School Psychology Intern

• Jan 2023 - Present

Trainee Psychologist

• Sep 2022 - Present

Integration Practicum Student

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

• Selected instruments/methods based on the client’s reason(s) for referral and individual characteristics. • Administered assessments in a professional (i.e., standardized) and ethical manner. • Acquired proficiency in the administration, scoring (hand and computer assisted), and interpretation of a number of assessments instruments (e.g., cognitive, achievement, neuropsychological, and behavioral and personality functioning). • Integrated data from multiple sources (e.g., parents and teachers) and multiple methods. • Conducted SLD identification within the context of an operational definition (CHC) and XBA approach. • Gained experience in writing comprehensive psychoeducational reports. • Utilized assessment data to provide appropriate and client sensitive recommendations and interventions.

Behavioral Health Technician

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

• Implement custom-designed treatment plans for children with autism • Measure each client’s progress and monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans by collecting and reporting critical data using advanced technology tools • Ensure satisfaction and the highest quality of care by promptly responding to the needs and requests of clients and their families • Maintain clear lines of communication with families, supervisors, and other stakeholders • Enthusiastically support the care team by performing tasks as directed by the BCBA/LBA

Clinical Research Assistant

• Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

Neuroscape is a translational neuroscience center engaged in both development and research to advance cutting-edge technologies as novel brain assessment and optimization tools. Neuroscape’s mission is to reimagine emerging, non-invasive technology (e.g., video games, wearable devices, virtual reality, augmented reality, motion capture) as tools to better understand brain function, enhance our cognition, and optimize our behavior. The Clinical Program currently targets the following conditions: Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia, Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). New research focus areas of Multiple Sclerosis, Delirium, Sensory Processing Disorder and Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) will be launching soon.

Psychological Intern

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

• Responsibilities include observing the administering of psychoeducational assessments (e.g. WISC, Conners 3, etc) of patients ranging from 2-18 years old with a multitude of developmental and neurological disorders • Discussed post-assessment results and reports with supervising clinical psychologist and counseling psychologist • Aided in writing up goals and weekly progress reports of children on Cliniko • Assisted in running social thinking groups; exposed to therapeutic practices, such as, Mindfulness; • Worked on emotional regulation with children in both groups and individual settings • Aided the clinical psychology and counselor in preparation of group activities and goals • Worked on enhancing communicative and social skills for children with ASD • Attended in frequent supervision sessions; gained knowledge through teachings of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Research Assistant

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

• Duties include assisting a clinical psychologist on multiple research projects on marginalized communities in HK, such as, non-Chinese speaking special educational needs children in Hong Kong; Diversity List; Dreams of Pakistani Girls; Call Mira Hotline (Beginning 2018). • Aided in multiple research proposal write-ups • Demonstrated leadership skills through facilitating focus group sessions consisting of ethnic minority youth in a culturally sensitive manner • Actively participated in weekly meetings, creatively formulating ideas for research projects • Assisted in outfield observations, interviews and counseling sessions with Pakistani Girls while maintaining confidentiality • Assisted in leading focus groups inclusive of Ethnic Minority youth at secondary schools throughout Hong Kong • Engaged with NGOs and discussed potential ways to collaborate • Edited the launch report of our non-Chinese speaking special educational needs children research project

Intern/Observer

• May 2017 - Jul 2017

• The internship included a broad scope and exposure through observations of patients ranging from children to adults with speech disorders (articulation, fluency and voice), developmental disorders and neurodegenerative disorders • Exposure to administrative work within a clinical setting, such as, scheduling appointments for new patients, guiding patients through the clinic’s policies and procedures, as well as communicating and relaying messages thoroughly to the head clinician • Counseled both geriatric and pediatric clients in Hindi; frequent planning of pre-intervention and post-interventions goals • Co-facilitated weekly groups of clients with stammering; provided exercises such as breathing and neck exercises to reduce anxiety; intonation and chunking

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

• Provided individual and group counseling and teaching for children with developmental disabilities, e.g. cerebral palsy • Helped students build skill and confidence through encouragement and optimism • Assisted students with classwork and educational activities; helped maximize their individual potential through group activities • Attentively listened to children when needed help • Assisted the head teacher in implementing behavioral interventions and constructing progress reports for each individual student • Painted and drew with non-verbal children as a form of therapy; assisted and supported children by regularly attending music classes with them.

Editorial Intern

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

- Assisted in informative article writing and editing for mothers living Hong Kong. Tasks included researching major restaurants, companies, amusements parks, etc, in order to construct an informative guide and article for readers, and eventually publishing them onto the website. - Assisted in informative article writing and editing for mothers living Hong Kong. Tasks included researching major restaurants, companies, amusements parks, etc, in order to construct an informative guide and article for readers, and eventually publishing them onto the website.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

• The study investigates sibling socialization processes in middle childhood • The study employs a novel design that includes monozygotic twins, dizygotic twins, full siblings, friends, and a new group called virtual twins (or same-aged, genetically-unrelated siblings) • Worked approximately five hours a week on data entry, data cleaning, data analysis and other collaborative projects with fellow lab members. • Attended and participated weekly meetings discussing related background research and literature

Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

• Assisted the teacher with individual and group educational and therapeutic programs to pre-school children with special education needs • Helped students to achieve a well-rounded development in speech and language, physical, intellectual and social aspects • Strengthened interactions between children through assisting them with arts and crafts related activities • Assisted the teacher with individual and group educational and therapeutic programs to pre-school children with special education needs • Helped students to achieve a well-rounded development in speech and language, physical, intellectual and social aspects • Strengthened interactions between children through assisting them with arts and crafts related activities

Intern

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

• Tutored ethnic minority children; helped them build skill and confidence • Assisted them with homework from school; helped maximize their individual potential through education • Counseled ethnic minority students regarding educational struggles; attentively listened to students • Provided assistance to distressed grassroots families’ due to issues of marginalization • Organized activities to peak students’ social interaction and skills • Painted and drew with non-verbal children as a form of therapy; assisted and supported children by regularly attending choir with them.