SAMIRA AGUILAR (they/them)
Mentor
Paramount,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in child development and behavioral therapy, honed at Kyo Care Autism Therapy. Proven ability to facilitate workshops and provide academic support, fostering skill building and effective communication. Committed to empowering students through empathetic mentorship and innovative learning experiences. Reliable mentor prepared to take on a new role focused on developing emotional, social, and life skills. Strengths include communication, activity planning, and problem-solving. Well-versed in working with individuals of all ages.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
Crear Futuros
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- One-on-one mentorship with first, second, and transfer students.
- Telling mentees about wellness and academic support events.
- Create, promote, and perform workshops.
- Go on field trips to industry partners (e.g., CAA, guest panels).
- Guided mentees in career development and personal growth strategies.
Assistant
Pathways Program
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Assist with various program events as needed.
- Provide support for workshops, student activities, and administrative tasks.
- Help ensure smooth execution of program operations and student engagement.
- Assisted management with scheduling and planning team meetings and events.
OSD Notetaker
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Submit the notes within 24 hours of the class.
- Provide reminders of tests, due dates, and class meetings.
- Provide information that the professor mentions, which is not on the slides.
- Recorded lectures and discussions for student accessibility and reference.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Kyo Care Autism Therapy
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Do 1:1 therapy sessions with clients, either at school, in homes, or in community settings.
- Implement BIPs while using principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
- Monitor client behaviors and progress toward goals.
- Accurately document sessions using behavior-tracking systems.
- Provide data to BCBAs for analysis and plan adjustments.
- Implemented individualized therapy plans for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Teacher Assistant
Webster Head Start
Long Beach, CA
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Helps create and set up activities.
- Help decorate the classroom.
- In charge of managing technology.
- Have special lessons with the students (i.e., about music, bugs, and animals).
- Managed classroom supplies and materials to ensure a productive environment.
- Observed student behavior and reported concerns to lead teachers promptly.
- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child Development
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06.2022
Skills
- Child development
- Behavioral therapy
- Workshop facilitation
- Note-taking skills
- Classroom management
- Academic support
- Effective communication
- Empathetic approach
- Skill building
Honors And Awards
- Paramount High School, 2018-2022, Pirate Honor Roll; VAPA award; AVID stole; Volunteer Cord; Choir pin; Choir president award
- Dean’s List Recipient, 2024-2025
Leadership Experience
- Choir President, Corsairs Honors Choir, Paramount High School, 2021-2022
- CREAR Futuros Mentor, CREAR Futuros, California State University-Los Angeles, 2025-2026
Reference
Markesiha Penn-Kai, Kyo Care, 877.264.6747
Timeline
Mentor
Crear Futuros
08.2025 - Current
Assistant
Pathways Program
08.2025 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Kyo Care Autism Therapy
10.2024 - 07.2025
OSD Notetaker
Cal State Los Angeles
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Webster Head Start
08.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child Development
Cal State Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School