Leslie Priego
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate individual with strong commitment to supporting individuals and families. Possesses foundational knowledge in social welfare policies and case management, alongside skills in active listening and conflict resolution. Dedicated to making meaningful impact by fostering positive change and promoting well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Comprehensive Therapy Associates
07.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing one-on-one assistance to students struggling with behavioral challenges.
Behavior Interventionist
Vista Center for Behavior Analysis
06.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavior Education Service Team (B.E.S.T.)
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Performed ongoing data collection and analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, resources, and feedback with fellow therapists.
- Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, effective time management skills, and reliable attendance at work-related events such as meetings or trainings.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals, providing consistent encouragement and celebrating milestones.
- Increased client engagement during therapy sessions with creative activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
Social Work Intern
Partnerships to Uplift Communities, Inspire
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Assisted with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Customer service representative
- Stepped into various roles in different departments
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Child & Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2024
Associate Degree - Psychology
Los Angeles Valley Community College
Valley Village, CA06.2022
Skills
- Mandated Reporter
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Computer Literate
- Proficient in using MS Word
- Proficient in using Excel
- Proficient in using PowerPoint
- Data entry experience
- Multicultural competence
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Customer service
- Client advocacy
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional ethics
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Self-care strategies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Comprehensive Therapy Associates
07.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Vista Center for Behavior Analysis
06.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Partnerships to Uplift Communities, Inspire
02.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavior Education Service Team (B.E.S.T.)
05.2021 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
11.2019 - 05.2021
Associate Degree - Psychology
Los Angeles Valley Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Child & Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
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