Crystal Leija

Experienced Behavior Technician with 7+ years of professional experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providing direct behavioral treatment and developmental support to children ages 2–12, including children with autism and other developmental needs. Extensive experience working in structured clinical environments and supporting individualized treatment programs under BCBA supervision. Skilled in maintaining treatment consistency, responding effectively to challenging behaviors, and providing individualized support based on each client's needs.

Strong background working collaboratively with clinical teams and families while maintaining client safety, confidentiality, and professional standards. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Server - The Tavern at Lakeside

(2025-09)

• Provide professional and attentive service to multiple customers while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Listen to customer requests, identify concerns, and resolve issues professionally while maintaining a positive experience.
• Manage multiple tables, prioritize time-sensitive tasks, and maintain accuracy during high-volume periods.

Behavior Technician / RBT - Action Behavior Centers

(2025-09 - 2025-08)

• Provided individualized ABA therapy to children ages 2–8 in a structured clinical setting.
• Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), skill acquisition programs, and behavior-reduction strategies under BCBA supervision.
• Provided 1:1 therapy while supporting multiple clients and maintaining individualized treatment goals.
• Collected and documented behavioral and skill-acquisition data to monitor client progress.
• Used prompting, reinforcement, redirection, and de-escalation strategies to address challenging behaviors and maintain client safety.
• Collaborated with BCBAs, speech, OT, and caregivers to support individualized treatment goals.
• Completed clinical, billing, and insurance documentation while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality

Behavior Technician / RBT - Brent Woodall Foundation

(2018-10 - 2023-09)

• Provided direct ABA support to children ages 2–12 in 1:1, 1:2, and group settings.
• Implemented BIPs, skill acquisition programs, and treatment protocols under BCBA direction.
• Collected and documented ABC data, skill-acquisition data, and behavioral observations.
• Identified new or changing behaviors and communicated observations to BCBAs to support treatment planning.
• Used behavior-management, prompting, reinforcement, redirection, and de-escalation strategies during challenging behaviors.
• Supported communication, social, adaptive, and individualized treatment goals while maintaining client safety.
• Completed clinical, billing, and insurance documentation and provided Spanish-language support to families and care teams.

Associate of Science - Dallas College (2022)