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Jennifer Sandoval

Hanford,CA

Summary

Current MA student in a Marriage and Family Therapy program at Golden Gate University. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Former Advanced Behavioral Technician and current Paraprofessional skilled in ABA therapy, collecting and reporting data, client and family care, and behavior reduction. Strong background in supporting individuals with autism and Down Syndrome navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges.

Flexible and comfortable working in teams or as sole counselor. Gained expertise in active listening and effective communication, along with solid grounding in human behavior and conflict resolution.

Personable and empathetic with a passion for supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. Possesses foundational understanding of therapeutic principles and techniques, coupled with skills in rapport building. Committed to fostering positive change, personal growth, and individuality focused care for clients. Prepared to bring these transferrable skills to a new professional challenge.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

The Stepping Stones Group
10.2023 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with teachers and psychologists to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.

Advanced Behavior Technician

Forward Family Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
  • Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12-2022

Skills

  • Native fluency in Spanish
  • Solution-focused skills
  • Empathy
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Behavior analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Basic computer skills
  • Active listening

Timeline

Paraprofessional

The Stepping Stones Group
10.2023 - Current

Advanced Behavior Technician

Forward Family Services
02.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Golden Gate University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

San Jose State University
Jennifer Sandoval