Amnah Ansari
Dallas,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic ESDM Registered Behavior Technician with 3 years of experience implementing naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence through naturalistic teaching techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Springling Therapy
04.2022 - Current
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized Early Start Denver Model therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Helped design training program tailored to new staff overseen by Board Certified Behavioral Analysts/Clinical Director
- Trained in Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions
Registered Behavior Technician
BEHAVIORAL INNOVATIONS
10.2021 - Current
- Provided one-on-one behavioral therapy with clients ranging from ages 2-7 years old in a clinical setting
- Observed, monitored, and recorded behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Used CentralReach to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plan.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms according to behavior intervention protocols set in place.
TOEFL/ESL Teacher
Self Employed
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Coached students in a foreign country to help achieve a desired score of 90/120 on the TOEFL exam, required by foreign university applications and foreign work opportunities.
- Delivered and prepared lesson plans, presentations, course materials, and homework assignments using instructional materials and tools including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Prezi, and Zoom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on groups of 2.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies based on individual students' capabilities.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Care.com
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
Foreign Language Teacher
I.A.N.T/ E.P.I.C/ I.Q.M
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Taught a foreign language to students in classroom setting ranging from KG - 8th grade
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Served as mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.
Education
BS - Psychology
Marmara University
Istanbul2021
Skills
- Rethink Behavioral Health
- CentralReach
- Experience across all age groups
- 1-1 Interaction/Therapy
- Group Learning (20 students)
- Curriculum Development
- Remote Teaching (Zoom)
- Child development
- Special Education
- ESL Students
- TOEFL Exam Prep
- G Suite/Office
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Springling Therapy
04.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
BEHAVIORAL INNOVATIONS
10.2021 - Current
TOEFL/ESL Teacher
Self Employed
08.2019 - 02.2021
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Care.com
06.2019 - 09.2019
Foreign Language Teacher
I.A.N.T/ E.P.I.C/ I.Q.M
07.2016 - 09.2017
BS - Psychology
Marmara University