KHANH GIA NGUYEN
Huntington beach,USA
Summary
Certified Behavior Technician (BCAT) with expertise in applied behavior analysis (ABA), therapeutic interventions, and nonprofit leadership. Experienced in supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, implementing skill acquisition programs, and tracking progress. Holds certifications in BCAT, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Therapy. Former veterinary assistant with strong skills in animal care and client communication. Founder of The Power of Hearing, a charity dedicated to providing hearing aids to underprivileged children.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Autism Technician
Cortica
Torrance, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Provided ABA-based interventions to individuals with autism under BCBA supervision.
- Implemented behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs using evidence-based strategies.
- Collected and recorded accurate data on client progress, and reported findings to the BCBA.
- Assisted in behavior management by implementing reinforcement strategies to decrease problem behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing social, communication, and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained ethical and professional standards as per BCAT certification guidelines.
Founder and Executive Director
The Power of Hearing Foundation
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
05.2015 - Current
- Founded a charitable program with Phonak Vietnam to donate hearing equipment to underprivileged children
- Contacted individual donors to provide sponsorship
- Raised $30,000 USD in initial funding to supply 10 children per year with hearing aids, examinations, and equipment servicing
Language Translator
HTC International Law Firm
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Proofread materials to promote proper grammar, spelling and sentence structure in Vietnamese
- Converted scripts into other languages to preserve meaning and context
- Read speeches and other documents aloud in different languages
Animal Care Attendant
GMD laboratories
Pomona, CA
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environments for the pigs prior to surgery, conducted for research purpose
Voluntary Caregiver
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
Midway, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Clean kennel, transport patients to hospital and back
- Fostering animals
- Coordinating events at the animal shelter
Animal Caretaker Volunteer
Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana, California
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assist zookeepers in the daily care of diverse animal species, including feeding, cleaning, and habitat maintenance
- Monitor animal health by observing behaviors, feeding patterns, and physical condition, reporting any concerns to the zookeepers
- Assist in maintaining safe and clean animal enclosures, ensuring proper sanitation and safety protocols are followed.
- Provide educational support to visitors by answering questions and sharing information on animal care, conservation, and the zoo's mission
Veterinary Technician
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
Washington DC, DC
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Performing an initial examination of the animal, taking vital signs, drawing blood and gathering medical histories, providing emergency first aid, collecting specimens, assisting in research
- Performing laboratory procedures
- Preparing animals and equipment for surgical procedures
- Administering medications and vaccines prescribed by a veterinarian
- Taking and processing x-rays
Personal Assistant
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company
Washington DC, DC
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Internship as a personal assistant, in charge of finding contacts and information related to the events under Mr
- Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Data Entry Intern
Nanogen Biopharmaceutical
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Performed data entry and shadowed staff members to learn various job responsibilities
Receptionist Intern
AMD Medical Clinic
Wesminster, CA
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked as receptionist at medical clinic in Garden Grove, CA
- Communicated with patients and assisted with administrative tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Neuroscience
George Washington University
Washington, DC12.2021
High School Diploma -
International School of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam06.2016
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Prompting strategies
- Data collection
- Social skills development
- Autism spectrum
- Applied behavior analysis
- Natural environment teaching
- Natural language processing
- Machine learning techniques
- Laboratory skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient restraint
- Euthanasia assistance
- IV catheter placement
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Budget management
Languages
- English, Native
- Vietnamese, Native
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Hypnotherapist approved by the American Board of Hypnosis, and recognized by HTI, CA, and ACHE, issued in July 2016.
- Certified Practitioner of Time Line Therapy, approved by the Time Line Therapy Association, USA, issued on July 2016.
- Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, approved by the American Board of NLP, and recognized by NLP University, issued in July 2016.
- Board-Certified Autism Technician, approved by the Behavioral Intervention Certification Council, issued in February 2025.
- AI for Everyone certification by DeepLearning.AI, issued November 2024.
- Certified in standard CPR/AED (adult, child, infant) by the National CPR Foundation, issued in January 2025.
- Certified in Recovery CPR: basic life support, approved by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, issued in January 2024.
- Certified in Recovery CPR: advanced life support, approved by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, issued in July 2024.
Timeline
Board Certified Autism Technician
Cortica
12.2024 - Current
Animal Caretaker Volunteer
Santa Ana Zoo
08.2024 - 01.2025
Animal Care Attendant
GMD laboratories
01.2024 - 07.2024
Voluntary Caregiver
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
03.2023 - Current
Language Translator
HTC International Law Firm
01.2023 - 08.2024
Veterinary Technician
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
Personal Assistant
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company
08.2020 - 12.2020
Founder and Executive Director
The Power of Hearing Foundation
05.2015 - Current
Receptionist Intern
AMD Medical Clinic
11.2014 - 12.2014
Data Entry Intern
Nanogen Biopharmaceutical
06.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Neuroscience
George Washington University
High School Diploma -
International School of Ho Chi Minh City
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
National University
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