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Amanda Elaine Cutshall
Farmington,USA
Summary
Skilled Registered Behavior Technician Lead providing behavioral support to children with autism through individualized intervention plans. Records treatment data, employs de-escalation strategies, and collaborates with families and care teams. Offers expertise in youth development, parent coaching, trauma-informed care, and team mentorship.
Overview
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finni HealthCarlsbad, NM
Registered Behavior Technician Lead
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Provide direct behavioral therapy and individualized support to children with autism under clinical supervision.
- Implement behavior intervention plans consistently and collect behavioral data to document client progress.
- Respond to challenging behaviors using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe, structured environment.
- Mentored behavioral health team members and collaborated with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure consistent care.
- Monitored client progress and documented observations for analysis and reporting.
- Assisted in training new staff on behavior management strategies and protocols.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to enhance skill development and facilitate social interaction.
- Conducted functional assessments to identify triggers and appropriate interventions.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment during all client interactions and sessions.
- Collected and recorded client behavioral data and monitored progress of the student's goals and objectives.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Provided verbal prompts and physical guidance to support client learning.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Utilized visual aids like schedules and picture cards to enhance understanding such as schedules, picture cards.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress toward goals.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Boys & Girls ClubCarlsbad, NM
Youth Development Professional and Art Director
03.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Supervised youth groups and founded the TORCH Club, leading teen leadership and community service programming.
- Facilitated engaging activities to promote youth development and social skills.
- Organized volunteer opportunities while ensuring a safe, supportive environment during activities and community events.
- Organized community events to enhance member participation and outreach efforts.
- Created opportunities for community involvement through organized events to strengthen local connections. to enhance member participation and outreach efforts.
- Coordinated volunteer programs that increased community involvement and created mentorship opportunities.
- Assisted youths in developing short-term goals that would lead them toward long-term success.
- Developed weekly art lessons and enrichment activities that supported participation, learning, and skill building.
Affirming Hearts Victim ServicesCarlsbad, NM
Parent Coach, Stepping Stones Program
03.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Supervised structured parent-child visits and provided coaching and emotional support to parents in reunification services.
- Maintained confidential visitation documentation and prepared reports for courts and CYFD.
- Developed individualized coaching plans based on family needs and dynamics.
- Provided ongoing support via phone and in-person sessions to address parenting challenges.
- Encouraged open dialogue between parents and children while providing a safe, non-judgmental environment.
- Developed educational materials such as handouts, brochures, and presentations to support clients' understanding of parenting topics.
- Facilitated open dialogue between parents and children, creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to strengthen family connections.
- Created educational materials, including handouts, brochures, and presentations, to enhance clients' understanding of parenting topics and promote effective parenting strategies.
- Transported parents and children in CYFD custody to appointments and visitation sessions.
Foundry Home Youth ShelterCarlsbad, NM
Youth Advocate and Shelter Staff
03.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Delivered direct care, supervision, and advocacy for youth in emergency shelter services, ensuring safety and emotional support.
- Facilitated intake and individualized service planning; led life skills and coping skills activities to empower youth.
- Coordinated with social workers, therapists, healthcare providers, and law enforcement; maintained confidential documentation of incidents and youth progress.
Lowe’s Home ImprovementCarlsbad, NM
Paint Specialist
12.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Guided customers in product selection and color matching, ensuring organized inventory and a safe department.
- Provided tailored advice on paint selection and application techniques to meet customer needs.
- Assisted in color matching for customer projects and consultations.
- Assisted customers with product selection and color matching while maintaining inventory and a safe, organized department.
- Applied knowledge of paint types and finishes to deliver customized recommendations for customer projects.
Maid to PerfectionBrookings, OR
Owner and Operator
01.2010 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Owned and operated Maid to Perfection, a cleaning business in Brookings, Oregon.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Managed daily operations of residential cleaning services.
- Trained and supervised cleaning staff for optimal performance.
- Scheduled staff assignments based on client needs and availability.
- Developed and maintained client relationships for service retention.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure service standards.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote cleaning services effectively.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening, and inquiry response skills.
Education
California State University, BakersfieldBakersfield
Coursework toward a bachelor’s degree from Kinesiology and Sports Medicine, Criminal Justice
Stockdale High SchoolBakersfield, CA
High School Diploma
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Crisis de-escalation
- Behavior modification
- Data collection
- Treatment implementation
- Crisis de-escalation
- Individualized support
- Caregiver collaboration
- Family collaboration
- Behavioral team leadership
- Mentoring techniques
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community-based interventions
- Community engagement
- Service planning
- Community-based interventions
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- First Aid and CPR, HSI
- Nurtured Heart Approach
- MANDT Relationship and Restraint Training
- Trauma-Informed Care
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeTimeline
Registered Behavior Technician Lead
Finni Health
04.2025 - Current
Youth Development Professional and Art Director
Boys & Girls Club
03.2024 - 01.2025
Parent Coach, Stepping Stones Program
Affirming Hearts Victim Services
03.2023 - 02.2024
Youth Advocate and Shelter Staff
Foundry Home Youth Shelter
03.2023 - 02.2024
Paint Specialist
Lowe’s Home Improvement
12.2022 - 05.2023
Owner and Operator
Maid to Perfection
01.2010 - 01.2023
California State University, Bakersfield
Coursework toward a bachelor’s degree from Kinesiology and Sports Medicine, Criminal Justice
01.2007
Stockdale High School
High School Diploma
01.2001