Abigail Boyd
St Louis,MO
Summary
Passionate psychology graduate with a strong desire to increase my knowledge to support individuals in the mental health field. One year of experience working in a therapeutic school setting with students with autism spectrum disorder. One year of experience working with students with communication disorders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant Autism Specialty
Giant Steps Of St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw students in classrooms and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teachers and therapists.
- Planned and assisted students in both individual and group settings with educational and vocational activities.
- Kept classrooms and common areas clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Documented and organized daily behavior sheets for students, timely turning them in each month.
- Documented daily student reports sent to parents.
- Assisted students with personal needs such as eating, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Participated in staff development training and faculty meetings.
Research Assistant Intern
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Preformed background literature, assisted with the recruitment of participants, and data entry
- Attended bi-weekly meetings with research team to discuss current research plan
- Presented research at MPA 2021
- Supervision under Dr. Catherine Cho
Student Internship
University Autism Center SEMO
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Scored parent report forms for diagnostic purposes
- Co-facilitate evidence based social skills therapy for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
- Observe applied behavior analysis therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and diagnostic assessments for autism and other behavior disorders.
- Carry out cleaning procedures to ensure compliance with University’s Covid-19 procedures
- Supervision under Psychologist, Dr. Carly Becket.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2021
High School Diploma -
Mehlville High School
St Louis, MO05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Office & Excel
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI)
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED
- Patience
- Quick Decision-Making Abilities
- Data Entry
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Report Writing
Timeline
Teacher Assistant Autism Specialty
Giant Steps Of St. Louis
05.2021 - 06.2022
Student Internship
University Autism Center SEMO
08.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant Intern
Southeast Missouri State University
04.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Mehlville High School