Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Systemsupport
Other Information
Timeline
Generic

BINTA KAWA

Durham,North Carolina

Summary

Passionate Behavior Technician with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Technician

Duke University
Durham, NC
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Observed clients throughout sessions to identify potential triggers of problem behaviors or areas needing improvement.
  • Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.
  • Provided 1, 1 intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder, following the specific guidelines of their individualized behavior plans.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection systems such as ABC charts, frequency counts, and latency measures.
  • Assisted in developing positive behavior support plans to promote desired behaviors and decrease problem behaviors.
  • Implemented interventions outlined in behavior plans with precision and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with other professionals including BCBAs, teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists to ensure best practices are being implemented for each client.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and plan further interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of data collected during sessions and wrote detailed reports regarding client's progress.
  • Performed functional assessments to determine the function of challenging behaviors exhibited by clients.
  • Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
  • Implemented reinforcement strategies such as token economy systems or point systems to increase desirable behaviors while decreasing undesirable ones.
  • Developed creative activities that engage clients while teaching them new skills or reinforcing existing ones.
  • Adapted treatment plans according to the changing needs of each individual client.
  • Conducted training sessions for caregivers on effective implementation of behavioral strategies at home.
  • Ensured safety of all individuals involved in the treatment process by implementing safety protocols.
  • Attended workshops and trainings related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
  • Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.

Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Specialist

Blue Ballon ABA
Raleigh, NC
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Completes a timeline and measures for each goal
  • Helped clients deal with mental illness and developed unique strategies and coping skills to manage their symptoms
  • Recognized potential crisis situations, analyzed such situations accurately and developed strategies to deal with such situations
  • Recognizes potential emergency situations, analyzes situations accurately, deescalates and developed strategies to deal with such situations i.e., dealing with client’s aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the consumer or the public
  • Monitored clients’ progress and well-being and evaluating the effectiveness of planned counseling and support
  • Provided suggestions for the modification of clients’ program plans
  • Used positive reinforcement during all encounters to reintegrate coping skill taught Developed a comprehensive client-driven case plan with both short-term and long-term goals identified
  • Orients clients to the shelter programs, requirements, and consequences Empowers clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting
  • Referred clients to appropriate resources to assist with meeting goals
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appro.
  • Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
  • Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
  • Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.

Education

Bachelor of Science Information Technology -

Western Governors University
Utah
01.2025

Skills

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skill
  • Analytical/ problem solving and planning skills
  • Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize work based on current business needs
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
  • Organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Data Management
  • Self-starter
  • Family and children's programs knowledge
  • Shepherding
  • Strategy implementation
  • Client goal planning
  • Oral and written communication
  • Windows
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Slack
  • Epic
  • Scrum
  • SDLC
  • Citrix
  • System support in troubleshooting
  • Password resets and service documentation using service now
  • Report Writing
  • Behavior Management
  • Data Collection
  • Documentation skills
  • Positive and negative reinforcements
  • Social Skills Development
  • Teaching Play and Leisure Skills
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
  • Crisis Management and Prevention

Certification

  • Splunk Core Certified User (Candidate ID 287876303)
  • Splunk Core Certified Power (Candidate ID 287876303)
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin (Candidate ID 287876303)
  • CPR / First Aid Certification
  • Certified Scrum Master Certificate ID 001422358
  • Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master ID 32976230-5647
  • IBM Agile and Scrum Fundamentals (in view)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials in View
  • Implementing Splunk App for infrastructure (SAI) in view

Systemsupport

System support in troubleshooting, password resets and service documentation using service now

Other Information

Recognized for outstanding Success in unit production., Valid MD Driver License, Reliable Personal Vehicle, Up-to-date comprehensive insurance, Professional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Summary Skills Experience Education and Training Other Information Knowledge of CREDIBLE.

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Duke University
04.2021 - 05.2024

Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Specialist

Blue Ballon ABA
03.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science Information Technology -

Western Governors University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
BINTA KAWA