Chandu Changalvala
Behavioral Health Technician at Pediatric Advanced Therapy- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Telugu Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Laboratory Personnel BSS
CITI ProgramMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
CITI ProgramMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Research (IRB)
CITI ProgramMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials
CITI ProgramMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Heartsaver CPR & AED
Heart to Heart Healthcare TrainingSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
CITI ProgramMay, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pediatric Advanced Therapy
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Health Technician
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Aug 2023 - Present
>> Worked with kids with autism to help create, implement, and execution individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). >> Carried out numerous functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to discover the root causes of problem behaviors and work toward correction >> Worked to deliver comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary team that included educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. >> Aided clients in developing their communication, socializing, and self-help abilities as well as other goals. Show less
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2022 - Present
- Promoted mental health programs in school-based health clinics in Charlotte and through a partnership with the Youth Access to Psychiatry Program - Developed a wide range of skills in research, data analysis, community engagement, and outreach - Participated in literature searches and synthesis, which involved conducting research on best practices in mental health programs and identifying key resources that could inform our work - Analyzed survey data and identified trends and patterns in the data - Participated in networking and community-based health engagement, which involved building relationships with community partners and promoting our mental health programs to diverse communities - Developed team-specific outreach materials, including an infographic on the whole process, to help us effectively communicate our work to a wider audience. Show less
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Dr. Kausik Chakrabarti's Lab
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
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Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
- Trained to grow Plasmodium falciparum cell lines using established culture methods in the lab - Isolated pure mRNAs - Sequenced mRNAs by new-generation long-read RNA sequencing technology utilizing Oxford Nanopore platform - Collected and analyzed data with the help of existing bioinformatics collaborators - Presented research progress on a regular basis in weekly lab meetings - Trained to grow Plasmodium falciparum cell lines using established culture methods in the lab - Isolated pure mRNAs - Sequenced mRNAs by new-generation long-read RNA sequencing technology utilizing Oxford Nanopore platform - Collected and analyzed data with the help of existing bioinformatics collaborators - Presented research progress on a regular basis in weekly lab meetings
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Metropolitan General
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Medical Intern
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
- Shadowed doctors in a four-week Medical Internship in Athens, Greece in various departments including physiotherapy, hematology, chemotherapy, and dialysis while learning how to interact with patients and their families - Observed care for patients who are recovering from invasive surgeries through physical therapy, those who have severe leukemia and other blood complications through administering chemotherapy and dialysis - Scrubbed into various surgeries in the OR department including total knee replacement, hip replacement, fistula procedures, reconstruction of the spine with severe scoliosis, glossectomy, gluteal augmentation, total mastectomy, lymph node removal, and prostate removal Show less
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Care Ring
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
- Developed a wide range of skills in healthcare delivery, community outreach, and project management - Co-managed the agency's Vision to Learn summer initiative, which involved connecting eligible children with free vision screenings and glasses - Developed a new mobile dental offering for CareRing patients in partnership with One Charlotte Health Alliance - Researched best practices in mobile dental care, as well as collaborated with community partners to ensure that the offering met the unique needs of CareRing patients - Developed and brainstormed ways to reach more diverse communities with healthcare instructions through creating models of "Physician Reach Out" both digitally and in different languages - Researched best practices in health communication, as well as collaborated with community partners to ensure that our outreach efforts were effective and culturally responsive Show less
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Habitat for Humanity
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2021 - May 2022
- Analyzed data related to educational pathways and outcomes for children and youth in these families - Developed an understanding of how educational systems can support or hinder the success of children - Conducted extensive research on the latest developments in educational policy and practice, as well as identifying key academic and non-academic sources that were used to construct a critical literature review - Analyzed data related to educational pathways and outcomes for children and youth in these families - Developed an understanding of how educational systems can support or hinder the success of children - Conducted extensive research on the latest developments in educational policy and practice, as well as identifying key academic and non-academic sources that were used to construct a critical literature review
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Nova Arts Magazine
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Content Editor
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
- Helped organize the magazine's rebranding process, working closely with the team to transition from the culturally insensitive name of Sanskrit to Nova Literary Arts Magazine - Responsible for curating and selecting the best entries for the 2021-2023 edition to ensure a high quality and diverse range of content - kept up-to-date with current trends and developments in the literary arts field, writing weekly blogs that engaged readers and kept them informed. - Helped organize the magazine's rebranding process, working closely with the team to transition from the culturally insensitive name of Sanskrit to Nova Literary Arts Magazine - Responsible for curating and selecting the best entries for the 2021-2023 edition to ensure a high quality and diverse range of content - kept up-to-date with current trends and developments in the literary arts field, writing weekly blogs that engaged readers and kept them informed.
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NOLS
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Independent Student Leader
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
- Leader and student on a twenty-five-day backpacking expedition in the Wind River Reservation - Develop skills in community building, individual empowerment, and advocacy for indigenous rights - Facilitated discussions and activities that encouraged my fellow participants to embrace their individuality while also fostering a sense of unity and support within the group - Recieved training in CPR and Wilderness First Aid through a series of classes - Leader and student on a twenty-five-day backpacking expedition in the Wind River Reservation - Develop skills in community building, individual empowerment, and advocacy for indigenous rights - Facilitated discussions and activities that encouraged my fellow participants to embrace their individuality while also fostering a sense of unity and support within the group - Recieved training in CPR and Wilderness First Aid through a series of classes
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Education
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2021 - 2025
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychological Sciences -
2021 - 2025
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
2021 - 2025
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Minor, Child and Family Development -
2020 - 2021
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
High School Diploma -
2017 - 2020
Triangle Math and Science Academy
High School Diploma -
2008 - 2017
Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School
Middle School Diploma
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