Experience

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  Austin Area Urban League

  • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

  • Education Policy Analyst

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

    Researching and analyzing Texas Education Codes for central Texas school districts and creating comprehensive one-pagers and policy briefs to advance the knowledge base and rights of families within the public school system.

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  University of Texas at Austin Pro Bono Law Clinic

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Attorney Representative

    • Sep 2023 - May 2024
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Provided assistance to law students under the supervision of the UT Austin Law Clinic to assist and represent individuals in their parole hearings by presenting mitigating information to aid in their release from incarceration.

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  Community Care

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Case Management Intern

    • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Operated as a Case Manager for individuals experiencing homelessness within a medical clinic setting. Engaged in Healthcare and Housing policy analysis in both federal and state-level legislation. Assisted individuals in applying for housing, obtaining vital documents and governmental support ser...

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  Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism

  • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

  • Registered Behavioral Technician

    • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

    Administered ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Assisted in the building of life, social, and educational skills.

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  Marbridge

  • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

  • Resident Trainer

    • Feb 2020 - Jan 2022
    • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

    Served adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a long-term residential healthcare setting. Responsible for ensuring client's quality of life in all aspects; medical, social and emotional, while fostering improving client success in aspects of daily living.

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  UMAR Services, Inc.

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Direct Support Professional

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Fostered therapeutic creative art and life skill training to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a day support program. Assisted clients in the community and with supported employment, recreational activities, and at-home care.

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  Holy Angels, Inc.

  • Belmont, North Carolina

  • Job Coach, Direct Support Professional

    • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
    • Belmont, North Carolina

    Operated as a Job Coach for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a Supported Employment store. Coached clients in skills such as time and money management, professional social interaction, and personal empowerment through earning personal income while reaching goals set for ...