Aaliyah Thomas
Quinton,Alabama
Summary
Registered Behavioral Technician with four years of experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various developmental disabilities and behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician V
Action Behavior Center
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Applying the principles of one-on-one ABA therapy to help kiddos with Autism reach their full potential
- Providing early intervention therapy in a center-based setting
- Shaping the minds of kiddos in early childhood (ages 18 months to 8 years old)
- Collecting data and implementing individualized treatment plans for each child
- Collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to living ABC’s core values
- Engaging with Children: Squatting down to children's eye level to facilitate positive interactions and build connections with the little ones
- Active Participation: Keeping up with the energy and enthusiasm of the kiddos, actively engaging in play, and fostering a joyful atmosphere
Trainee Position
Beyond and Action Behavior Center
Houston, TX
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Team leadership skills working alongside a BCBA to conduct examiners for clients to properly work with steady execution and screen results
- Execute social strategies for securing substitution abilities and decrease dangerous ways of behaving
- Information assortment and show as approved by a beneficiary's conduct investigation administration plan, observing parent training reviewing assessment plans, and reviewing and updating client goals
- Discuss transparently with conduct investigators and provincial organizers
- Assisting with initial intake and recurring assessments using specific assessment tools
- Collecting data and creating individualized treatment plans for each child
- Collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to living up to the ethical code and client dignity
Registered Behavior Technician II
Therapy and Beyond
Houston, TX
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Complete day to day progress notes connected with execution of the intervention plan
- Taking and graphing data to document success stories
- Direct one on one naturalistic play based therapy in-clinic
- Implementing specified programs/procedures
- Communicating regularly and professionally with your Program Supervisor
- Attending team meetings and trainings
- Daily positive engagement with families
Registered Behavior Technician
The Grove ABA
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Implement strategies to meet the needs of clients
- Teach clients personal development skills such as independence and self-advocacy
- Conduct one on one interaction with children diagnosed with Autism
- Assist in parent training conferences
- Implement ABA programs and assisted in assessments and testing involving the child’s development and behaviors
- Increase language, communication skills, attention, focus, social skills, and academics
- Responsible for charting and collecting data
Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Support ABA
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Communicate openly with behavior analysts and regional coordinators
- Complete daily progress notes related to implementation of the intervention plan
- Increase language, communication skills, attention, focus, social skills, and academics
- Teach clients personal development skills such as independence and self-advocacy
- Review behavior plans and other relevant (e.g., instructional) materials developed by behavior analysts for clients in order to facilitate consistent implementation and monitor outcomes appropriately
- Traveling to desired designations and teaching in natural environments or setting up teaching area for success and working with individual students to achieve the classroom objectives at their level
Registered Behavioral Technician
iCare Autism Treatment Center
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Assists in restructuring environments and activities to support the clients’ behaviors
- Teach skills that allow the individual to communicate and/or function more effectively
- Review behavior plans and other relevant (e.g., instructional) materials developed by behavior analysts for clients in order to facilitate consistent implementation and monitor outcomes appropriately
- Implement behavioral procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
- Data collection and display as authorized by a recipient’s behavior analysis service plan
- Communicate openly with behavior analysts and regional coordinator
- Complete daily progress notes related to implementation of the intervention plan
- Provide one on one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus of the entire group
- Work with individual students and small groups to achieve the classroom teacher's objectives
- Communicate nonverbally with students to provide them with comfort encouragement
Case Manager/Service Coordinator
Montgomery, AL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitoring, coordinating services, linking clients to resources and advocating for the rights of the consumers and monitoring day and residential habilitation to ensure services are effective and appropriate
- Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including activity reports, performance appraisals
- Receives and reviews various documentation, including program attendance sheets, activity evaluations, provider performance reports, timesheets, updates, and program guidelines and directives; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
- Facilitate and development of responsive service for person with Intellectual disability and Supported Employment to meet current and future needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL01.2017
Advanced Diploma -
Walker High School
Jasper05.2013
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Natural Environment Training
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Discrete Trial Training
- Token Economy Systems
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Microsoft Suites
- Prezi
- Multitasking
Honorsandawards
- Dean’s List, 08/2013, 05/2017
- Psi Chi National Honor Society, 08/2015, 05/2017
- Nationals Honors Society, 08/2022, Present
References
- Jasmin Dees, 256-497-2231
- Shirley Mitchell, 205-717-4027
- Willie Moore III, 205-522-2632
- Tamara Harb, 346-833-5449
Extracurricular Activities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, 08/2015, Present National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 08/2015, Present
Training
- Developmental Psychology
- Multicultural Psychology
- Learning and Behavior
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social Psychology
- Measurement and Research in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Theories of Personality
- Behavior Analytic Assessments
- Behavior Analytic Interventions
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician V
Action Behavior Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Behavior Technician II
Therapy and Beyond
12.2022 - 09.2023
Trainee Position
Beyond and Action Behavior Center
11.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
The Grove ABA
09.2021 - 12.2022
Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Support ABA
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Behavioral Technician
iCare Autism Treatment Center
12.2019 - 04.2021
Case Manager/Service Coordinator
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Alabama State University
Advanced Diploma -
Walker High School