Sebastian Borja
Fresno,CA - California
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
BICC
01.2023 - Current
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Research Assistant- Dr. Rosa Toro
Fresno State
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Participated in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Assisted with data collection, codding data, and data analysis using SPSS, Qualtrics, and Excel.
- Called participants and administered surveys in Spanish and English via phone call.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Registered Behavior Technician
California Autism Center & Learning Group
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked one on one with clients to develop functional life skills, social skills, and manage difficult behaviors.
- Responsible for collecting data and implementing individualized interventions.
- Worked collaboratively with others in a team to meet client goals and ensure methodological consistency across team members.
Psychology Honors Student
Fresno State
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked individually with a faculty mentor on an original research project.
- Enhanced critical thinking, research, and writing skills by identifying gaps in existing literature, conducting thorough research and data analysis, and producing a comprehensive thesis.
- Delivered a research poster presentation at the 2022 Western Psychological Association conference.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2023
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Registered Behavior Technician
- CPI Trained
- Research Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Teamwork
Conference Presentations
- "Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype Experiences Among Latinx College Students: Links to Well-Being and Impact of Familism" Western Psychological Association Annual Conference Portland, OR (2022)
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
BICC
01.2023 - Current
Psychology Honors Student
Fresno State
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
California Autism Center & Learning Group
02.2020 - 01.2023
Research Assistant- Dr. Rosa Toro
Fresno State
01.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
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