DESIREE RIVAS
Burke,VA
Summary
Highly motivated undergraduate psychology major with also pursuing a Masters degree in Kinesiology seeking an opportunity to gain an ample amount of training and experience to work with athletes in exercise physiology and sports medicine.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Breakthru Autism Services
06.2022 - Current
- Administer therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Create and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
- Brief family members on client condition, provide community resources and recommend strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
- Document client behavior and interventions attempted and collect and report data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Implement exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.
Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Dr. Gina Dyda-Schmid Optometrist And Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed preliminary testing and measurements on patients prior to seeing the doctor.
- Conducted contact lens training for applicable patients.
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Verified patients insurance eligibilities.
Receptionist/Assistant
Dr. Ted Chen/Optometrist
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Warmly welcomed and patients and visitors.
- Managed incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and efficiently handled inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with filling out necessary forms and updating their personal information accurately.
- Handled billing and insurance-related tasks, including insurance verification and claim submissions
- Assisted with general office duties and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the reception and pretesting areas.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Geoge Mason University
Fairfax, VA 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA 08.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Braddock Secondary
Burke, VA 09.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Knowledgeable in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Self-Motivated
Strive to achieve goals
Fast learner
Focused and take initiatives
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
ABA Techniques
Data collection techniques
Coping skills development
Developmental delays experience
Timeline
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Geoge Mason University
08.2023 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Breakthru Autism Services
06.2022 - Current
Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Dr. Gina Dyda-Schmid Optometrist And Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Receptionist/Assistant
Dr. Ted Chen/Optometrist
06.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
08.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Braddock Secondary
09.2014 - 05.2018