MACKENZIE SELL
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Prospective dental school student looking for dental assistant opportunities in the Los Angeles area. Educated, versatile professional with extensive experience providing support to paperless medical offices. Proficient in the areas of electronic medical records (EMR) management, cleaning and sterilization, and hazard control. Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail dedicated to providing customer service to patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
BIllings, MT
06.2024 - Current
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
Founder/President
Sensory Smiles, LLC
Billings, MT
09.2016 - Current
- Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify need
- Filed all necessary paperwork with state and federal governments to obtain non-profit status
- Prepare packages and deliver them to physicians and dental offices
- Keep supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
Research Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Growing and identifying different types of wild yeast collected from the Los Angeles area.
- Collecting the samples, preparing them with liquid media, collecting yeast growth, and identifying the yeast types.
- Plan or direct research, development, or production activities
- Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives
- Conduct standardized biological, microbiological, or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances
- Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Microbiology Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for setting up and cleaning up the lab, assisting the students with microbiology techniques, grading, and giving feedback about the course.
- Evaluate and grade students' classwork, assignments, and papers.
- Plan, evaluated, and revised course content course materials, and methods of instruction
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Prepare course materials, such as rubrics, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Supervise students' laboratory work.
Preventative Assistant
Pediatric Dental Specialists
Billings, Montana
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify needs
- Filed all necessary paperwork with state and federal governments to obtain non-profit status
- Prepare packages and deliver them to physicians and dental offices
- Keep supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
Behavior Technician Assistant
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Billings, MT
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted child with autism on weekly community outings including swimming, bowling, nature walks, and trips to restaurants and movie theaters
- Ensured proper supervision, safety, and security of children while in the community
- Developed strong working relationships with other children, parents or guardians, and other technicians through effective communication and active listening skills
- Cultivated positive relationships with children by interacting during activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola Marymount University
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Billings Senior High School
05.2020
Skills
- Experienced
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Behavioral Management
- ABA techniques
- Client Relationship Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Education
- Oral Healthcare
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Pediatrics
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant 7/23/2024
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Microbiology Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
08.2023 - 01.2024
Preventative Assistant
Pediatric Dental Specialists
09.2017 - 10.2019
Founder/President
Sensory Smiles, LLC
09.2016 - Current
Behavior Technician Assistant
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
06.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola Marymount University
High School Diploma -
Billings Senior High School
- Registered Dental Assistant 7/23/2024
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