Irene Borges

Experience

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  Mid-County Children Center

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

  Pre-School Teacher

  • Supervised fifteen 1-4 years old toddlers• Assisted in the development and application of educational activities• Evaluated and recorded the development of students• Maintained orders, organized and played games, and distributed meals and snacks

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  Pacific Child & Family Associates

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2007

  Behavior Therapist

  • Provided intensive behavior therapy to children and adolescent along the Autism Spectrum• Utilized ABA principles, including DTT• Implemented child’s IEP• Took effective data on drill progressions and behavior frequencies• Participated and assisted in parent training

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  Long Beach Unified School District

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2013

  Intensive Behavior Therapist

  • Provided one-on-one applied behavior therapy to designated children in a variety of educational settings including home, community and classroom• Participated in behavior modification and management of students• Assisted students with and demonstrates proper physical care and hygienic needs• Utilized ABA: DTT, PECs, Pivotal Response and Floor Time• Collected efficient data on programs and behaviors frequencies

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  Autism Spectrum Interventions

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  Direct Interventionist/Parent Consultant/ Supervisor

  • Provided one-on-one behavior therapy to children in the home and community settings • Collected, recorded, and summarized data on target behaviors • Implemented behavior intervention as appropriate• Monitored consumers program and progress• Assessed new consumers and writes assessment reports under the supervision of the Clinical Director• Created goals for programs and ensures program quality indicators are in place• Trained parents and caregivers regarding behavior analytic concepts and implementation of intervention plans• Observed parents/caregivers implementing intervention plans and provides feedback• Reviewed and revised consumer’s data and progress with parents/caregivers• Supervised and trained One-to-One Interventionists• Wrote, revised, reviewed and signed progress reports and FBA reports Show less

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  Merced Child Development Center

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Student Teacher

  • Prepared complete, concise, daily lesson plans• Applied teaching techniques based on MCC Handbook• Submitted and discussed lesson plans with Professor and the Cooperating Educator prior to presenting the lesson• Developed unit plans, when appropriate, and submitted and discussed them with Professor and the Cooperating Educator prior to presenting the unit• Complied with all reasonable request made by the Cooperating Educator and staffs• Learned about their students • Maintained ethnical interpersonal relationship with their students• Ensured safety of their students• Maintained orders, organized and played games, and distributed meals and snacks• Assisted the Cooperating Educator and staffs in the development of the students Show less

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  Autism Learning Partners

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

  Behavior Therapist

  - Provide behavioral therapy with individuals in their home and/or community setting(s).-Teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills through ABA principles- Implement Behavior Plans and accurately document data collection- Engage in and ensure client safety- Provide parent training

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  Merced County Office of Education

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2021

  Preschool Teacher

  1. Plan and provide an appropriate classroom environment2. Conduct a daily inspection of the facility, both indoors and out; take every step necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment3. Administer assessments, screenings, and tests. Work cooperatively with teachers on the opposing schedule to assist them in the testing, screening, and assessment process.4. In collaboration with the parent, develop appropriate goals and objectives for each child toward the achievement of Head Start Outcomes5. Conduct on-going observation and assessment of each child’s growth and development, record results, and update each child’s goals and objectives regularly6. Fully integrate children with exceptional needs into the classroom. Plan and provide daily experiences, activities and routines that achieve the goals of the IEP, and/or Individual Learning Plan7. Adapt curriculum and prepare specialized materials to meet the needs of disabled children8. Make appropriate referrals for assessment, and/or ancillary and/or support services. Participate in case management meetings, child study team meetings, IEP meetings and other related activities. Incorporate IEP goals and objectives into the classroom program. Cooperate with speech therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other ancillary support persons9. Promote parent involvement in the child's education and well being. Provide training and guidance for parent and other classroom volunteers10. Make home visits and conduct parent conferences in compliance with Head Start policies, procedures and timelines11. Communicate regularly with parents using a variety of ways. Assist parents to organize parent committees and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement12. Attend case conferences, parent conferences, center meetings, case reviews, IEP meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service and pre-service meetings, and other meetings as directed Show less

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  Merced City School District

  Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Teacher

  I was a student teacher in a second grade class to fulfil my school and teaching credential requirements. I created and implemented procedures for classroom management purposes. I provided differentiated instructions to motivate and meet the needs of each students' learning style such as small and large group settings, visuals, audios, choices, media, etc. I also do pre-assessment to determine the students' developmental levels to provide instructions to increase motivation. Not only that, I participated in the evaluation and documentation of student progress and collaborate with other teachers to ensure quality of instructions. Show less

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  Merced City School District

  Aug 2024 - now

  Long Term Substitute Teacher and/or Substitute Teacher

  I am currently subbing for Merced City School District in both short-term and long-term position.I supervise and ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all students. I follow lesson plans left by the classroom Teacher to create a consistent learning routine for the students and make adjustments as necessary. I effectively provide classroom management to motivate all students to participate in a positive learning environment using PBIS. I provide differentiated instruction to increase students' interactions and meet the needs of each students.As a long term substitute teacher, I build rapport with students to get to know them. I create lesson plans that are consistent with the permanent teacher's past lessons and are appropriate for the students' age and development level. For students with IFSP and/or IEP, I ensure the students are provided with the services and accommodation necessary to meet their goals.I observe and communicate with other teachers to learn and get input to become a successful teacher. I also attend Professional Development to increase my knowledge and skills up to date. Show less