Hi, I’m
Christina Gurram
AUBREY,TX
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with nine months of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Three years of working with children in school a setting. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for children and individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Caring, compassionate, patient, and well-organized with excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills. Passionate about caring for children on the Autism Spectrum and providing the highest quality of services to clients with special needs.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Action Behavior Centers
Registered Behavior Technician
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented a variety of scientifically based methodologies following the Behavior Intervention Plan including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Social Skills Training.
- Observed and recorded client behavior and responses to the BIP through several forms of data taking including partial interval recording, learn units, antecedent-behavior-consequence, and daily session notes.
- Recorded client information on graphs, accurately indicating the progress and success of behavior intervention plan.
- Maintained daily progress notes on every client and submitted billing, insurance, incident report forms and all other required documents in a timely manner.
- Ran one-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 8.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in applied behavior analysis by receiving supervision from a BCBA and completing any online training offered by the company.
Denton ISD
Paraprofessional
08.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Contributed to increased overall academic achievement by consistently implementing effective instructional strategies under teacher guidance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
EES
Substitute Teacher
08.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
BH Management Services
Assistant Community Manager
06.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Contributed to budget planning and monitoring by providing accurate data on property performance, ensuring wise allocation of resources.
- Supported property manager by preparing monthly reports that tracked occupancy, rent collection, and budget performance.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Handled all tenant logistics and leases and effectively scheduled appointments, showings, move-ins and move-outs.
Education
Everest Institute - San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
No Degree from Pharmacy Technology
01.2008
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Certified in Adult/Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED
- Rapport Building
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Analytical Thinking
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Excellent time management/communication skills
Accomplishments
- Completed 40+ hours of online and hands-on training approved by the BACB to obtain my credential as a Registered Behavior Technician.
- Lead a social skills group of up to 8 children in a facility setting.
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Denton ISD
08.2022 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
EES
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Community Manager
BH Management Services
06.2019 - 08.2021
Everest Institute - San Antonio
No Degree from Pharmacy Technology