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Michelle Posada Avila

Chula Vista

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated student with a passion for mental health and awareness. Skilled in creating nurturing, safe environments for children and vulnerable individuals, with a strong understanding of behavioral and emotional needs. Proven ability to communicate effectively, manage responsibilities independently, and apply psychological insight to support well-being. Eager to integrate practical experience with academic knowledge to pursue roles at the intersection of mental health, caregiving, and the justice system.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Owner/Operator

Child Care
Chula Vista
09.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication abilities and problem solving skills when interacting with both parents and children in order to ensure safety, growth, and development.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self- concepts.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to bring behaviors to parents' attention.
  • Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors in children using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.

Caregiver, Special Needs

IHSS Public Authority
Chula Vista
12.2022 - Current
  • Responded to physical, emotional and developmental needs of an individual with autism.
  • Recognized early signs of distress and responded accordingly
  • Fostered an atmosphere of trust and respect through positive interactions with all individuals involved in the care process.
  • Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events.
  • Engaged client through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.

Behavior Technician

LEARN Behavioral - Autism Spectrum Therapies
San Diego
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Utilized applied behavior analysis principles and techniques to reinforce desired behaviors in children with autism and other special needs.
  • Implemented a wide variety of cognitive, social, and community integration activities for children to achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with families and other professionals to coordinate care and implement behavior treatment plans for children with autism.
  • Assisted in behavior data collection and behavior log maintenance.

Research Assistant

UCSD Social Cognition and Learning Lab
La Jolla
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Developmental psychology lab that studies how infants think and make decisions.
  • Generated and analyzed research data on infant behavior using statistical software programs.
  • Helped managed multiple research projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines efficiently.
  • Performed literature reviews to identify current trends in the developmental psychology field.
  • Collaborated with faculty members and other research assistants to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing databases.
  • Developmental psychology lab that studies how infants think and make decisions.

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Anaheim, CA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Clinical Psychology

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06-2022

Skills

  • Behavior Technician
  • Leadership
  • Bilingual - Spanish
  • Computer proficiency
  • Group and Individual Care
  • Daycare Management
  • Judgement and Decision-Making
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Coordination and Teamwork

Certification

  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Health & Safety training

Affiliations

  • Executive Board member of Global Medical Brigades - Organization that implements sustainable health systems in under-resourced communities.
  • Girls Soccer Coach at Chula Vista High School

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Behavior Technician

LEARN Behavioral - Autism Spectrum Therapies
10.2023 - 01.2024

Caregiver, Special Needs

IHSS Public Authority
12.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

UCSD Social Cognition and Learning Lab
01.2022 - 04.2022

Daycare Owner/Operator

Child Care
09.2020 - Current

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Clinical Psychology

University of California-San Diego

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