Verbal Behavior Associates
Soralla Marquez, M.S. is a Behavior Interventionalist at Verbal Behavior Associates since June 2019, bringing extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Previous positions include Human Resources Assistant at SeaWorld San Diego, Key Holder at Casual Male XL, and Head Cashier/Digital Lead at Barnes & Noble, where responsibilities included training and coaching staff. Soralla held roles as a Field Organizer with Neighborhood Legislature, Program Associate at Executive Service Corps of Southern California, and as a bilingual Internal Organizer and Organizer-In-Training with AFSCME Local 3299 and AFSCME, respectively. Early experience includes a teaching role at Social Advocates for Youth. Soralla holds a Master’s degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies from UC Santa Barbara, and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies for Elementary School Teachers from Southwestern College.
Verbal Behavior Associates
Who is VBA? Currently partnering with dozens of Southern California school districts, Verbal Behavior Associates (VBA) is a team of roughly 200 credentialed behavioral instructors, Ph.D.’s and other experts who believe all children can be taught to lead independent, fulfilling, and happy lives. VBA works hard to give every child a voice. We focus on setting the highest standards for Applied Behavior Analysis, and recognize that the student is ALWAYS right. We provide instruction and programming that is entirely learner-driven. From general education to moderate/severe cases, we understand what makes your child succeed, and are dedicated to crafting success in whatever form it takes for every individual with autism. Whether you’re a long-time member of the community or have lots of new questions, talk to us about the challenges you’re facing at home or at school. VBA’s professionals are all available for consultation, assistance, support and training…and if we don’t know the answers, we’ll point you towards resources. Turn to VBA for your language development needs, and let us help you give YOUR child a voice. Because success looks different for every family, and we know how to get you there. VBA gives every child a voice. 200± credentialed behavioral instructors, Ph.D.’s & experts convinced all kids can be taught to lead independent, fulfilling, happy lives. High standards for Applied Behavior Analysis recognize the student’s ALWAYS right.