Sophie Kovacevich
San Clemente
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Irvine Unified School District, Irvine Adult Transition Program
09.2024 - Current
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans to reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote positive behavioral change in young adults with developmental disabilities.
- Teach functional communication and independent living skills through evidence-based ABA strategies.
- Collect behavioral data to monitor IEP goal progress.
Research Assistant
University Of California, Irvine
10.2024 - Current
- Helped to design and conduct a study on prosocial behavior representation in children's media.
- Analyzed experimental data from a intervention that provided low-income families with math-based baby books.
Research Assistant
Boston University
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed, collected data, and analyzed the results of a temporal attention experiment.
- Gathered previous literature to draft and write project proposals and reports.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
Boston University
05-2024
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): behavior assessment, intervention planning, and data collection
- Experimental design and data analysis
- Academic writing and research communication
- Python, MATLAB, and Bash
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Experience working in school settings with students with autism and intellectual disabilities across a range of support needs
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Timeline
Research Assistant
University Of California, Irvine
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Irvine Unified School District, Irvine Adult Transition Program
09.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Boston University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
Boston University
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