Rachel Manfreda

Communication Sciences and Disorders student with a BA in Psychology. Has 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities, mental health counseling, and event planning. Pursuing my second bachelor's degree and working towards my Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) licensure.

Student Assistant at CSUS, CARES (2025-08 – Present)

• Worked with students 1-on-1 as a personal shopper through the food pantry and assisted them with finding basic needs items, such as food, clothing, and personal care items
• Assisted students with referrals for other resources with the department, such as emergency housing, Cal-Fresh support, and counseling services
• Supported restocking, deliveries and donation processing

Guest Services at Santa Barbara Zoo (2025-05 – Present)

• Assigned various roles providing customer service, cash handling, and receptionist duties
• Provided guest education related to conservation efforts and animal facts

Paraeducator II, Special Education at Goleta Union School District (2023-10 – 2025-01)

• Assisted students with disabilities reach academic and behavior goals via one-on-one or group intervention
• Collected data based on student's current goals and discussed intervention plan with behavioral specialist
• Assisted students with skills related to emotional, social, or academic needs to promote independence
• Implemented support based on each student's behavioral intervention plan (BIP)
• Observed student's behavior and provided intervention and approved de-escalation strategies when necessary

Mental Health Peer at Counseling And Psychological Services, CSUCI (2022-08 – 2023-05)

• Held 1-on-1 sessions with students dealing with stress, anxiety, or adjustment difficulties
• Lead coordinator for tabling and events to promote counseling services and discuss current mental health issues among college students
• Planned an event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month gaining student participation in active prevention of sexual assault
• Assisted with social media campaigns, professional development, and expansion of the program
• Assisted with grant writing for an on-campus event

Area Coordinator, Mentor/Tutor at The Emily Shane Foundation (2021-09 – 2022-01)

• Managed tutoring program for the Oxnard, CA school districts
• Created schedules, planned meetings, and implemented different programs
• Assisted youth with homework assignments, habit changes, and skills to increase efficiency in school

Associate at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (2021-03 – 2021-08)

• Prepared recipe ingredients and cooked fresh items daily
• Greeted customers at the counter and handled transactions
• Restocked supplies and cleaned cooking stations before and after each shift

Associate at Bath And Body Works, Limited Brands (2020-10 – 2021-02)

• Managed customer interactions and provided price information and product details
• Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales

Kennel Technician at Santa Ynez Pet Hospital (2019-01 – 2020-10)

• Managed boarding and food orders
• Assisted with examinations and giving medication to boarding patients
• Observed hospitalized animals for injuries and/or changes in condition
• Janitorial Duties

Research Intern at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (2020-05 – 2020-07)

• Volunteered in studies to assist with labeling and delivering vials to lab rooms
• Assisted nurses with subjects, giving them supplies, and basic clean-up duties
• Participated in 14+ hours of research

Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences And Disorders – California State University, Sacramento (2026-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – California State University, Channel Islands (2023-05)