Lorena Alcantar

SPED Teacher/Case Manager at Wonderful College Prep Academy
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(386) 825-5501
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Porterville, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Diana Manriquez Gonzalez

Lorena and I attended University of California, Merced from 2014 to 2018. We had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across a variety of courses. She demonstrates superb leadership and organizational skills in leading group projects. She is a reliable individual and ensures her team is meeting deadlines in a timely manner.

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Credentials

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
    Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • Substitute Teacher
    Merced County Office of Education
  • Working on Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Credential
    California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • SPED Teacher/Case Manager
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      - Preparing and implementing lesson plans that lead to student understanding based on state standards - Providing an effective learning environment that reflects and facilitates student achievement - Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records - Writing and conducting IEPs and facilitating IEP meetings - Proctoring Formal Assessments (Woodcock-Johnson) - Updating Service Logs and Files - Communicate with partnering agencies - Participating in SST Meetings - Maintaining frequent communication with students, students' families, colleagues, and the Special Education Director - Participating regularly in professional development opportunities - Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work. - Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees. - Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans. - Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Experience-National University Student
      • Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

      simSchool is an online classroom simulation that allows educators to practice classroom management, implement curriculum, utilize teaching strategies, and SEL strategies. This virtual experience has taught me how to increase student engagement in the classroom, as well as utilizing accommodations and modifications according to the learning needs of the students. At the end of each teaching experience, I am provided with feedback across a variety of domains and given the opportunity to implement the feedback in the virtual classroom. Show less

    • Mastery of TPE 1 and 2
      • May 2022 - Sep 2022

      Below, I have provided a description of the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs), aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession:TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning● Utilizes knowledge of students to engage them in the learning process.● Connects the subject matter to real-life contexts.● Utilizes active learning experiences to enhance student engagement.● Provides a supportive learning environment for all students.TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning● Promotes positive student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions.● Utilizes clear expectations to foster positive classroom behavior.● Meets the social-emotional learning needs of all students.● Demonstrates culturally-responsive pedagogy.I have shown mastery of TPE 1 and 2 through my cumulative experience across a variety courses at National University and through my teaching experience and Wonderful College Prep Academy. Show less

    • Individual and Family Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

      • Provided clinical and case management support under the supervision of BCBA • Ensured quality supervision to clients and behavior interventionists (BI’s) in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and clinical standards • Complied with company and funder guidelines to ensure treatment integrity and quality assurance • Conducted indirect assessments (Quality of Life Assessment) and developmental assessments such as the VB-MAPP and AFLS. • Conducted conditional probabilities to determine functions of novel behaviors and writing Behavior Implementation Plans. • Developed treatment goals and treatment plans and consulting with the supervising BCBA • Coached clinical teams and caregivers with treatment plans and training individuals on treatment protocols using BST procedures (discussion, modeling, practice, and feedback) • Made treatment modifications according to client progress while consulting with the supervising BCBA • Completed administrative responsibilities associated with supervising staff members and caseloads • Completed detailed and accurate client reports for Kaiser Permanente. Including ongoing treatment plans and transition reports, while meeting assigned deadlines in coordination with the overseeing BCBA on the caseload • Lead quarterly regional training meetings to teach clinical team members about important ABA topic (i.e., reinforcement strategies, functions of behavior, generalization, etc...) Show less

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Program Supervisor
      • Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

      • Provided clinical and case management support under the supervision of BCBA• Ensured quality supervision to clients, RBT's, and BI's in accordance with the BACB standards• Complied with company and funder guidelines to ensure treatment integrity and quality assurance• Assisted with conducting indirect assessments (Vineland) and developmental assessments such as the VB-MAPP, EFL, AFLS, and ABLLS-R• Assisted with Functional Behavior Assessments including FA's and FBA's• Developed treatment goals and treatment plans and consulting with the supervising BCBA• Coached clinical staff, BI's, and caregivers with treatment plans and training individuals on treatment protocols and ABA procedures with BST procedures (discussion, modeling, practice, and feedback)• Made treatment modifications according to client progress while consulting with the supervising BCBA• Completed administrative responsibilities associated with supervising staff members and caseloads • Completed detailed and accurate client reports across a variety of funders that include intake assessment reports, ongoing treatment plans, discharge reports, while meeting assigned deadlines in coordination with the overseeing BCBA on the caseload. Show less

    • Behavior Interventionist
      • May 2018 - Nov 2020

      • Implemented one-on-one interventions/treatments to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and Early Intervention clients in homes, schools, and center-based settings• Monitored and recorded digital data• Maintained client confidentiality and professionalism• Provided guidance to caregivers on implementing behavior implementation plans and generalizing treatment goals

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Implemented lesson plans, managed classroom behaviors, and ensured school regulations and policies were complied, responded to student inquiries, and composed objective classroom reviews for teachers, grades K-12. • Additional experience in tier 3 classrooms with specialized supports, resource classrooms, and special day classrooms for junior high students. • Implemented lesson plans, managed classroom behaviors, and ensured school regulations and policies were complied, responded to student inquiries, and composed objective classroom reviews for teachers, grades K-12. • Additional experience in tier 3 classrooms with specialized supports, resource classrooms, and special day classrooms for junior high students.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Researcher
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      Assisted in the collection of data for a needs assessment to determine the dental health status of underserved populations in Merced County through observational assessments and surveys. Assisted in the collection of data for a needs assessment to determine the dental health status of underserved populations in Merced County through observational assessments and surveys.

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      Contributed to the selection, analyzation, and collection of data for a systematic review on Latino youth, alcohol and drug initiation. Contributed to the selection, analyzation, and collection of data for a systematic review on Latino youth, alcohol and drug initiation.

    • Literacy Program Aide
      • Jan 2016 - May 2017

      Planned, implemented, and lead daily activities for young club members. Welcomed and greeted visitors upon arrival. Provided tutoring services for grades k-12. Planned, implemented, and lead daily activities for young club members. Welcomed and greeted visitors upon arrival. Provided tutoring services for grades k-12.

    • Health Promotion Researcher
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      Conducted a needs assessment to determine how many students were or were not engaging in safe sex practices at UC Merced through the use of online surveys. Conducted a needs assessment to determine how many students were or were not engaging in safe sex practices at UC Merced through the use of online surveys.

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teachers Aide
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      Assisted educators in the a preschool classroom with classroom management and small group instruction. Assisted educators in the a preschool classroom with classroom management and small group instruction.

    • Assistant Bookkeeper
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

      Assisted with filing and organizing paperwork. Assisted with filing and organizing paperwork.

Education

  • National University
    Master of Education - MEd, Special Education and Teaching
    2022 - 2023
  • Ball State University
    Master of Arts - MA, Applied Behavior Analysis
    2020 - 2021
  • University of California, Merced
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Health
    2014 - 2018

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