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Ana Marie Masino

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Results-driven Psychology graduate with experience serving the diverse needs of patients through the implementation of behavior modification strategies. Excellent interpersonal skills with repeated success working in team settings and in fostering rapport with clients and students. Strengths include thorough communication, adaptability to new tasks, and dedicated listening skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

School Behavior Interventionist

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Laguna Hills, California, California
09.2026 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth classroom activity and assisted staff and students across campus
  • Supported students on IEPs in classroom
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance educational settings
  • Communicated regularly with school's Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, teachers, and Assistant Principal
  • Assisted the school’s Mental Health Counselor with projects to increase the organization and ease of access to resources for psychological, medical, and financial care

RBT

Chrysalis Connects
Cedar City, Utah
05.2025 - 04.2026
  • Conduct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy exercises with client to reinforce and track target behaviors
  • Build rapport with client
  • Complete detailed notes regarding session, symptoms, and target behaviors
  • Utilize CentralReach to log data and notes
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients

Peer Mentor

Moonridge Academy
Cedar City, Utah
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Ensured safety through constant supervision of students
  • Guided students in completing chores and schoolwork
  • Fostered accountability and independence

Direct Care Staff

Chrysalis
Cedar City, Utah
07.2024 - 08.2025
  • Care for clients experiencing a variety of intellectual disabilities, including TBI's, PTSD, MDD, and GAD
  • Abide by clients' behavior support plans
  • Maintain prescribed medicine regimens

Education

B.S. - Psychology

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
04-2025

Skills

  • Implementation of Behavior intervention plans
  • ABA data collection
  • CentralReach data entry
  • Maintenance of session records
  • Behavioral observation and reporting
  • Crisis management
  • De-escalation tactics
  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • IEP support
  • Skill development
  • Development of client rapport
  • Team coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Positive reinforcement

Service Experiences

Days for Girls (11 hours)

  • Participated in the preparation and construction of reusable feminine hygiene supplies for donation to communities where a menstrual cycle would otherwise cause young women to miss school

Volunteers with International Students and Scholars (14 hours total)

  • Language and Culture Consultant-met individually with an assigned international student to assist them in practicing written and spoken natural English as well as expose them to American culture
  • Classroom Assistant- attended English as a Second Language classes and served as a teaching assistant

7 Cups (9 hours)

  • Served as an anonymous virtual listener providing empathy and support to those struggling with difficult life situations

Affiliations

  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Member since June 2022
  • Psi Chi: member since November 2022
  • Order of Omega: invitation extended in March 2023 (more information available on request)

Research Experiences

National Identity: Attitudes on Immigration (class project)

  • Research Question: Does one's views on immigration affect their national identity?
  • Responsibilities: Worked on Qualtrics survey and getting IRB approval, designed recruitment flier, researched topic and found reference sources, presented at the SUU Psychology Symposium (Fall 2024)

How does SUU Veteran Mental health compare to SUU Non-Veteran Mental Health? Preliminary findings.

  • Research Question: How Does SUU Veteran Mental Health Compare to SUU Non-Veteran Mental Health?
  • Responsibilities: Conducted background research, assisted in SPSS analysis, wrote research paper, presented at UCUR in Spring 2025 (Fall 2024)

Exploring the reliability and validity of the Collett-Lester Fear Of Death Scale (CL-FODS) (class project)

  • Research Question: What is the Validity and Reliability of the CL-FODS?
  • Responsibilities: Submit IRB proposal, conduct background research, present at UCUR in Spring 2025. (Fall 2024)

Leadership Roles

Director of Finance (Cedar City, UT) Fall 2023-Fall 2024

  • Served the Theta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi, was responsible for the oversight of department budgets and approval of the chapter's transactions, monitored member payments and wrote emails indicating late charges.

Timeline

School Behavior Interventionist

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
09.2026 - Current

Peer Mentor

Moonridge Academy
06.2025 - 12.2025

RBT

Chrysalis Connects
05.2025 - 04.2026

Direct Care Staff

Chrysalis
07.2024 - 08.2025

B.S. - Psychology

Southern Utah University
Ana Marie Masino