Marlen Zendejas
CALEXICO
Summary
Personable and empathetic, equipped to provide compassionate care and support. Possesses foundational understanding of behavioral analysis principles and techniques, including data collection and intervention strategies. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills for impactful contributions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
C.H.A.R.L.E.E. Family Care
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the industry.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through skill-building activities tailored to their specific strengths and interests.
- Encouraged positive peer interactions among clients through structured group activities designed to foster social connections and cooperation.
- Strengthened family relationships through effective collaboration with parents, caregivers, and other involved individuals in the treatment process.
- Ensured client confidentiality per HIPAA regulations while sharing pertinent information with relevant parties involved in the treatment process.
- Enhanced client progress by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on specific needs.
- Improved client communication skills through targeted social skills training and group therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for each client, addressing various aspects of their developmental needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, diffusing volatile situations and maintaining a safe environment for all involved.
Behavior Interventionist
About Behavior Consulting
08.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavior intervention methodologies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Student Assistant
San Diego State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to students and staff at the front desk, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Enhanced office organization by developing efficient filing system, significantly reducing retrieval time.
- Improved accuracy of student records by diligently updating database information.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to promote positive interactions among students during group activities.
- Monitored student performance during assessments, providing necessary accommodations as needed per IEP guidelines.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Stock Associate
Ross Dress For Less
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06.2022
Associate of Science - General Science
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA06.2018
Skills
- Parenting skills education
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Emotional regulation
- Applied behavior analysis
- Documentation
- Professional ethics and boundaries
- Counseling
- Student support
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Administrative Support
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
C.H.A.R.L.E.E. Family Care
08.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
About Behavior Consulting
08.2024 - Current
Student Assistant
San Diego State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Stock Associate
Ross Dress For Less
05.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Associate of Science - General Science
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
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