Leen Shahan
San Diego,CA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician
ABS Kids
11.2023 - Current
- Implement behavior intervention plans to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Provide in home and in center behavior therapy based on the principles of ABA to clients.
- Guided families in implementing behavior support strategies at home.
- Collect and record data on client behavior and progress, and communicate this information to the families and supervising BCBA.
- Assist in the development of skill acquisition programs to teach language, social, and daily living skills.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified BCBA of potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Write detailed medical reports for patients to ensure accurate documentation of their treatment plan.
- Scheduled and managed patients appointments.
Intern
Food Pantry and Community Garden
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided emergency food services, increased self-sufficiency, and improved health outcomes for guests.
- Interpreted English instructions to Arabic speakers
- Assisted guests in filling required forms and helped guests choose from a variety of nutritious foods.
- Making flyers to promote the pantry and its importance of increasing self-sufficiency and self-reliance.
Volunteer, Research Assistant
AIDS Walk & Run
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, and the importance of supporting those who lives with HIV.
- Raised funds to support HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs in San Diego County.
Program Evaluator
San Diego State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Created an evaluation report for the Foodshed program in Southeast San Diego to determine the efficiency and the program’s impact on healthy eating habits.
- Conducted 60 in-person and online surveys to help determine the participants experiences and barriers to accessing healthy foods.
Volunteer
The San Diego River Park Foundation
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted a point-in-time census of people living without shelter along the San Diego River to inform researchers and providers.
- Managed surveys and worked in small teams to collect data and monitor the health of the river, provide natural learning experiences to children and engage thousands of San Diegans to care about the river.
Student Researcher
San Diego State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Focused on anxiety among university college students and misuse of Adderall.
- Accountable for collecting secondary data using a cross-sectional study design to determine the relationship between Adderall use and anxiety levels among college students ages 18-23 in universities located in San Diego County.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2023
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician
ABS Kids
11.2023 - Current
Program Evaluator
San Diego State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
Food Pantry and Community Garden
10.2022 - 10.2023
Volunteer
The San Diego River Park Foundation
08.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer, Research Assistant
AIDS Walk & Run
08.2022 - 12.2022
Student Researcher
San Diego State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University