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Melanie's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
California State University-Fullerton
Graduate Degree
California State University-Fullerton
Certification
Applied Behavior Analysis
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Medical and Health Services Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Applied Psychology
Graduate Degree: Applied Psychology
Certification
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I worked with children in an after school program.
2.
Then I obtained a BS in Child Development.
3.
Followed by a MA in Child Development.
4.
Then I got a job working for an ABA agency.
5.
I got promoted to Director within three years.
6.
After promotion I enrolled in a post graduate certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.
7.
Then I continued to manage the agency and educate more families and employees.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
I honestly never encountered any noise. I was always told I should never ever give up and strive to be the best I can be. I was always encouraged to pursue an education and to stop at nothing to be successful.
How I responded:
Regardless of what anyone says, it's up to you to decide how you want to live your life and pursue your dreams. I always kept my goals my main focus, and I never let anything derail me from getting what I wanted out of life. Education, obtaining a career, having a family were all obtainable goals, it just took time to get them, but the wait is well worth the sacrifice.