Brianna Holmes
Mays Landing,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Behavior Assistant with a proven track record at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, skilled in crisis intervention and data analysis. Enhanced patient outcomes through tailored behavioral intervention plans and positive reinforcement strategies. Committed to fostering social-emotional growth and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve individualized goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Assistant
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mays Landing, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Served as a mentor for new Behavior Assistants, sharing knowledge and experience to help them succeed in their roles.
- Reduced classroom disruptions through proactive management of behavioral issues and utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures, de-escalating situations before they escalated into larger issues.
- Facilitated small group activities that fostered positive peer interactions and cooperative learning experiences.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data to monitor progress towards behavioral goals and objectives with the support of the behavior specialist.
- Promoted self-regulation skills among patients by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans for each patient.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with emotional or behavioral challenges, promoting social-emotional growth.
ABA Therapist
Bright Achievements
Eatontown, NJ
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients'' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies for managing challenging emotions or behaviors more effectively.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Documented therapy sessions meticulously, enabling precise assessment of progress and areas needing focus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2022
Film
Charter Tech High School
Somers Point, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Patience and perseverance
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Social skills training
- Continuous professional development
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Visual schedules implementation
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Organizational skills
Certification
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Certification
Timeline
Behavior Assistant
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
03.2023 - Current
ABA Therapist
Bright Achievements
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Film
Charter Tech High School