MIGUEL CIFUENTES
Educational Pshychologist
Davis,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Neurodesarrollo Quito
Quito, EC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Trained parents and caregivers to support client treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Collaborated with treatment team and stakeholders to optimize client care by gathering information, tools and resources.
- Conducted behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition and develop client materials.
- Incorporated teaching and holistic training techniques to optimize client support.
- Implemented prescribed behavioral skills training to reduce problem behavior.
Crossfit Trainer and Owner
Euforia Crossfit
Quito, Ecuador
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Established classes to effectively match the skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 50 members.
- Utilized fitness expertise and creativity to develop crossfit class.
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
School Psychologist
Alessandro Volta School
Quito, Ecuador
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
Special Needs Caregiver
Mora Family
Quito, Ecuador
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Facilitated interactions with clients through communication aids.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
Special Needs Teacher
El Triangulo Foundation
Quito, Ecuador
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - School Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University
Quito/Ecuador 09.2008 - 09.2008
Skills
One-on-one sessions
Therapeutic Plans
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
Training and Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Therapist
Neurodesarrollo Quito
01.2019 - 01.2022
Crossfit Trainer and Owner
Euforia Crossfit
01.2013 - 12.2019
School Psychologist
Alessandro Volta School
06.2010 - 08.2012
Special Needs Caregiver
Mora Family
01.2009 - 12.2011
Special Needs Teacher
El Triangulo Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - School Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University
09.2008 - 09.2008