Yessenia Lara
Los Angeles,USA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Azusa Pacific University
Pomona, CA
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
Redondo Beach, CA
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
Santa Monica, CA
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
Davis, USA
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, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2024
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