Jary Marlhoury Canafuego
Seattle,WA
Summary
A first-year graduate student within the University of Washington's School Psychology program. Flexible hard worker excited to learn about administration of assessments. Prior experience working with children, ages between 2 to 10 years old, in a clinical and school setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Brooklyn Trail Building
Seattle, WA
10.2023 - Current
- Answered telephones and greeted visitors to assist, answer questions and direct.
- Ensured that all public areas were kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Greeted visitors and provided assistance with directions, inquiries, and other requests.
- Leveraged software to address needs, especially with scheduling.
- Managed the front desk area including stocking supplies, updating forms, and maintaining records of visitors.
Paraprofessional
The Stepping Stones Group
Fresno, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assigned to a low-income school in California's Fresno Unified School District
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Virtual Volunteer Research Assistant
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Attended the 2022 Asian American Psychological Association Convention and presented the findings of my research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmCO_pb8t1Y&ab_channel=SruthiSwami.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into the stress levels and coping skills of Asian and Asian American parents with children with disabilities, neurodivergence, and// or special needs.
Behavior Technician
One Piece At A Time Developmental Center
Fresno, CA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with disabilities by using visual supports and simplifying communication.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Peer Mentor
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Advised 6 to 7 students per semester individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Used Bulldog Connect to maintain confidential student records relating to education and personal files.
Tutor
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
Fresno, CA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Taught students remotely via live video sessions.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in 7th Grade Math course materials.
Volunteer
Hinds Hospice Circle Of Friends Program
Fresno, CA
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Encouraged the participants to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with the children.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Ph.D. - School Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2029
Ed.S. - School Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno05.2022
Skills
- Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
- Behavior Redirection
- Bilingual
- Classroom Instruction and Support
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Intervention Management
- Organizational Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Team-oriented
- Report Writing
Timeline
Student Assistant
Brooklyn Trail Building
10.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
The Stepping Stones Group
03.2023 - 06.2023
Behavior Technician
One Piece At A Time Developmental Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
Virtual Volunteer Research Assistant
California State University, Sacramento
09.2021 - 06.2023
Tutor
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
10.2020 - 08.2021
Peer Mentor
California State University, Fresno
08.2020 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Hinds Hospice Circle Of Friends Program
10.2019 - 01.2021
Ph.D. - School Psychology
University of Washington
Ed.S. - School Psychology
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
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