Tawnya Gonzales
@tawnyagonzales
Compassionate Registered Behavior Technician transitioning into nursing and patient-centered care.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate Registered Behavior Technician with over 3,800 hours of hands-on experience delivering direct patient care in behavioral and developmental health settings. I specialize in ABA-based interventions, individualized behavior support plans, ADL assistance, de-escalation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote safety and independence.
Currently transitioning into nursing with CNA training and plans to pursue an RN through Lewis-Clark College, I have led small teams, maintained detailed clinical documentation, and provided private caregiving and educational support. I bring strong communication, empathy, and a proven ability to coordinate care with families and clinical teams to improve client outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Behavioral Interventionist
Ability Interventions
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provide individualized academic and behavioral support for an adolescent, developing structured lesson plans and reinforcement strategies while collaborating with special education teachers to track and adjust goals.
Registered Behavior Technician
Ability Interventions
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years)
Deliver ABA-based one-on-one interventions for clients with autism and developmental disorders, implement behavior support plans under BCBA supervision, and document progress while ensuring safety through de-escalation techniques.
Private Caregiver
Milestone Decisions
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Provided daily care and medication support for an adult with disabilities in a home setting, maintained detailed care logs, coordinated with medical providers, and advocated for client independence.
Barista
Dutch Bros Coffee
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Delivered fast-paced customer service, managed transactions, and collaborated with team members while balancing part-time work alongside behavioral roles.
Lead RBT
Chrysalis ABA Services
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Led a team of RBTs, managed monthly therapy schedules and hours, implemented behavior intervention plans, and communicated regularly with families and BCBA supervisors to deliver consistent services.
Sales Representative
Aptive Environmental
Jun 2019 - Sep 2019 (3 months)
Performed door-to-door sales, developed interpersonal communication skills, and achieved strong customer acquisition and retention during a summer sales role.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Completed one year of coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; currently in progress with anticipated completion noted elsewhere.
Lewis-Clark State College
Nursing / Pre-Nursing
Currently pursuing nursing education with pre-nursing coursework and CNA training, planning progression toward Registered Nurse licensure.
College of Eastern Idaho
Associate of Science, Behavioral Science / General Studies
Completed an Associate of Science program with foundational coursework in behavioral science and general studies.
Hillcrest High School
High School Diploma
Graduated with a High School Diploma in 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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