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Yujia (Cecilia) Tao

Saint Paul,MN

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Autism Behavioral Therapist

Partners In Excellence
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one ABA (Applied Behavioral Therapy) to a caseload of 8–10 clients, implementing individualized treatment plans to achieve targeted goals.
  • Accurately documented therapy sessions, including daily treatment notes, data collection, and parent communications, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
  • Monitored and redirected client behaviors using appropriate intervention strategies, promoting engagement and progress in therapy.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, safeguarding client privacy and reporting any violations per company policies.
  • Completed required technical training and participated in ongoing professional development to enhance therapeutic skills and effectiveness.

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
09.2023 - Current
  • Screened over 2000 articles for a literature review on children’s health outcome and sleep quality. Currently working towards a publishable paper.
  • Screened over 500 articles for a literature review on neighborhood effects and children's health outcome.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the Professor, PhD students, and other RAs.

Research Assistant

Macalester College
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted independent qualitative research on children’s racial development with one partner.
  • Chunked 40 transcripts of children identifying sources for racial development.
  • Attend two weekly meetings to contribute to consensus building and stay updated on research progress.

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Conducted qualitative research on Somali adolescents' health behaviors and media message perceptions by analyzing and coding four transcripts.
  • Designed and reviewed over 10 articles and 10 videos, contributing to the development of Quartics surveys and culturally tailored content for racial minority youth.
  • Conducted 8+ semi-structured interviews with parents and children (ages 6–12), transcribed 90-minute interview recordings, and took detailed field notes.
  • Applied qualitative coding techniques, including chunking and thematic coding, to identify key patterns and insights.
  • Collaborated in weekly research meetings with PhD students and RAs to discuss project progress, reach consensus, and refine methodologies.

Teaching Fellow

Breakthrough Twin Cities
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Designed, developed, and prepared class materials for daily ninth grade writing class and acting class of 10 students, Including syllabuses, lesson plans, course schedules, and visual representations.
  • Graded and evaluated assignments, held individual meeting with each student and their parents, and created sample papers.
  • Engaged in 100+ hours of training in lesson planning, classroom management, and student-centered teaching.
  • Supervised 50+ students during field trips and extracurricular activities.
  • Incorporated diverse and inclusive content into daily teaching and activity designing and organizing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
05-2024

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Autism Behavioral Therapist

Partners In Excellence
06.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
09.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Macalester College
09.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
06.2022 - 04.2024

Teaching Fellow

Breakthrough Twin Cities
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Macalester College

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