Leah Edmonds
UCI THRIVE Research Lab
Irvine,CA
4
years of professional experience
Curious and compassionate psychology student with research and behavioral health experience, pursuing a career in counseling. Interested in understanding human behavior, supporting others, and fostering positive interpersonal connections.
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
11 Months- Executes crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate aggressive or high-risk behaviors, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver coordinated, client-centered care.
- Built trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication. with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication
- Documented client interactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Research Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Transcribes qualitative research interviews for analysis while maintaining participant confidentiality.
- Contacts prospective participants to conduct standardized prescreen interviews and determine study eligibility.
- Organized transcription assignments for research assistants to ensure balanced workload distribution.
Behavioral Interventionist
5 Months- Delivered 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children on the autism spectrum
- Utilized evidence-based strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, replacement behaviors
- Collected and recorded data on client behavior and skill acquisition during sessions using electronic data systems
- Collaborated with supervisors, therapists, and families to ensure consistent intervention strategies
Student Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Coordinated staff schedules for optimal coverage during peak hours
- Managed and processed incoming invoices, ensuring accurate record-keeping
- Handled customer concerns with ease in a non-confrontational, open-minded manner
Undergraduate Research Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Participated in pilot studies to gauge effectiveness of experimental designs
- Cleaned and organized data, ensuring reliability for subsequent analysis
- Demonstrated effective time management skills by adjusting schedule to accommodate team needs by being consistently available to collaborate with research staff members
Undergraduate Research Assistant
3 Months- Administered weekly experiments for participants, managed data collection, and ensured adherence to protocols to maintain research integrity
- Assisted in initial coding phase, supported setup and debugging processes to facilitate project progress
- Contributed to drafting literature review by developing annotated bibliography to support research foundation
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychology - Psychology
- GPA: 4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Addiction, Psychosis, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology
B.S. - Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Dean’s List 6 quarters
- Active member of UCSB Mindfulness Club and Excursion Club
- GPA: 3.93
High School
- Active member of LHS Kindness Club, Wake Club, and California Scholarship Federation
- Player on varsity tennis team for 3 years
- GPA: 4.13
Skills
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Qualtrics proficiency
experience with R and Python for data analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Activities: Completed facilitator training with Mindful Heart Program and a four-day silent retreat with Ananda Meditation Retreat to deepen mindfulness and meditation practice
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Newport Healthcare
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Research Assistant
UCI THRIVE Research Lab
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Behavioral Interventionist
Milestones Academy Plus
04.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Undergraduate Research Assistant
META Lab, UCSB
03.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Undergraduate Research Assistant
VIU Lab, UCSB
09.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Student Manager
Summit Café, UCSB
08.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Liberty High School
High School
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University of California, Irvine
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychology from Psychology
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University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. from Psychological and Brain Sciences
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