Kory Dodson
Motivated student-athlete and aspiring healthcare professional with strong leadership and communication skills
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About
Motivated student-athlete and aspiring healthcare professional with strong leadership and communication skills. High-achieving 2025 graduate with a proven record of academic excellence (4.5 GPA, Highest Honors), athletic leadership as a four-year varsity basketball captain, and community engagement through STEM volunteer work.
Experienced Behavior
Technician providing direct support to children with developmental and behavioral needs. Skilled writer with awards for essays and poetry on social topics; reliable, organized, and dedicated to patient-focused care, mental health advocacy, and team success. Passionate about promoting wellness and making a positive impact in healthcare and behavioral health environments.
Experience
Behavior Technician - Behavioral Health Works
(2025-11)
- Provide one-on-one behavioral therapy services to children with developmental and behavioral challenges, including autism spectrum disorder.
- Implement individualized treatment plans under supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Support development of communication, social, and daily living skills using evidence-based behavioral strategies.
- Collect and document data on client progress to support treatment evaluation and goal adjustment.
- Work closely with families, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote consistent behavioral support.
- Adapt interventions to support special education students in academic and structured learning environments.
Peer Wellness Leader - Poly Wellness Peer Educators (PWPE)
(2023 - 2025)
- Promoted mental health awareness and campus wellness through student leadership initiatives.
- Collaborated with counselors and teachers to organize stress management and mindfulness events.
- Served as a peer mentor supporting students' emotional well-being.
Volunteer - Youth Mentor & Program Assistant - UC Riverside STEM Summer Camp
(2023-06 - 2023-08)
- Assisted instructors with hands-on STEM activities for K–8 students while ensuring safety and engagement.
Varsity Basketball Captain - Riverside Polytechnic High School - Riverside, CA
(2021 - 2025)
- Led teammates through practices, games, and team-building activities promoting discipline and teamwork.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology - Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) (2025-06)
High School Diploma - Riverside Polytechnic High School (2021-08 - 2025-05)
