Work Experience

Sara Lin // May 22nd, 2021

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Research Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY October 2020 – Present
Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine
  • Worked alongside MyHand research team on a cross-disciplinary project funded by the NIH
  • Generated list of target contacts and distributed study information to recruit participants
  • Interviewed participants according to IRB-approved script, conducted evaluations, and recorded data

Behavior Therapy Technician

Crystal Run Village, Middletown, New York October 2017 – September 2019
  • Established behavior supports for people with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
  • Implemented methods for data collection, FBAs, and Behavior Support Plans
  • Analyzed patterns in behavior to identify proactive methods and intervention strategies in conjunction with the BCBA. Provided training as needed to ensure staff compliance with plan
  • Maintained working knowledge about behavioral and psychological needs of each individual served. Organized clinical meetings, conducted direct observations, reviewed documents, and charted data from assigned sites on weekly and monthly basis
  • Attended staff meetings, team programming meetings, and psychiatric appointments as needed. Sent consults with relevant behavior data and occurrences to psychiatric prescriber

Direct Support Professional

Crystal Run Village, Washingtonville, New York March 2015 – October 2017
  • Provided behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Documented notable behavioral, social, and medical occurrences to ensure proper evaluation
  • Obtained certification to administer approved treatments and medications
  • Implemented long-term treatment plans involving behavioral, psychological, and medical care
  • Encouraged consumer independence and achievement of person-centered goals

Copy Editor & Contributing Writer

Guiding Tech, guidingtech.com July 2014 – June 2015
  • Reviewed stylization, performed image editing, facilitated throughput for all articles published on site
  • Remained informed on latest technology in order to conduct detailed proofreading and add relevant humor
  • Coordinated interpersonal interaction with writers and executive editor throughout publishing process

Applied Behavior Analysis Tutor

Institute for Child Development, Binghamton, New York August 2010 – May 2011
  • Enrolled in prestigious program in the Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation at the Institute for Child Development
  • Received rigorous training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior modification
  • Actively engaged in classroom, running strict protocols to tutor children with ASD in social, communication, and academic areas