Sinai Benitez
TACOMA,WA
Summary
Educational Psychology PhD. Candidate focusing on researching creativity and innovation used in interventions for children with autism. Completed Masters and Bachelor's in Psychology with a background in Chemistry. Over 10 years of experience working with various providers including family and healthcare providers in intervention planning, assessments, and specialized plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. Motivated to learn, grow, and find solutions to help meet each individual's needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychology Associate/Behavioral Specialist
DSHS DDA
03.2021 - Current
- Successfully conducted, trained, and implemented Functional Behavioral Assessments for Positive Behavior Support Plans for participants in the program
- Active Train the Trainer for Statewide Services such as Trauma Informed Care and Therapeutic Options
- Successfully launched program protocols for successful management of crisis both in community and program
- Created and launched program intervention- Schedule Incentive Plan to support participants in program
- Created and launched Restorative Approach program-wide, currently being consider for policy integration
- Prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals and other providers to formulate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Identified psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops, and seminars.
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through a range of planned activities and programs.
- Provided Supervision and Training to team-members on behavioral interventions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Led team projects such as participant transitions, hiring events, and protocol and plans rollout, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education and Behavioral Support Specialist
Relife School
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented interventions (i.e., social skills, executive functions, behavioral regulations).
- Experienced working with diverse populations of students varying levels of education from high school to graduate level
- Completed data management, including recording, input, and summary.
- Collaboratively work with teachers, administration, school psychologists, and behavioral analysts to modify educational plans as needed.
- Elaborated learning and content strategies to meet the needs of the students
- Engaged learners through innovative course content and latest research implementation
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Family Solutions
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided behavioral therapy one on one sessions (i.e, at home, clinic, school settings) for children with ASD and developmental delay high to low functioning.
- Curriculum development
- Worked with teachers, BCBA and school psychologists and parents to modify children's plan resulting in increase of positive social behaviors
- Provided reduction and acquisitions interventions per BCBA guidelines.
- Data collection and graphing.
Teaching Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted faculty members with classroom management through blackboard, supported professor's lesson delivery
- Mentored students as needed in the area of psychology
- Assisted during laboratory cleaning and set up when necessary during research incentives.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Nursing Assistant
HCR MANOR CARE
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted long term and short term patients with their daily activities including therapy sessions and life skills.
- Provided range of motion techniques and helped with daily hygiene.
Sales Associate, •Customer Representative
Cricket Wireless
- Provided customers with guidance on the best deals and plans.
- Promoted sales events and coordinated store inventory with Manager's supervision.
Tennis Coach Assistant Volunteer
TACO TENNIS ACADEMY
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Assisted teaching tennis techniques to children from all ages during summer camp.
- Had the opportunity to assist with children with developmental delay.
- Provided assistance with training, conditioning and beginners.
- Trained children for ATP and other competitions.
Education
PhD. - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Master of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual- Spanish-English
- Undergraduate and Graduate Experience
- Collaborative Expertise both in education, residential and clinical settings
- Educational Implementation Support
- Curriculum design and modification
- Innovation in Education Advocate
- Individual and Family support
- Mediation and Crisis Intervention
- Individualized education programs (IEP)
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Data-collection and input
- Data Analyst Experience
- Statistical Data Experience
- Cultural Integration
- Counseling and Therapy
- Proficient in various software (ie, Therap, SPSS, Blackboard, Canvas and Seesaw)
Certification
Research Educational Psychology – Child and Adolescent Development
Behavioral Therapist certified by Board Certified of Behavioral Analysts – 40 hour training completed
Emergency Certification - Verbal, Physical
Right Response
CPR/ First Aid
Certified Nursing Assistant – HIPPA and OSHA Compliant
HIV/AIDS
Medical Assistant
Additional Information
- 2021 Leadership , National Society of Leadership and Success
- 2020 International Honor Society in Psychology
- 2019 Innate Minds Executive Functions- Program Leader
- 2019-Current Ashford Honor Roll-
- Fall 2018 Relay for Life Volunteer Baptist Hospital of Miami
- 2018 Cardiac/Thoracic /Pediatric Care Partner
- 2015-2017 Cancer Awareness Team
- 2017 Suicide Prevention Research Volunteer Assistant
- Fall 2017 Care Partner Nurse of the Week Award
- 2016-2017 Jackson South Volunteer - Over 300 hours
Timeline
Psychology Associate/Behavioral Specialist
DSHS DDA
03.2021 - Current
Education and Behavioral Support Specialist
Relife School
10.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Family Solutions
07.2017 - 10.2019
Teaching Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
06.2015 - 08.2017
Nursing Assistant
HCR MANOR CARE
08.2014 - 02.2015
Tennis Coach Assistant Volunteer
TACO TENNIS ACADEMY
08.2011 - 07.2013
Sales Associate, •Customer Representative
Cricket Wireless
PhD. - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Research Educational Psychology – Child and Adolescent Development
Behavioral Therapist certified by Board Certified of Behavioral Analysts – 40 hour training completed
Emergency Certification - Verbal, Physical
Right Response
CPR/ First Aid
Certified Nursing Assistant – HIPPA and OSHA Compliant
HIV/AIDS
Medical Assistant
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