Selena Santana
Lynwood,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional dedicated to patient/client health. Excels in communication and patience with children ensuring positive interactions with patients and families to promote patient overall health and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Behavior Therapist
Behavior Frontiers
San Diego, California
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented a supporting and structured environment with direct communication, and fostering self-advocacy with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience in direct intervention with 3- to 5-year-olds with ASD.
- Collaborated directly with the BCBA (case manager), supervisors, and families to ensure effective intervention strategies
- Collected data analysis and documented client progress through detailed notes
Part Time Student Teacher Aide
UCSD Early Childhood Education Center
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Directly assisted teachers in providing educational care and support for children
- Prepared lesson materials, supervise during class and play time activities, assist with feeding, hygiene, and basic needs.
- Delivered emotional and nurturing support and positive reinforcement to enhance child development and pursuit of their milestones
- Promoted cognitive and motor skill development through hands-on interaction and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Developmental Psychology
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2025
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Microsoft Power point and word program proficient
- Budget and finance director
- Child engagement strategies
- Leadership building and team cohesiveness strategies
- Effective communication
- Behavioral analysis
Affiliations
(2023-2025) Chapter President of Phi Lambda Rho Sorority Inc. at UCSD
A professional and academic based organization that promotes higher education of Latina women.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part Time Behavior Therapist
Behavior Frontiers
01.2025 - 06.2025
Part Time Student Teacher Aide
UCSD Early Childhood Education Center
09.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Developmental Psychology
University of California San Diego