Ivan Avalos

Language, Emotion, and Development (LEAD) Project at UC Berkeley

• Administered psychoeducational assessments for bilingual and language minority children
• Retained and followed up with parents of previous project participants via phone
• Established rapport and coordinated with parents to conduct assessment administration efficiently
• Mentored new hires and provided review sessions in order to facilitate learning of study protocol
• Attended monthly meetings to discuss project development and modifications in procedures and tests

• Effectively administered psychoeducational assessments to validate an early literacy screening tool for risk of developmental dyslexia
• Assisted with the preparation of school study sites, maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate study protocol
• Communicated with teachers and staff to organize and schedule assessment periods for participants
• Identified, recommended, and applied changes to existing methodological processes to improve research validity and reliability

• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and treatment providers to facilitate collaboration in care planning efforts.
• Promoted patient self management with tailored education on coping strategies and available resources.
• Improved patient satisfaction by regularly monitoring progress, discussing goals, and adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate services and support while maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and ethical guidelines
• Utilized Lightning Step EMR software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans in collaboration with clinicians and healthcare providers