Jessica Cabrera

Overview

3

years of professional experience

Behavior Frontiers, LLC.

Gardena, CA

05.2023 - Current

Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
Instructed clients in social and life skills using training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Reviewed data and progress reports with case managers and supervisors to strategize program improvements.
Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home through parent training.

University of California, Riverside

Riverside, CA

UCR Chicano Link Peer Mentor Program, Fall 2021

Mentored incoming freshman and transfer students as they navigated their first year at the University of California Riverside.
My role as a mentor consisted of weekly meetings with my mentees, providing academic and personal resources, and supporting mentees with their academic success.
This role made me accountable for the experience my mentees experienced their first year of college and their readiness for the following quarter.
I encouraged students to utilize study groups, quarterly counselor meetings, and the career center to help students build their resumes and to prepare for job interviews. Aside from tools to aid their academic success, I also suggested UCR's various resources such as The Wellness Center for therapy and free hygiene products and The UCR Pantry for free food and produce to balance their physical and mental health as well.

Child Growth & Development, Fall 2018

Requirement: proof of vaccination and volunteer hours at the Southwest Community College Daycare.
Child Growth and Development is a course dedicated to growth and development in the womb, infant stages, toddlers, children and teenagers.
My observations focused on how the children developed social skills through their interactions with one another. I studied the children's' communication skills; I listened to the vocabulary they used and noted how they expressed themselves in different settings.

Behavior Frontiers, LLC.

05.2023 - Current

University of California, Riverside