Work Preference
Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Professional Philosophy
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Open To Work
Verified
This profile is verified using an email address.

Alban Kukaj

White Plains,NY

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Adaptive Development Specialist (Trainer → Behavioral & Lifestyle Support)Regional Fitness Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location: White Plains, NY, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekCareer advancement

Summary

Dedicated adaptive development specialist with a strong focus on neurodiverse care. Combines expertise in behavioral assessment and client-centered support to design individualized programs that promote autonomy, emotional regulation, and functional independence, building trust and engagement with clients and families.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adaptive Development Specialist (Trainer → Behavioral & Lifestyle Support)

GymGuyz
05.2023 - 02.2026
  • Delivered highly individualized, in-home sessions for children and adults with developmental and neurological conditions
  • Supported individuals with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, cerebral agenesis, Down syndrome, and Rett syndrome
  • Transitioned from traditional fitness to holistic development, integrating movement, communication, emotional regulation, and environmental interaction to support overall growth
  • Designed sessions to enhance physical capacity, confidence, awareness, and daily functional independence for clients
  • Built strong trust with clients and families, serving as a consistent and stabilizing presence
  • Adjusted strategies according to behavioral cues, cognitive ability, and emotional state
  • Facilitated social engagement and exploratory thinking through a blend of structured and unstructured activities, fostering skill development
  • Reinforced positive habits and routines that translated into improved day-to-day functioning

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY
05-2019

Skills

  • Neurodiverse & Special Needs Care
  • Cognitive & Behavioral Support (ComHab-aligned)
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Client-Centered Support Planning
  • Emotional Regulation & Interpersonal Awareness
  • Independence development
  • Adaptive Communication
  • Environmental and Social Integration
  • Movement learning

Certification

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine

References

Available upon request

Professional Philosophy

Approaches human development as an interconnected system where physical movement, cognition, and emotional experience continuously inform one another. Uses this integrated perspective to help individuals expand their capabilities, better understand themselves, and engage more fully with the world around them.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Adaptive Development Specialist (Trainer → Behavioral & Lifestyle Support)

GymGuyz
05.2023 - 02.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

CUNY Queens College
Alban Kukaj