ABDIRISAK ABDULLAHI
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Hardworking College Student seeking employment. Bilingual in Somali and English. Dedicated Behavioral Therapist with 2 years of experience implementing effective behavioral programs to help clients with socialization skills, including PRT, PECS, ABA and DTT programs. Patient and authentic professional with expertise in creating and altering behavioral plans, facilitating individual and group instruction and collaborating with community-based resources. Committed to providing evidence-based, quality therapy for clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Giant Steps
2023.08 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
Behavioral Therapist
Caring Hands
2023.02 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
Daycare Teacher
Star Learning Center
2022.08 - 2023.02
- Followed school policies and regulations regarding safety at all times
- Encouraged student engagement and meaningful class discussions
- Promoted individualism as well as class unity
Intern Software Developer
Optum
2021.09 - 2022.09
- Effectively coded software changes and alterations based on specific design specifications
- Used advanced software programs and helped to maintain strong communication among colleagues
- Brought forth extensive experience using and developing APIs
Education
Normandale Community College
Bloomington09.2024
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Board member, Dar-us-Salaam, Burnsville, MN, 09/01/19, 03/01/20
Hobbies and Interests
- Basketball
- Gaming
- Fashion
- Reading
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Giant Steps
2023.08 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Caring Hands
2023.02 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Star Learning Center
2022.08 - 2023.02
Intern Software Developer
Optum
2021.09 - 2022.09
Normandale Community College
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