Behavior Technician with 1 year of experience implementing behavioral 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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Project Play Therapy
07.2023 - Current
Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Observed, monitored and recorded problem 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.
Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Charted on each patient daily.
Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Special Education Teacher
Project Play Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
BLAST Special Education Teacher (Behavior)
Sumner County Board Of Education
08.2022 - 12.2022
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12.2021
Skills
Intervention management
Positive Reinforcement
Data Collection
Client Relationship Development
Functional Behavior Assessments
Individualized Education Plans
Case Management
Applied Behavior Analysis
Lesson Planning
Behavior Modifications
De-Escalation Techniques
Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training - 2 years
Certified Special Education Interventionist K-12- 3 years
Google Educator Level 1
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Project Play Therapy
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Project Play Therapy
03.2023 - Current
BLAST Special Education Teacher (Behavior)
Sumner County Board Of Education
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education