Evelyn Vega
Fullerton,USA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Professional with 5+ years of clinical experience in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy, family-centered interventions, and crisis management. Proven ability to design trauma-informed therapeutic programs and strengthen family relationships in diverse settings. Pursuing advanced training in MFT to deliver evidence-based, systemic interventions that empower clients’ healing and resilience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant – Behavioral Intervention
Killybrooke Elementary | Newport-Mesa Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in collecting data, monitoring and charting student behavior.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Performed a variety of clerical support duties related to behavioral management and classroom activities.
- Discussed with the behavior intervention team regarding the students’ progress and follow their IEP goals
- Support student behavior and assist in implementing positive behaviors and reinforce accordingly
- Modeled positive behavior techniques including positive behavior interventions, reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted with self-help, social and communication skills.
- Implemented strategies to maintain safe and respectful learning environment, encouraging positive student behavior.
Parent Consultant & Associate Clinical Supervisor
Autism Spectrum Interventions
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Guided over 15 families in implementing personalized behavioral plans, using visual tools and caregiver coaching to improve communication and daily routines
- Partnered with parents to design goals aligned with their child’s needs, tracking progress through reports and collaborative check-ins
- Mentored 10 team members in compassionate, evidence-based practices, fostering consistency across home, communities, and school environments
- Built rapport with families to empower conflict-resolution and safety strategies, addressing concerns and strengthening their trust
- Strengthened parent-child relationships by modeling supportive techniques, resulting in calmer interactions and sustained progress
Overlap Trainer
Autism Spectrum Interventions
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Trained new hires in person at client’s home or at school
- Modeled ABA techniques and data taking to new hire trainee while providing instruction and correction when needed
- Evaluated new hire skill performance at the end and provided feedback
1:1 Direct Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy for 7 clients in home, community and school settings under minimal supervision
- Utilized behavior interventions to decrease maladaptive behaviors and teach appropriate replacement skills with my knowledge in Crisis Prevention Training
- Accurately collected, recorded, and summarized data on observable client’s behavior and collaborated with mid-tier supervisors and BCBAs on client’s progress
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-2021
Associate Degrees - Psychology, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05-2020
Skills
- Interpersonal skills: Active listener, taking leadership
- Bilingual: English and Spanish (proficient)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trained
- Effective working in a team-based or collaborative environment
- Exceptional problem solver
- Highly adaptable to adjusting to new situations or changes
- Ability to train and supervise personnel
- Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to design and continuously modify client’s program goals based on their needs
- Therapeutic expertise in applying ABA techniques in a multitude of developmental disorders
- Adept communication skills: verbal and written
Timeline
Instructional Assistant – Behavioral Intervention
Killybrooke Elementary | Newport-Mesa Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
Parent Consultant & Associate Clinical Supervisor
Autism Spectrum Interventions
04.2022 - 09.2024
Overlap Trainer
Autism Spectrum Interventions
03.2022 - 09.2024
1:1 Direct Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
10.2019 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Associate Degrees - Psychology, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Fullerton College
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