Experience

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  Intercare Therapy, Inc.

  • Behavior Interventionist

    • May 2016 - Present

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  St. Philomena Catholic School

  • Secretary

    • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

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  AmeriCorps

  • Santa Ana, CA

  • Mentor

    • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Santa Ana, CA

    •Committed to 1700 hours of full-time service focused on attendance, academic performance, and physical and emotional safety•Mentored 25 at-risk youth at an under-resourced urban high school with 95% of students enrolled in free lunch program•Maintained a schedule to meet with each mentee for at least an hour a week and planned meaningful mentoring activities for every session•Reported weekly logs of activity and submitted required documentation at the end of each month•Collaborated with the school staff (assistant principal, teachers, counselors) and 20 other AmeriCorps members from different school sites•Attended staff/team meetings and completed at least 300 hours of training sessions related to mentor’s ability to perform services •Helped plan and organize three service projects to strengthen the community. Projects include Domestic Violence Awareness Fair, Freedom of the Arts, and Hobby Fair•Awarded Mentor of the Month for exemplary leadership and teamwork

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  Integrated Resources Institute

  • Laguna Hills, CA

  • Job Coach

    • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
    • Laguna Hills, CA

    •Assisted persons with disabilities to be fully included in their community by helping them find integrated employment•Helped clients create a resume and obtain and fill out job applications•Guided clients to be productive workers by supporting them to learn the assigned tasks•Encouraged clients to be independent by offering positive choices and to build healthy relationships by practicing appropriate social behavior•Recorded logs and reported to regional manager important notes and updates•Provided transportation from home to work, volunteer site, or any desired places

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  Behavioral Education for Children with Autism (BECA)

  • Torrance, CA

  • Instructional Aide

    • Oct 2013 - May 2014
    • Torrance, CA

    •Conducted in-home, one to one instructional sessions based on the child’s areas of deficit, rate of skill acquisition, and amount of support required to function within the home •Used discrete-trial teaching methods to reduce challenging behaviors, such as tantrums and self-injurious behaviors, and to increase adaptive behaviors including play and leisure skills and daily living/self-help skills•Collected data on each targeted behavior and recorded notes on observation and evaluation of treatment and responses•Built good rapport by providing a warm and engaging environment•Attended regular team meetings with staff and family members/caregivers to discuss the child’s progress and make program updates

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  THINK Together

  • Santa Ana, CA

  • Program Leader

    • Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
    • Santa Ana, CA

    •Provided academic support and coordinated enrichment and physical activities during the after school program hours•Supervised and engaged 20-25 elementary students and maintained communication with parents•Implemented lesson plans and led daily activities that appeal to student interests and maximize participation•Served as a role model and fostered healthy growth by supporting students in making positive behavior choices •Ensured safety and welfare of the students at all times