Ayesha Khatri
Centereach,New York
Summary
Service-focused healthcare professional devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers through implementation of data integrity, collection, assessment, and coordination of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Behavior Therapist
A&J Behavioral Health
03.2021 - Current
- Provide support and counseling for clients with autism (aged 4-15) by engaging in activities, managing session time, offering early interventions services, and collecting relevant ABA data for performance assessment
- Enhance my skills and knowledge of behavior therapy and applying techniques to help in improving clients’ social, communication, and positive behavior by at least 75% over the span of 2 years
- Enhanced patient progress by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles
Patient Care Manager
Partners Health Plan/Care Design New York
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported 35 individuals with intellectual, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities residing in group homes and nursing homes with person-centered discussions and offered rehabilitative services spanning over 15+ locations within Nassau County
- Coordinated with over 70+ hospitals, clinicians, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities including Northwell Hospitals, City MD, CVS Pharmacy, etc to increase efficiency
- Incorporated data entry, problem-solving, communication, information management, and critical analysis skills to routinely interact with individuals and their families/friends
- Ensured optimal level of patient care by addressing concerns related to insurance acceptance, claims, general safety, legal rights, and aided in enhancing their overall physical, psychological, emotional, and mental well-being through routine assessments
ABA Behavior Therapist
Family of Kidz ABA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Observed and assessed the behaviors, emotions, and skills of 15+ autistic clients (aged 2-10) to facilitate their development in at-home and office settings
- Implemented Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Token Economy, and Natural Environment Training and several other ABA skills with clients aged 2-10
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to devise comprehensive strategies for achieving clients' behavioral goals
ABA Therapist
Proud Moments ABA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with autistic children to enhance their communication, and developmental skills while addressing and reducing maladaptive behaviors by at least 50% over the span of 6-12 months
- Accomplished RBT training to enhance my ability to communicate, interact with, and evaluate children aged 2-16
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process
Anthropology Marketing Assistant
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Executed various clerical tasks, including the creation of flyers and booklets for department and increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and social media strategies
- Prioritized research on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and mistreatment of women, and presented the information to the audience
- Utilized collaborative skills to communicate with department directors across all CUNY colleges, encouraging their attendance at theater productions hosted at John Jay College
Neuropsychology Research Assistant
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted extensive clinical research on psychological and neurological disorders, including traumatic brain injury and behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia and formulated a thesis paper
- Collected and programmed data into a comprehensive database by analyzing physical and digital data and using data entry, collection, and analysis skills
- Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings
CUNY Service Corps Member
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Handled volunteer/client intake of 40+ individuals by capturing and transferring background information/details into a database.
- Utilized independent and collaborative approaches to generate and co-organize 20+ resume workshops/booklets and observed 15+ interviews with clients and volunteers
- Participated in mentoring training programs to understand mentoring agencies and their operations and maintained biweekly communication with volunteers through phone calls, emails, etc., for screening purposes
Education
Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
University of Arkansas - Grantham
Little Rock, AR01.2022
Bachelors of Art in Forensic Psychology/Public Administration -
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- ABA Therapy
- EHR/EMR Systems
- Data Entry/Analysis/Integrity
- CentralReach/MediSked
- Data Management/Reporting
- Certifications in Healthcare Management and Analytics from Coursera
- Program Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Reinforcement Techniques
- Coordinating Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Medical Records Maintenance
Affiliations
- Healthcare Administration
- Data Analytics
- Social Media Marketing
- Cooking/Content Creation
- Traveling
- Volunteering at Local Hospitals
- Entrepreneurship
Leadership Experience
Volunteer/Group Organizer at New York Cares: (3/2017-3/2020)
- Enhanced event efficiency by managing logistics, coordinating with vendors, and creating detailed timelines.
- Collaborated with 10+ food pantries in Manhattan and Brooklyn for resource replenishment, and supported 5+ major public libraries in organizing and categorizing various materials. Additionally, mentored a group of children aged 5-15 on educational field trips to museums, parks, galleries, and monuments.
English and Arabic Teacher at Selden Mosque: (6/2017-6/2019)
- Developed personalized lesson plans for diverse learning needs, ensuring student progress.
- Provided after-school tutoring to 15+ children in English and Arabic reading, and organized fundraisers raising $8,000 annually to enhance awareness and support local immigrants and war-torn countries such as Syria, Palestine, and Yemen.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Manager
Partners Health Plan/Care Design New York
04.2022 - 05.2023
ABA Behavior Therapist
A&J Behavioral Health
03.2021 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
Family of Kidz ABA
01.2021 - 11.2021
ABA Therapist
Proud Moments ABA
10.2020 - 03.2021
Anthropology Marketing Assistant
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
02.2020 - 05.2020
Neuropsychology Research Assistant
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
02.2019 - 05.2020
CUNY Service Corps Member
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
08.2018 - 04.2019
Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
University of Arkansas - Grantham
Bachelors of Art in Forensic Psychology/Public Administration -
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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