Dorian A. Beaver
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EDUCATION
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), Camarillo, CA……. May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Santa Monica College (SMC), Santa Monica, CA Dec. 2021
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide Certificate
West LA College Associate Arts Degrees in Psychology, Health Professions, Behavioral & Social Sciences, and Arts & Humanities May 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paraeducator - 1 Oct. 2022- March 2023
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
•. Worked with Special Needs students 1:1.
• Worked in the Resource Center as needed
Respite Caregiver Feb. 2022-Present
Cambrian Homecare Long Beach, CA
Provided individual support to clients with disabilities to complete daily tasks.
Provided a friendly environment to promote healthy social skills.
Assisted clients with basic hygiene and support with meal preparation.
Pier Mentor & Student Desk Assistant Aug. 2019-Dec. 2020
CSUCI Disability Accommodations and Support Services (DASS) Camarillo, CA
Communicated organizational and advocacy skills to mentees through one-on-one appointments.
Led workshop on study skills and effective habits for college success.
Ensured a safe working environment that promotes success in education
Student Desk Assistant Aug. 2017-June 2018
CSUCI Housing and Residential Education Camarillo, CA
Provided quality customer service to students with any questions regarding housing.
Handled and organized mail for all village residents
Performed administrative like answering phone calls, responding to emails, communicating with professional staff, etc.
Facilitated social events to foster a sense of community among students’ residents.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Therapy West, Culver City, CA Nov. 2023 -Present
• Assist pediatric occupational and physical therapists, as well as special ed teachers with therapy
routines as needed.
Member of Autism Club CSUCI, Camarillo, CA Spring 2018
Served as the first female speaker at “Light it Up Blue” representing females with Asperger’s
Student Senator, Disabled Students Office, West LA College, Santa Monica Feb.-June 2015
Represented and advocated for students with disabilities at West LA College
Volunteer, Saint John’s Hospital, Santa Monica, CA. Sept. 2011-March 2014
Assisted patients as needed and communicated with them to ensure quality care was provided
HONORS, AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Presenter, CSUCI Light It Up Blue Event, Camarillo, CA April 2017
Served as the first female to discuss personal insights about living with Asperger’s.
Educated community about abolishing negative stereotypes about students with Asperger’s.
Established a network that provided further opportunities to speak about Asperger’s.