Tamisha Singh
Irvine,CA
Summary
Psychology undergraduate with strong research skills and expertise in analyzing behavioral patterns, identifying individual needs, and offering effective strategies for social, natural, and academic settings. Well-versed in addressing mental health and learning disorders with a keen interest in social issues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Capistrano Unified School District
San Juan Capistrano , CA
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Provided additional support during state testing periods including administering tests, monitoring time limits and assisting with accommodations when necessary.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction through computer programs or online resources.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans that addressed the specific needs of each student.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and school administrators on their academic performance.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
Mental Health Support Worker
Royale Health Care
Mission Viejo
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions using an electronic health record system.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
- Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, substance abuse.
- Supported family members of clients by providing psychoeducational and counseling interventions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support individuals in overcoming mental and emotional problems.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners, Downey CA
Costa Mesa
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA07-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Customer Relations
- Team building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Training & Development
- Networking
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Planning
- Self-Directed
- Collaboration
- Research
- Supervision and leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Creative
Accomplishments
- Classified employee of the year nominee
- Honored for Special Education Celebration
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Enrichment volunteer with at risk inner youth.
- Serve as a lead teacher in children's ministry
Certification
o CPR/First Aid
o Mandated Reporter
o Collaborating with Multigenerational Team, Diversity and Accommodation
o Unconscious Bias
o Blood Borne Pathogen Awareness
o Behavior Support: Function of Behavior, Prevention, Intervention and Postprevention
o CA RDT
o CPI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Capistrano Unified School District
05.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners, Downey CA
10.2020 - 03.2021
Mental Health Support Worker
Royale Health Care
05.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
o CPR/First Aid
o Mandated Reporter
o Collaborating with Multigenerational Team, Diversity and Accommodation
o Unconscious Bias
o Blood Borne Pathogen Awareness
o Behavior Support: Function of Behavior, Prevention, Intervention and Postprevention
o CA RDT
o CPI
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