Kathryn Marie Castillo

22040 Gault St. / Canoga Park / CA / 91303 /Email: kmcastillo44@gmail.com/ Phone: 818.454.3142

QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 9 years of experience with children with special needs and intellectual/emotional disabilities ages 3-25
Highly skilled working with children and young adults with emotional disturbances and aggression towards self/others
Excellent in facilitated communication via IPad (Pro-Lo quo) and PECS
Behavior modification techniques
5+ years of teaching, B.I.I. (shadow) & tutoring experience
3 years of teaching and facilitating appropriate social skills for children with special needs
5+ years of experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), PECS, DTT
Incredibly Tech Savvy and Proficient in Word, Excel, InDesign and Photoshop
High-Energy but calm demeanor in times of crisis

EXPERIENCE:

B.I.I. and Respite Care Provider, Private, 01/14-Present

Oldest child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, high-functioning. Oldest child also displayed physical and
verbal aggression towards self, adults and siblings. Child also suffered from sensory integration difficulties. B.I.I.
(shadow) for child at school and Respite care provider at home
Behavioral data (ABC and DTT) on child throughout school day as well as behavioral and social support for child
Responsible for all school related work and administering of daily medication
Responsible for transportation to all appointments, playdates and extracurricular activities. Provided social
experiences through outings and facilitated playdates with peers.
Implemented behavioral techniques at home and school.

Administrative Assistant and Social Skills Facilitator, Leaps n Boundz, 02/11-11/13

Coordinated with all caseworkers at Regional Center (Westside, Lanterman, East L.A., North L.A. and Harbor).
Administrative duties also included marketing for all programs, schedule and plan all of events and social outings
(every 6 weeks to generalize skills learned in therapeutic setting) for social skills programs, proficient with
Photoshop, Excel and Word
Communication via email and doodle with all parents in the social skills program (200 +)
Scheduled all new client evaluations, answer phones, upkeep of daily office calendars and filing, and errands needed
to done for directors and owners.
Assisted with creation of social skills concept book currently used as the curriculum for Leaps n Boundz.
Taught social skills concepts in awareness of self, awareness of others, emotions, memory and play skills. Program
was a movement, play-based ABA social group.
Completed behavioral plans per child, ages 3-25.
Planned 3 social goals for each child in program with colleagues every six months.
Conducted parent conferences quarterly

B.I.I and Teaching Assistant, The Help Group, 08/09-02/11

Elementary School one-to-one aide for child with E.D., ADHD , F.A.S. and ASD diagnosis
Data tracking (antecedent, action, consequence, and perceived functions)
Implementation of all behavioral and reinforcement programs
Provided support for students who are unable to fully participate in activities
Help to complete the Individual Education Programs for students
Responsible for helping in the social and educational development of students under the direction of teacher

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA

August 2006 Present
Major: Child Development: Special Education

Certifications in: First Aid/CPR, Pro-ACT Crisis Prevention

Direct ABA and crisis training with Dr. Mary Bauman for children with special needs and emotional disturbances