Amelia Chung
Irvine,CA
Summary
Hard-working and compassionate Psychology graduate student with the goal of gaining more medical knowledge and clinical experience to be considered in a Physician Assistant (PA) program. Adept at working efficiently and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Care Assistant
Regents Point
Irvine, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Provided them transportation to medical appointments and various errands
- Performed housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
- Aided with mobility for mildly disabled individual and continually monitored her safety
- Provided them companionship through friendly conversations
Volunteer Server
Lakeview Senior Center
Irvine, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Serve lunch to older adults (60+).
- Tasks include set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas, serve hot drinks and deliver meals to about 150 guests, communicate with guests to accommodate for special requests and build relationships, and help with cleaning after guests leave.
Boba Barista
Ding Tea
Foothill Ranch, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated cash register to take customers' orders with speed and accuracy
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take their orders and suggesting beverages based on their taste preferences
- Memorize over 100 beverage recipe on the menu and complete customers' orders based on their specific customizations
- Cleaned and sanitized dining area, dishes, bathroom, and kitchen areas
- California Food Handlers Certificate
- Ensured proper storage of food products according to health regulations standards
Behavioral Technician
Advanced Behavioral Health Inc.
Irvine, CA
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted diverse clients with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions such as asking for more, understanding emotions, interactive play, sharing, and switching from preferred to non-preferred activities.
- Recorded clients' activities, incidents, and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Applied proven strategies such as differential reinforcement to positively affect client behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions, and maintain relationships.
- Applied my knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors, and ADHD to best support client outcomes.
Volunteer
Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Beach, CA
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Volunteered as a mentor for about 10-15 elementary school age children for after school activities
- Created arts and crafts projects using provided materials such as origami, drawings, and paper crafts
- Encouraged student creativity through motivation, positive feedback, and constructive criticism
Volunteer
Chinese American Mutual Association
Irvine, CA
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Volunteered as a math tutor for a class of Chinese-speaking elementary school children
- Volunteered to help with special events such as Chinese New Year's celebrations, team meetings, flea markets, and immigration programs
- Checked in participants, handed out fliers, gave directions, and helped with clean-up after each event
Student Journalist
Beckman High School
Tustin, CA
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Covered on-campus news and student interview posts
- Met weekly deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage
- Developed connections with students, staff, and credible off campus resources such as college professors, providing exemplary sources for news stories
Student Journalist
Woodbridge High School
Irvine, CA
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Created imagery to coordinate with news stories by capturing photos. Received "The Photo of the Year Award"
- Met weekly deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage
- Covered restaurant reviews, campus sports news, general news and student information, and club news
- Completed in-depth research and interviews across subjects to develop comprehensive stories
Education
Clinical And Administrative Medical Assistant -
Healthstaff Training Institute
Santa Ana, CA08-2026
Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Santa Ana01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Arnold O. Beckman High School
Tustin, CA06-2019
Skills
- Team collaboration: Had experience in working with multiple clinical supervisors and carrying out treatment plans for clients at work; completing various group projects and assignments in school
- Patient and detail-oriented: Go through behavioral goals with clients across long periods and documenting any small improvements or regression
- Experienced working with diverse clients: Built rapport with clients from various ethnic backgrounds and took a strengths-based approach to draw from their past experiences in order to support their success
- Emotional awareness: Receptive to others' verbal and non verbal cues as well as preferred modes of communication
- Experienced in autism spectrum disorder: Employed as a behavioral technician and worked with children with autism for 2 years
- Computer skills: Proficient in using operate systems (Windows or MacOS); Office suites (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Google sheets/doc, and Excel); Presentation software (Powerpoint and Google Slides); Communication software (Skype, Telehealth, and Zoom); Kubios (Heart rate analysis software); Adobe illustrator
- Compassionate caregiving: provided comprehensive daily home care for an elderly patient with advanced dementia for 25 years Includes: bathing, dressing, companionship, and specialized transfer techniques to safely manage mobility restrictions
- Customer service: delivered fast, friendly customer service as a cafe barista for 6 months Multitasked efficiently between greeting guests, operating the register, and making customized orders
- Recordkeeping: Organized information into distinct computer folders and able to verify the credibility of information by doing further research
- Log updating: Able to operate behavioral analysis software such as Central Reach and update behavioral data consistently
- Trained in EEG (electroencephalogram): Experienced in analyzing EEG brain waves at UCI's Sleep and Cognition Lab, running EEG equipment with human subjects
- Trained in ECG (electrocardiogram): Administered 12-lead ECG/EKG tests in accordance with clinical protocols Ensuring precise lead placement and patient comfort
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Taiwanese (Hokkien)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Limited
Affiliations
- Member of UCI Honors Program (2021 - 2023)
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2021 - present)
- UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) (2021 - 2023)
- Member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology (2023 - present)
- Member of Psi Beta, Community College National Honor Society (2019 - present)
Timeline
Private Home Care Assistant
Regents Point
02.2024 - Current
Boba Barista
Ding Tea
01.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer Server
Lakeview Senior Center
04.2023 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Advanced Behavioral Health Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Laguna Art Museum
05.2018 - 11.2019
Volunteer
Chinese American Mutual Association
11.2017 - 04.2019
Student Journalist
Beckman High School
11.2017 - 07.2018
Student Journalist
Woodbridge High School
01.2017 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Arnold O. Beckman High School
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Irvine Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Clinical And Administrative Medical Assistant -
Healthstaff Training Institute
Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists