Chloe Nyikos
Niles,Michigan
Summary
Proven ABA Trainer at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center, adept in new hire training and interpersonal communication. Developed and implemented a comprehensive training manual, significantly enhancing staff development and productivity. Excelled in mentoring, with a focus on ethical ABA therapy practices and safety interventions, knowledgeable in Microsoft 365 and public speaking to foster professional growth. Passionate Trainer with extensive knowledge of ABA training and proven success working with Autistic clients. Devoted to long-lasting and comprehensive results for every client. Trained in QBS Safety Care, CPR, G-tube trained, and Microsoft software use.
I am a fast learner and eager to learn new things. I strive to succeed. Problem solving, communication, and multitasking are my strengths. I have history with working closely and communicating to the families of our clients and coming up with plans that would help their children succeed. Taking those plans and building on my training protocols to ensure the staff were trained efficiently and training was up to date.
I am currently working towards finishing my undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology. My ultimate goal is to obtain my Master's degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Autism and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and work in the school system.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
Niles Community Schools
Niles, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized education plans to support students with autism in achieving academic goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to develop effective behavioral management strategies.
- Assisted in daily living skills training to promote independence among students.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations to educators for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in desensitizing students to fears or deficits in daily living skills.
- Provided G-tube feedings for a medically fragile student.
- Followed schedules and provided visuals to help be proactive with behaviors and to communicate expectations to students.
- Worked on functional communication training with the students.
- Taught socially appropriate replacement behaviors for maladaptive behaviors.
- Guided students with their AAC devices
- Helped potty train students who were still in diapers and helped desensitize the bathroom for two of the students. \
- Taught emotional regulation skills for the whole classroom.
- Helped students recognize their feelings and taught them appropriate ways to respond to their feelings and how to ask for a break and that breaks are acceptable.
ABA Trainer
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
South Bend, IN
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Taught CPR to all employees and renewed them each year to ensure they did not expire.
- Maintained RBT certifications for all employees and maintained they did not expire and were renewed before the deadline.
- Taught the basics of ABA therapy to new hires ensuring they offered ethical and professional therapy to the clients served.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Taught Safety Care interventions to all of the staff in the center to ensure they knew how to deescalate clients who engaged in intense maladaptive behaviors. I was the only Safety Care certified trainer in the building.
- Was an assistant supervisor to employees and had interdisciplinary meetings with others specialties such as BCBA's, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Pathologists.
- Assisted new hires with the entire onboarding process of uploading I9's, pay information, background information, etc.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
- Created the training manual to meet the needs of our new hires because the old manual had some flaws and was not effective for the majority of the new hires.
- Had monthly check ins and one on one trainings with all employees in the center to ensure they were doing okay or if they needed additional training on any material.
- Assisted BCBA's on creating behavior support plans for all 55 clients.
- In charge of taking data on behaviors for all clients in the building using sheets such as preference assessments, Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence, duration, and frequency data sheets.
- Took initial data for Functional Behavior Assessments for the BCBA's to plug into their computers and finalize.
- Debriefed with clients after complicated Maladaptive behaviors occurred.
Hostess
Healthwin Specialized Care
South Bend, IN
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Ensured all residents of the nursing home had their corresponding meal ticket with their specialty diets highlighted on the ticket.
- Assisted in pushing residents in their wheelchairs to their dinner tables.
- Assisted staff with taking orders, running food plates, assisting in the kitchen as needed, refilling drinks, restocking the drink machines or desserts in the back.
- Cleaned dining room and assisted with bussing to help ensure quick service and a clean environment for the residents and their families.
- Organized meal tickets that were used.
- Called the rooms/nurses station for the residents that did not come down to the dining room to eat and took their order and brought it to them.
- Scanned the dining room for any health concerns and followed corresponding protocols as needed.
- Washed dishes from the previous meal and sanitized all tables and stations.
- Communicated and worked along others such as kitchen staff, floor staff, and nurses to ensure meals were correct for each residents individuals needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05-2025
High School Diploma -
Niles High School
Niles, MI06-2017
Skills
- New Hire Training
- Planning and coordination
- Public Speaking
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Clear communication skills
- Able to problem solve
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 programs such as word, office, and excel
- Train-the-Trainer
- Knows the basics of American Sign Language including the alphabet
- Interpersonal Communication
- Course Planning
- Multitasker
- Creative Thinker
Certification
- QBS Safety Care Trainer 2020-2023
- CPR Trainer 2019-present
- Registered Behavior Therapist 2018-2024
- National Honor Society (current)
- G-tube certified
- Trained in AAC devices for 3 different software programs
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional
Niles Community Schools
08.2025 - Current
ABA Trainer
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
05.2018 - 08.2023
Hostess
Healthwin Specialized Care
10.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Lake Michigan College
High School Diploma -
Niles High School