Registered Behavior Technician - WITHIN ME THERAPY, LLC - Lanham, MD
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Provided direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
- Ran skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior Analysis
- Completed weekly program writing and maintained client(s) program book(s)
- Worked with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to implement individualized treatment plans regularly
- Collaborated with the BCBA in weekly supervision and participated in monthly team meetings with the BCBA, and client/family to ensure consistent and effective treatment
- Collected data and graphed data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software (e.g., Rethink) per session
- Documented all client(s) sessions by writing complete and accurate session notes per session, obtained a parent/guardian signature, and verified the session time for payroll purposes
- Maintained a positive and supportive environment to include respect and confidentiality for all clients and their families
Registered Behavior Technician - SRPINGHEALTH - Louisville, KY
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
- Provided 1:1 therapy to youth with a developmental disability in home and/or community-based settings
- Implemented treatment goals under the supervision of the analyst
- Provided adequate feedback regarding client progress to supervisor weekly
- Facilitated teaching of communication, self-help, social skills, and other targeted treatment goals in therapy sessions
- Tracked client progress and program data using ABA software
- Participated in ongoing behavior analysis training as a part of the state team bi-annually
Special Education Teacher - ST COLETTA OF GREATER WASHINGTON - Washington, DC
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
Instructed young adults between the ages of 18-22 with an identified disability at a special education school. Responsible for supervision and overall accountability to five paraprofessionals and one teaching assistant assigned to my classroom.
- Evaluated classroom staff, provided training, instruction, and support
- Developed and implemented an individualized education plan (IEP) for each student
- Students were assessed both formally and informally to determine their areas of strength and areas of need
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, and developed behavior intervention plans, and/or other reports (ESY, justification for one-to-one, etc.) as needed
- Delivered developmentally appropriate instruction based on each student's skill level and ability
- Provided written plans and activities for classroom staff to facilitate with an assigned student
- Prepared quarterly progress reports (QPR) for students assigned to me
- Collected data using a variety of methods to document students' progress
- Led weekly team meetings to design theme-based plans and activities, individualized for each student according to their needs
- Completed weekly team meeting notes that reflected therapists' participation and assignments for support staff
- Coordinated with other teachers and staff during team meetings
- Provided and had available daily written plans (lesson plan books) visible in the classroom
- Attended all weekly staff meetings, read staff meeting notes and planned lessons based on the feedback received
- Attended and participate in all staff development meetings weekly
- Led and schedule student staffing with Special Education Coordinator or Assistant Principal on an as needed basis
Early Intervention Behavior Therapist - SUNRISE EARLY INTERVENTION - Washington, DC
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Provided direct client care in a one on one or group setting utilizing teaching and natural environment settings
- Followed the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and implemented treatment plans as prescribed
- Provided data and record keeping on training protocols
- Collected and record observational client skills and behaviors
- Assisted the parent and/or caregiver in training protocols as prescribed to encourage progress and provide quality family/caregiver training
Special Education Teacher-Resource - ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Arlington, VA
(2018-01 - 2020-12)
- Designed and planned lessons that integrated instructional technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEP), curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials
- Administered behavioral interventions to effectively execute classroom management
- Deployed the Functional Behavior Assessment process to design and develop Behavior Intervention Plans
- Facilitated and led reading intervention groups with students identified as reading below grade level in grades 1-5
- Analyzed standardized test data to evaluate educational progress and to determine special education eligibility
Special Education Teacher-Autism - PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS - Manassas, VA
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
- Designed and planned lessons that integrated instructional technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEP), curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials
- Administered behavioral interventions to effectively execute classroom management
- Deployed the Functional Behavior Assessment process to implement Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Facilitated and led a daily social skills group for students in grades 1-3
- Analyzed standardized test data to evaluate educational progress and to determine special education eligibility
- Planned and supervised assignments for teacher assistant
- Provided feedback and modeling for teacher assistant to best meet the needs and expectations of the students
Behavior Therapy Specialist - CROSSROADS COUNSELING CENTER - Manassas, VA
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Implemented behavior intervention plans (BIP) to reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Provided 1:1 direct instruction using discrete trial teaching (DTT) and reinforcement strategies to teach appropriate replacement behaviors, and to increase the rate of acquisition in verbal behavior (language and communication), and academic skills
- Collected and analyzed skill acquisition and behavior reduction data sets
- Participated in ongoing behavior analysis training
- Attended and participated in treatment team meetings with the client, client's parent(s)/caregiver(s), and the supervising behavior analyst
