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Vayda McLane

Vayda McLane

Eagle,ID

Summary

Being in the field of Psychology, I am determined to help others improve their lives and create environments that are welcoming and inclusive. I am striving towards a new career in a more administrative setting. I love to talk to others and hear their stories on their goals and help them get there.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Interventionist

Life Counseling Center
Nampa, Idaho
10.2025 - 09.2026
  • Supported elementary and middle school students in managing maladaptive behaviors, enhancing their learning and social interactions.
  • Used quantitative and qualitative data to implement behavioral plans for clients to track their progression and regression in their life skills and behavioral goals to help increase their quality of life.
  • Delivered in-home services to clients, assisting with daily life skills including hygiene, meal preparation, and community engagement.

Paraeducator, Severe Needs

The Creekside School
San Jose, California
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Supported teachers in addressing needs of students with severe autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities, enhancing their learning experiences.
  • Facilitated OT and speech services for students by assisting with AAC devices to express wants and needs, promoting effective communication and access to tangible items.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Gilroy Unified School District
Gilroy, California
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Created safe and inclusive classrooms for teachers who taught students with special needs.
  • Formed bonds with students to express their concerns and feel comfortable with me to advocate for them.
  • Assisted students with work provided by their teachers and helped them manage their emotions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2022

General Education

Christopher High School
Gilroy, CA
06-2017

Crisis Intervention Trainined

CPR Certified

Skills

  • Data analysis - I am able to read quantitative graphs and written data to create new strategies towards approaching failing problems
  • Communication and feedback - I am able to bring forth hard conversations with others that might be upsetting, but truthful I handle feedback very well and take the feedback in order to make changes to my work and myself
  • Team Player - I love being apart of a team that is able to collaborate together and works with one another to make the work environment a better place
  • Adaptivity- When in a new situation or work environment, I am confident and excited to learn everything I possibly can to fit in and be successful

Timeline

Behavior Interventionist

Life Counseling Center
10.2025 - 09.2026

Paraeducator, Severe Needs

The Creekside School
01.2025 - 09.2025

Paraeducator, Special Education

Gilroy Unified School District
06.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Santa Cruz

General Education

Christopher High School

Crisis Intervention Trainined

CPR Certified
Vayda McLane