Jesus Loya
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Bilingual Applied Behavior Analysis graduate student practicing as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), with aspirations to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, to help others improve their mental health. I am skilled in building rapport with patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I am passionate about applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis within my practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Mariposa Autism Services Center/ Aprendamos Family of Services
Las Cruces
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder between the ages of 3-16 years old and provided ABA services while implementing personalized behavioral plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
- Implemented Acceptance Commitment Training (ACT) in the context of Applied Behavior Analysis with clients who presented deficiencies in psychological flexibility
- Focused on evidence-based practices, such as discrete trial teaching (DTT) and Skills-based Treatment (SBT), to enhance the learning rate and tolerance towards actively engaging in therapy time
- Successfully deescalated maladaptive behaviors with clients that engaged in self-injuring behavior, tantrums, and attempts to harm other people
- Organized mental health awareness gatherings, encouraging other coworkers to find healthy ways to cope with burnout by participating in various recreational activities
Intern
La Paz Counseling and Consulting
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted LADAC, LPCC Nancy Olivas in organizing general session notes and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and digitalizing them using AI voice-to-text software
- Shared insights on ASD that helped Nancy Olivas better understand her clients with ASD and shared resources that could improve the lives of her clients with ASD and other clients who were caregivers of children with ASD
- Gained familiarity with EMDR and its application in treating various types of trauma
- Obtained a realistic perspective on what it is like to work in mental health counseling
Spanish Interpreter
Convergys
Las Cruces
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Helped non-English speakers communicate over the phone in various contexts, including high-pressure situations such as 911 emergencies, medical consultations, or other simple inquiries
- Acquired proficiency in bilingual interpersonal skills
- Became tolerant of stressful situations and developed the skill to provide quick and accurate responses during these scenarios
Customer Service and Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
El Paso
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Built rapport with several customers and developed a network of over 200+ clients
- Became a Branch Manager in April 2022 in the branch office in Las Cruces, NM, generating over 30k in office sales during May-Aug 2022
- Successfully placed the branch office in #3 in sales in AZ, NM, and TX and #13 in the country in sales generated in July 2022
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained over 30 candidates from May to August 2022
- Produced $50,135 in sales between June 2021 and June 2022 as a sales representative and branch manager
Education
M.A - Special Education with Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
07.2025
B.A - Psychology
New Mexico State University
05.2024
El Paso Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Echoic training
- Errorless learning
- Pivotal response training
- Data collection
- Research methodology knowledge
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Self-management strategies
- Report writing
- Empathy and patience
Languages
- English, C2
- Spanish, Native Speaker
- Portuguese, B1
- French, A1
Community Service
- Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission, Kitchen Assistant, 09/01/24-07/01/25 15 hours.
- Real Life Church, Pre-Service Assistant, 08/01/24, Present, 35 hours.
References
- Kevin Tillinghast, Board Certified Behavior Analyst Apprentice, ktillinghast@gmail.com, 303-847-6140
- Raven Mendoza, Board Certified Behavior Analyst. rmendoza@aitkids.com, 575-449-9962
- Phillip Smith, 315-835-5728
Presentations
Introduccion al Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) -Introducción to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), 08/01/24, Las Cruces, NM,
This presentation was a two-hour workshop for Spanish-speaking parents or other professionals who wanted to learn more about ASD. During this event, the main symptoms, basic applied behavioral analysis principles, and functions of behavior were addressed.
Research
- Research Assistant, New Mexico State University, 01/01/21, 12/31/23, Dr. Marlena Fraune,
Carried out studies on telepresence robots to contrast the effects of telepresence and in-person group participation and accurately recorded participant data. Analyzed quantitative data to determine the study's effects and assisted in producing inferential statistics to assess the impact of the study. Collaborated in the edition of the manuscript of the research article.
- Research Assistant, New Mexico State University, 01/01/24, 12/31/24, Dr. Melissa Guynn.
Collaborated with research planning by actively suggesting efficiency and time management measures. Participated in running a series of studies, assessing the participants’ prospective memory capabilities through administering assessments focusing on the capabilities of the individual to retain information regarding instructions containing future actions that the participant had to complete. Assisted other research assistants in running a study on learning efficiency by administering participant assessments.
Affiliations
- US Chess Federation & Las Cruces Chess Club Member.
- Real Life Church Small Group Leader.
- Member of the Psychology Club, NMSU (2023-2024)
- Member of Phi Tetha Kappa Honor Society.
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training Certificate.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- #3 Branch Manager in NM, AZ & TX in the months of May and June 2022.
- #13 Branch Office in the country in the 2nd week of June 2022.
- Recognized Multiple Times at Mariposa Autism Services for creating a good work environment, promoting mental health, and excelling in the delivery of services.
Timeline
Intern
La Paz Counseling and Consulting
09.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Mariposa Autism Services Center/ Aprendamos Family of Services
03.2023 - Current
Spanish Interpreter
Convergys
10.2021 - 05.2023
Customer Service and Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
06.2021 - 08.2022
M.A - Special Education with Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
B.A - Psychology
New Mexico State University
El Paso Community College