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Vanessa Pedraza

Marietta

Summary

Compassionate and driven behavioral health professional with 2 years of hands-on experience supporting children and families through individualized therapeutic services and early intervention programs. Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), child development, and family collaboration. Committed to promoting emotional, developmental, and behavioral growth in diverse populations through evidence-based strategies and a caring, client-centered approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Specialist

Creative Solutions for Kids & Family Inc.
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide individualized behavioral counseling to clients using evidence-based practices
  • Collaborate with clinicians and families to create and implement treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate client documentation while adhering to confidentiality standards
  • Deliver educational materials to increase awareness and promote self-care
  • Manage caseloads and track client progress toward therapeutic goals

Behavioral Therapist

Accel Therapies
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Delivered ABA-based therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder
  • Conducted behavior assessments and customized interventions to meet goals
  • Promoted social, communication, and self-help skills
  • Maintained detailed session notes and collaborated with supervisors and parents

Child Caregiver (Private Families)

Marine Corps Base
03.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided nurturing care and engaging developmental support for young children
  • Designed daily routines and activities tailored to individual learning needs
  • Supported emotional regulation and transitions with empathy and patience
  • (Note: Not counted toward formal behavioral health experience, but demonstrates strong child development background.)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • Behavioral Health & Child Development
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Autism Spectrum Support
  • Early Intervention Strategies
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Data Collection & Reporting
  • Empathy & Active Listening
  • Family Collaboration
  • CPR Certified
  • Bilingual: Spanish & English
  • Behavioral treatment services
  • Anxiety management
  • Client coping mechanisms
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Behavior modification
  • Support services
  • Charting and other documentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid (Valid through [Insert Expiration Date])
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Trained
  • Confidentiality & Ethics in Behavioral Health

Languages

English – Native
Spanish – Fluent

Timeline

Behavioral Health Specialist

Creative Solutions for Kids & Family Inc.
08.2024 - Current

Behavioral Therapist

Accel Therapies
04.2024 - 08.2024

Child Caregiver (Private Families)

Marine Corps Base
03.2020 - 05.2023

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Moreno Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus

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