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Mayra Saavedra

Cerritos,CA

Summary

Skilled speech-language pathology graduate student with over 8 years of experience as a certified RBT providing assent-based therapy to children with autism and developmental disorders. Adept at conducting assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Strong emphasis on team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, with a focus on effectively supporting functional communication and language development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Technician

Kadiant
05.2017 - 10.2025

Senior Registered Behavior Technician (May 2018- October 2025)

  • Conducted 1:1 intervention with toddlers, children, young adolescents, and young adults.
  • Provided play-based therapy for toddlers and children.
  • Collaborated with families/ caregivers within the home.
  • Collaborated with other professionals (OT, SLP, PT, school staff).
  • Followed intervention plans customized for home, clinic, and school settings.
  • Monitored client progress and collaborated with the care team on changes to programming as needed.
  • Created and prepared intervention materials for clinical sessions.
  • Reported on client hours, newly mastered programs, and behavioral data at team meetings.
  • Overlapped new therapists with clients and provided models of intervention strategies.
  • Assisted in parent training.
  • Relayed all questions and concerns reported by staff, parents, and teachers to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Behavioral Technician (May 2017- May 2018)

  • Utilized ABA learning strategies with clients (DTT, VB, NET, FCT).
  • Directly implemented behavior management plans.
  • Observed, monitored, and recorded behaviors through accurate antecedent-behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Assisted in functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and alternative behaviors.
  • Organized activities designed to promote social and behavioral development.
  • Maintained a fun and safe learning environment for the client to learn and grow.

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
05-2027

Post-Baccalaureate - Speech-Language Pathology

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
05-2017

Skills

  • Observant
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Social skills training
  • Telepractice proficiency
  • Active Listener
  • Patient
  • Trained in behavioral management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience with utilizing Ensora

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Safety-Care Training

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Kadiant
05.2017 - 10.2025

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Post-Baccalaureate - Speech-Language Pathology

California State University, San Marcos

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Merced