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Yessenia Lara

Los Angeles,USA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Practicum Student

Azusa Pacific University
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members and integrated their feedback
  • Developed client rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes
  • Utilized culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive environment that catered to all families needs
  • Prepared children for procedures through age-appropriate education, easing anxieties and improving cooperation

Registered Behavior Technician

First Steps For Kids
07.2024 - Current
  • Have provided over 350 hours of direct one-on-one applied behavioral analysis to children with autism in a variety of settings
  • Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives
  • Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions

Babysitter

Private Family
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Have baby sat a one year old
  • Responsible for meals, snacks, and nap time routine
  • Provided safe environment for child to explore their curiosity and creativity
  • Engaged in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games
  • Responsibly watched child while parents were out
  • Communicated with parents

Student Assistant IV

Center For Child And Family Studies
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Cared for children 1-3
  • Responsible for feeding, dressing and daily activities
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues
  • Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster a fun learning environment

Campus Ambassador

The Women's Network
Davis , California
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Recruit 6-8 new members each month through outreach and social media
  • Build a marketing plan to recruit and retain members
  • Plan and organize 1-3 fundraisers per quarter
  • Assisted in increasing event attendance by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies for campus programs

Education

Master of Science - Child Life

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-2024

Timeline

Practicum Student

Azusa Pacific University
01.2025 - 04.2025

Registered Behavior Technician

First Steps For Kids
07.2024 - Current

Babysitter

Private Family
06.2024 - 07.2024

Student Assistant IV

Center For Child And Family Studies
03.2023 - 06.2024

Campus Ambassador

The Women's Network
07.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Child Life

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

University of California, Davis

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