Lindsey Olivera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate Behavior Technician and Counselor-in-Training offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health and behavior intervention. Over two years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis and research. Co-author of published paper focusing on the role of self regulation within writing. Proficient at establishing therapeutic relationships, developing interventions, and conflict resolution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Communication Clubhouse
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Document patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping
- Review data and progress reports with specialists to strategize program improvements
- Influence patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction
Counselor-in-Training
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct intake assessments to determine the best course of treatment for each client
- Develop client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provide therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans
- Maintain accurate records of client progress notes and updates in electronic database system
Registered Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
Winter Park / Miami, FL
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provide care and support for children with autism spectrum disorder
- Observe behavior, record data, track progress, and report results to employers and patient guardians
- Implement client tailored programs to increase skill acquisition goals and decrease target behaviors
Research Assistant
Department of Learning Sciences at UCF
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assist in data collection by supervising participant sessions and conducting pre-study and post-study interviews
- Revise consent forms and remind participants of study guidelines before the beginning of each session
- Handle recording equipment such as Input Log and Catalyst
Mentor
Knights2Knights Mentor Collective
Orlando, FL
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Discuss challenges and aspirations with five undergraduate students
- Find solutions and collaboratively create attainable goals, plans, and strategies with mentees to ensure their success
- Offer guidance and refer mentees to resources for aid in personal and academic endeavors
Research Assistant
Department of Learning Sciences at UCF
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Code over 700 sentences of student writing data to investigate the relationship between self-regulation and the writing process
- Organize data, collaborate with researchers to create effective coding systems, and graph data through Microsoft Excel
- Co-write on published research paper selected by the American Education Research Association (AERA) for presentation
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
05.2023
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experienced with IBM SPSS Software
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Critical Thinking
- Behavioral Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Compassion
Publications
Taub, M., Banzon, A. M., Outerbridge, S., Walker, L. R., Olivera, L., Salas, M., & Schneier, J. (2023). Towards scaffolding self-regulated writing: Implications for developing writing interventions in first-year writing. Metacognition and Learning, 18(3), 749–782. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-023-09357-8
Certification
- Certified Mandated Reporter | DCFS | 09/2023
- Certified Trained Mentor | Mentor Collective | 09/2022
- Licensed Florida Medicaid Provider | Florida AHCA | 09/2021
- Certified Registered Behavior Technician | BACB | 08/2021
Honors & Awards
- 2023 Harris Scholarship Recipient | 04/2023
- University of Central Florida Dean's List | 05/2022, 12/2021
- University of Central Florida's Excellence in Action Award Recipient | 05/2022
- UCF's Knights Write Showcase for First-Year Composition People’s Choice Award | 02/2021
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Communication Clubhouse
09.2023 - Current
Counselor-in-Training
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
09.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Department of Learning Sciences at UCF
02.2023 - 05.2023
Mentor
Knights2Knights Mentor Collective
09.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
07.2021 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Department of Learning Sciences at UCF
08.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
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