Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Participation
Research
References
Timeline
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Cassidy Ynigez

Master's Student/Medical Records Clerk/Graduate Research Assistant
Bryan

Summary

Educational psychology graduate looking to get experience working in school environments, as well as assisting students with their educational pursuits. Has passion about the educational development and potential prospects of individuals from various backgrounds. Intends to spend the duration of career assisting individuals' from childhood to young adulthood with their academic endeavors both professionally and through academia. Hopes to implement new programs assisting educators in developing appropriate curricula, environments, and foundations to maximize learning potential in all students. Interested in research opportunities with a focus on neuro-biological processes, emotional regulation, affective disorders, and/or motivation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Records Clerk

JBY Lawfirm
07.2021 - Current
  • Utilize Microsoft Office programs to organize medical information in clear and succinct formatting
  • Condense medical information from large medical records (between 200-400 pages down to 4-6 pages)
  • Request and order missing documentation from medical providers/hospitals
  • Maintain organization of files and records
  • Professional email and fax correspondence
  • Assists in writing demands, setting up claims w/ insurance companies, and requesting medical billing and records affidavits
  • Intake of new potential clients and data entry

Day Habilitation Worker (Part Time/Overtime)

A Treasure Of Dreams
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Facilitated an educational environment for clients with special needs.
  • Developed rapport with parents and government officials in charge of care of clients.
  • Completed paperwork pertaining to educational goals and care in a day habilitation setting.
  • Taught arithmetic, reading, writing, positive social behaviors, and safety rules to clients.
  • Provided an educational, healthy, and fun environment for clients.
  • Assisted with outings with large groups of clients under my care with varying health needs.
  • Created and enforced a monthly Day Habilitation calendar specifying goals, activities, and outings.

Senior Direct Care Staff

A Treasure Of Dreams
10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Hands-on care of mentally and physically handicapped individuals all with a minimum diagnosis of Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD).
  • Excelled at establishing a professional rapport with parents, and other guardians of clients to ensure competent and efficient communication with regards to the clients' care.
  • Complied with plans created by behavior specialists and ensured that goals were met, and negative behaviors of clients were reduced or absent.
  • Cool-headed under high-stress situations with regards to client health complications and negative behavior management (including but not limited to physical aggression, self-harm, seizure control, etc.).
  • Ability to complete detailed state-mandated documents for funding (the company is a non-profit).
  • Ability to administer medication including controlled substances.
  • Created a healthy, clean, and safe atmosphere for clients in my care that fosters learning and development.
  • Have trained multiple staff members for different houses and positions in special needs training, paperwork, medication administration, and company policies.
  • Have been entrusted with helping prepare for a state mandated Audit yearly.

Shift Leader and Trainer

Great American Cookies (GAC VKC)
02.2014 - 09.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service and handled customer complaints efficiently.
  • Hired and trained employees ranging from sales associates to general managers in my last year.
  • Managed the store and was able to run all sections (management, baking, decorating, customer service, training, etc.)
  • Handled the registers and the store safe ensuring accurate transactions and correct register amounts.
  • Completed and filed paperwork on paper and electronically.
  • Made bank runs and deposits regularly.
  • Talented Cookie Cake Decorator

Education

M.Ed. - Developmental Sciences

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 2020.05

High School Diploma -

Clear Falls High School
League City, TX
08.2012 - 2016.06

Skills

    Implementation of Curricula

Documentation and Organization

Punctuality

Microsoft Office

Communication

Adaptability

Written Communication

Teamwork

Accomplishments

    Violinist for 7 Years – Varsity Level

  • UIL Competitions - 2010 through 2016
  • Solo and Ensemble Participation with Top Scores 5 Years - 2009 through 2012, and 2016
  • Participated in Region Competition - 2015

    • Habitat Club - 2015 through 2016

  • Planting fruits and vegetables at the school.
  • Composting
  • Raised awareness for habitat protection and preservation.

    • Slam Poetry Club - 2016

Volunteer Participation

  • Assisted with Set-up and Participated in Walk MS - 2016
  • Mutts and Meows Animal Rescue (Cleaning cages, walking dogs, feeding animals, assisting with adoptions, etc.) - 2016
  • Trash Bash (Cleaning up waterways and wetlands in the Clear Lake area). - 2015 and 2016

Research

  • Member of the Neurobiological Lab for Learning and Development (NLD) since November 2021
  • Part of the Play Project in the NLD since November 2021
  • Research on parent perceptions of risky play for preschool children; working in tandem with Becky Gates Children's Center to provide information on the benefits of risky play so as to contribute to the educational program/institution
  • Part of the Grifted Project in the NLD since April 2022
  • Research on impoverished inner city Houston students utilizing Grounded Theory methodology with the intention of determining how these students both value education and are motivated to succeed in educational environments.
  • CITI Social and Behavioral Research Basic 2022
  • CITI Good Clinical Practice 2022
  • TRAINTRAQ HIPAA Privacy and Security for Human Research 2022
  • TRAINTRAQ Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research 2022

References

Steven Woltering

  • Position: Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and the director/founder of the Neurobiological Lab for Learning and Development (NLD)
  • Office: 718B EDCT
  • Email: swolte@tamu.edu

Gladys Gonzalez (GG)

  • Position: Case Manager at JBY Lawfirm
  • Office: PO Box 7418
  • Phone: 281-739-9069 ext. 1005

Kate Wills

  • Position: President/Executive Director of A Treasure of Dreams
  • Address: 1201 Eagle Lakes Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546
  • Cell Phone: (713) 670-4673
  • Email: katewills915@gmail.com

Kim Oliver

  • Position: Previous District Manager of Great American Cookies
  • Address: 10406 Moorberry Ln., Houston, TX 77043
  • Cell Phone: (281) 726-7116
  • Email: oliver4616@sbcglobal.net


Timeline

Medical Records Clerk

JBY Lawfirm
07.2021 - Current

M.Ed. - Developmental Sciences

Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 05.2022

Day Habilitation Worker (Part Time/Overtime)

A Treasure Of Dreams
08.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Direct Care Staff

A Treasure Of Dreams
10.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Houston
08.2016 - 2020.05

Shift Leader and Trainer

Great American Cookies (GAC VKC)
02.2014 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Clear Falls High School
08.2012 - 2016.06

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