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Evita Andon

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Acting And Theater
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Child Development
  • Genetics
  • Poetry
  • Spanish
  • Music

Reading

  • True Story
  • Psychology
  • Suspense
  • Tragedy
  • Thriller
  • Spirituality

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I am a first-generation, minority student and a single mother of 3. My youngest son, Jayden, was diagnosed with severe autism at 18 months old, and the lack of resources in my community left us on a waiting list for 3 years for services, which was detrimental to his development. After he began self-harming as a toddler, and my cries for help fell on deaf ears, I knew my only option was to return to school to gain as much knowledge as possible, to not only help him, but also other children in my community. My goal is to earn my bachelor's degree in Psychology and move into a graduate program to become a Certified Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist. But, my dream career would be to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (which would require a lot of funds and not much more education). Communities like mine need more resources, advocates, and providers to improve the quality of life for the growing number of autistic children and support their families. My education is just the beginning of my path to changing lives and my community.

Education

Eastern Oregon University

Bachelor's degree program

2002 – 2027

Majors:
  • Psychology, Other
  • Behavioral Sciences
Minors:
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Ball State University, Truman State University
Majors of interest:
Behavioral Sciences, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Assembly Line Worker

    Manufacturing · Outdoors RV Manufacturing Inc

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2023

  • Machine Operator/Lumber Grader

    Paper & Forest Products · Woodgrain Inc.

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Individual & Family Services
Dream career goals:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Work experience:
10+ years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
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