EMILY MEJIA
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced intervention professional prepared to deliver impactful support and guidance to children and families. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in developmental assessment, individualized planning, and effective communication. Known for reliability, empathy, and fostering positive outcomes in diverse environments. Looking forward to grow more future endeavors that involve occupational therapy and further education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
Pediatric Smiles Therapy
Los Angeles
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered high-quality services by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and attending relevant professional development opportunities.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children"s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
- Promoted family engagement in the early intervention process by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child"s development at home.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes in planning interventions, leading to more effective outcomes for children served.
Registered Behavioral Tech
BEST
Los Angeles
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
Lead Tutor
Hooper Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Humble Hearts Academy
Hawthorne
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Social-emotional learning
- Intervention planning
- Documentation skills
- Pediatric therapy
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up to date on best practices in early childhood education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California 06.2020 - 06.2024
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Applied behavior analysis
- Emotional intelligence
- Play-based therapy
- Social-emotional learning
- Intervention planning
- Documentation skills
- Pediatric therapy
Timeline
Early Intervention Specialist
Pediatric Smiles Therapy
02.2023 - 06.2025
Registered Behavioral Tech
BEST
09.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University of Los Angeles
06.2020 - 06.2024
Lead Tutor
Hooper Avenue Elementary
06.2019 - 08.2021
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Humble Hearts Academy
01.2018 - 05.2019