Jalissa Salinas
Humble
Summary
Dedicated psychology major with a strong foundation in interpersonal communication, childcare, and problem-solving. Experienced in balancing responsibilities, including early professional exposure in client services and caregiving. Passionate about counseling and nonprofit work, with a long-term goal of creating meaningful change as a therapist. Skilled in fostering positive relationships, managing tasks efficiently, and delivering client-centered support. Motivated to contribute to the field of psychology through impactful and transformative contributions
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Autism Services
Houston, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance client behavioral outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective intervention strategies.
- Trained and mentored new technicians on best practices and compliance standards.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and inform treatment modifications.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted skill acquisition and generalization in natural settings.
- Documented daily progress notes to maintain accurate records for treatment evaluations.
United Ministries
Oscar
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish what team needed to.
- Identified needs of homeless promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction with homeless.
- Provided meals and hygiene products to customers when face-to-face
- 6 hours per week and about 26 weeks per year
Nanny
Family and friends
Humble, TX
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
Assistant Manager
Cartwheels
Moncton, NB, CA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Family Caregiver
Caregiver
Pasadena , TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
- Transported client to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Organized medications for client and administered them according to directions.
- Prepared nutritious meals for client following dietary guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for the elderly by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
Internship Student
Houston Fire Station
Houston , TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the organization of events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Maintained tools and equipment used for fighting fires including pumps, hoses, axes, shovels, rakes and other specialized gear.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when a fire may start or spread quickly.
- Communicated with members of the public regarding fire prevention methods and safety protocols.
- Attended training sessions on proper use of protective gear, suppression techniques and hazardous materials handling.
- 10 hours per week and 37 weeks per year
Car Wash
Volunteer
Humble, TX
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Performed exterior car wash services, such as hand-washing, waxing, buffing, polishing, and drying cars.
- Applied cleaning solutions to vehicle surfaces using sponges or cloths.
- Cleaned rims and tires with brushes or power sprayers.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles including carpets, upholstery, mats, and floor areas.
- 5 hours per week for 20 weeks
Shattered Dreams
Atascocita High School
Humble, TX
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Helped educate students on the horrors of under age drinking as well as drinking and driving
- Listened to detective and lawyers talk about cases on under age drinking and drinking and driving
- Helped create a video and performance for my fellow classmates showing what could happen
- Provided students with statistics pertaining to topic
- Provided feedback to students on their performance and provided advice on areas needing improvement.
- 2 hours per week for 10 weeks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
Atascocita High School
Humble, TX05-2022
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Applied behavior analysis
- Treatment implementation
- Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid Certificate
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Autism Services
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Cartwheels
09.2023 - 04.2024
Family Caregiver
Caregiver
04.2023 - 09.2023
Internship Student
Houston Fire Station
08.2022 - 05.2023
Car Wash
Volunteer
02.2022 - 05.2022
United Ministries
Oscar
01.2022 - Current
Shattered Dreams
Atascocita High School
09.2021 - 03.2022
Nanny
Family and friends
05.2019 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Atascocita High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Baptist University