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Bryan Cova

@bryancova

Behavioral Interventionist delivering individualized ABA therapy and skill-building for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for hands-on experience that helps me grow toward becoming a medical professional—where I can support clients/students with structured care, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build strong clinical and data-informed skills.

I provide individualized ABA therapy to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities, focusing on skill acquisition (communication, social skills, adaptive living) and behavior reduction. I collaborate with a BCBA to adapt intervention strategies using ongoing data analysis and client progress, while maintaining high treatment fidelity (over 90% as measured by supervision).

Alongside my clinical work, I bring hands-on experience supporting students through Special Education Paraeducator roles and academic support work in a university math lab, where I helped with tutoring, group facilitation, and managing confidential information. I also completed clinical shadowing and assistance during a medical internship and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, bringing strong laboratory skills such as PCR, Western blotting, CRISPR kit work, and analytical instrumentation knowledge (IR, NMR, mass spectrometer). My goal is to build the experience I need to one day become a medical professional.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Behavioral Interventionist

Current

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Implemented individualized ABA therapy programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities, focusing on skill acquisition and behavior reduction. Collaborated with the BCBA to adapt interventions based on ongoing data and client progress while providing 1:1 in-home services.

ABA Therapy Behavior Reduction Data Analysis Collaboration With BCBAs Treatment Fidelity IEP BIP Objectives

Route Sales Associate

Frito-Lay

Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Drove a Frito-Lay route to deliver products to retail locations and managed unloading, inventory rotation, and product freshness. Sold and merchandised items by building displays and stocking shelves while executing promotions and ordering based on store needs and sales forecasts.

Truck Driving Inventory Management Stock Rotation Merchandising Display Building Stocking shelves Sales Forecasting DOT Compliance

Paraeducator Substitute

Desert Sands Unified School District

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Provided instructional support and supervision as a substitute paraeducator, assisting with IEP goal implementation and student activities. Supported student health and safety, including supervision during field trips, rest time, meals, and arrival and departure.

Student supervision Rest Time Supervision Departure Arrival Assistance

Paraeducator Special Education II

Desert Sands Unified School District

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Supported students by assisting with the implementation of IEP goals and objectives in and out of the classroom. Reinforced instruction individually or in small groups, supported students using computers and assistive technology, and helped monitor positive behavior programs as defined by the IEP.

Instructional Support Small Group Instruction Tutoring Assistive Technology Support Computer Skills Support Behavioral Redirection Student supervision

Academic Support Aide II-IV

New Mexico Highlands University

Aug 2018 - May 2022 (3 years 9 months)

Conducted tutoring hours in the math lab as directed by the Math Lab Facilitator and Director and provided student support as needed. Helped facilitate groups, aggregate data and survey students for scheduling study sessions and office hours, and assisted with admissions-related tasks while managing confidential information.

Tutoring Academic Support Math Lab Support Student Support Group Facilitation Data Aggregation Scheduling Support Admissions Support Confidentiality Orientation Participation

Intern

Centro Medico Cathedral City

Sep 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Assisted physicians, radiologists, and medical assistants by shadowing clinical work, greeting patients, and observing the care environment. Reviewed MRIs with a radiologist and supported patient interactions under staff supervision.

MRI Review Support Patient Greeting Medical Assistant

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New Mexico Highlands University

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Biochemistry

Grade: GPA 3.4/4.0

Activities and societies: Recipient of the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program; recipient of the NSF S-STEM Scholarship and NSF-AMP program.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology, graduating in May 2022. Received the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program award and an NSF S-STEM Scholarship and NSF-AMP program recognition.