Alyssa Kates
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst with strong experience in assessment, individualized treatment planning, and program evaluation. Focused on clear communication, effective supervision, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams. Committed to strengthening service delivery through person-centered and effective behavior support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Arion Care Solutions
Chandler, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored data collection to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust ABA strategies.
- Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary teams to support consistent behavior intervention across settings and teams.
- Supervised direct care staff to ensure fidelity with behavior plans and service standards.
- Streamlined data collection and fidelity processes by creating user-friendly systems that facilitated timely decision-making based on accurate information.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based outcome measures, resulting in continuous improvement of service delivery models.
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child's success.
- Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
Behavior Analyst Trainee
Arion Care Solutions
Chandler, AZ
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed behavior intervention procedures aligned with clinical goals and safety requirements.
- Collected and analyzed client data to monitor progress and adjust behavior support plans.
- Gained fluency in developing individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans informed by assessment results.
- Conducted a variety of skills acquisition and behavior assessments to inform individualized ABA treatment plans and intervention strategies.
- Trained caregivers and staff on ABA techniques, prompting strategies, and consistent implementation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate client support and service delivery.
- Supported compliance with behavior plan protocols, ethical standards, and documentation practices.
Registered Behavior Technician
Arion Care Soultions
Chandler, AZ
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Implemented ABA treatment plans during one-on-one sessions to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction.
- Applied prompting and reinforcement strategies to build communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Supported behavior reduction plans by responding consistently to challenging behaviors and redirecting attention appropriately.
- Assisted in functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches such as PECS, AAC Device, and feeding therapies to gain independence.
- Supported clients using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology, Minor in Communication
Arizona State University
Glendale 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Caregiver Training
Intervention Planning
Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
Behavior Skills Training
Self-Management
Performance Feedback and Supervision
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Arion Care Solutions
06.2025 - Current
Behavior Analyst Trainee
Arion Care Solutions
12.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Arion Care Soultions
03.2022 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology, Minor in Communication
Arizona State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Scottsdale Community College
05.2001 -