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I am a lover of most sciences, especially human behavior. I am also a nurturing woman that has a strong compassion and duty to use my understanding of human behavior to help others ( especially children) live an more successful life. When I teach or train, I strive to captivate and inspire my students with my enthusiasm and animated performance. I want them to understand the value and wealth the knowledge of the science can contribute to themselves and others.

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Being born and raised in southern California, the beach is a big part of my life. Getting my sunshine and the sound of the ocean waves is important to me. I enjoy hot yoga, playing guitar, and running.

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EDUCATION

·         San Diego State University, San Diego - completed BCBA Coursework - 2014

·         California State University, Fullerton - M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy - 2009

·         California State University, Fullerton - B.S. in Child and Adolescent Studies - 2006

EXPERIENCE

Behavior Program   Specialist, Tustin Unified School District (August 2018 – Current)

·         Supervising instructional assistants and behavior interventionists

·         Writing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Interventions Plans

·         Collaboration, training,  and consultation with school staff and parents

Adjunct Instructor, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (December 2017 – Current)

·         Instructing courses for the graduate program in Applied Behavior at the Irvine campus

·         Group supervision for students in pursuit to fulling their hours of experience for the BACB

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Chino Valley Unified School District (August 2016- June 2018)

·         Supervising instructional assistants and behavior interventionists

·         Writing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Interventions Plans

·         Collaboration, training,  and consultation with school staff and parents

Independent Behavior Analyst, Next Step (2014 – current)

·         Group and individual parent training and consultation

·         Parenting courses certified through Active Parenting

·         Supervision and tutoring on the BCBA 4th edition task list for students pursuing their BCBA

Clinical Supervisor,

-   California Psych care, Mission Viejo - 2015

-   California Psych Care, San Diego 2011-2013

·         Intakes and data collection

·         Intervention planning for skill acquisition or reduction of behavior excesses

·         Supervision of direct tutors and behavior interventionists

·         Parent consultation

Behavior Intervention Therapist, Intercare therapy, (2009- 2011)

·         Direct 1:1 in-home behavior intervention services

·         Collecting data, creating visuals, summary notes, and organizing social skill groups

Innercommunity counseling center, whittier (2008- 2010)

·         Counseling for individuals and families

·         Leading support groups for those suffering from addiction and/or depression

·          Parenting courses certified through Active Parenting

Special education Bilingual aide, Placentia-Yorba Linda School District (2003- 2006)

·         Supporting the classroom teacher and students in a mild-moderate special day class

Other Languages

·         Spanish

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Behavior Analyst