavior
- CPI Trained
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
TCDE
08.2009 - Current
Paraprofessional
Red Bluff Union High School Disctrict
01.2007 - 01.2009
Substitute Paraprofessional
Chico Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher
Paradise Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2003
Paraprofessional
Paradise Unified School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
Red Bluff High School
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Chico State University
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