Deborah Kim
Oakland Gardens,NY
Summary
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over four years of experience with ABA. A Masters graduate at Hunter College with Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Core competency and proficiency of providing consultation, evaluation, and therapy to fulfill and satisfy the psychological needs and liaising the right resources for the company and customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Cetified Behavior Analyst
Path2Potential
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
- Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
- Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying current on research findings and best practices within the field of applied behavior analysis.
- Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Behavioral Therapist
Kidz Choice Services
10.2022 - Current
- Performed ABA one on one with 10 different clients per week, exceeding 75-80% metrics standard
- Evaluate, implement, and improve techniques of classical conditioning, shaping and chaining, resulting in a positive trend in client progress curve for 9 consecutive months
- Developed, designed, and implemented 15 materials and over 10 activities to support treatment goals
- Liaising and between the company and client's parents to provide best resources/plan for the client
- Responsible for drafting, developing, and organizing over 510 reports to supplement insurance billing
- Proficient in 3 programs for therapy: Catalyst, Central Reach, and Re-think in compliance with metrics.
Behavior Technician
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
07.2020 - Current
- Performed ABA one on one with 10 different clients per week, exceeding 75-80% metrics standard
- Evaluate, implement, and improve techniques of classical conditioning, shaping and chaining, resulting in a positive trend in client progress curve for 9 consecutive months
- Developed, designed, and implemented 15 materials and over 10 activities to support treatment goals
- Liaising and between the company and client's parents to provide best resources/plan for the client
- Responsible for drafting, developing, and organizing over 510 reports to supplement insurance billing
- Proficient in 3 programs for therapy: Catalyst, Central Reach, and Re-think in compliance with metrics.
Paraprofessional Educator
Citypro Group
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed Applied Behavior Analysis, inducing 50% increase in desired behavior over client data
- Directing/supervising over 3700 DTT (Discrete Trial Training) for Gathering, organizing and modeling data with ABC (Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence) chart and reinforcement scheduling chart
- Conducted behavioral therapy averaging 20 clients per a week, received over 98%positive feedback, complying with positive behavior and appropriate behavior metrics
- Responsible for 1021 client session reports with 100% regulatory compliance for the reporting standard
- Collaborated with occupational and speech therapists to tailor for the progress of individual clients.
Account Executive
Adrian-Martin Acquisitions
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Built and managed 30 client relationships based accounts, providing necessary supplies to clients with value-adding services, resulting in 15%company market share increase
- Documented sales, customer interactions, risks, and generated reports for senior management
- Researched and customized service proposals for clients and exceeded sales goals by 20%
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts while calculating sales commission for sales team of 20+ reps.
Education
Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis
Hunter College
New York, NY01.2023
Skills
- Applied Behavioral/Qualitative Analysis
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Volunteers
- Sunday School Teacher
- Soup Kitchen
- Tutoring (Writing and Math)
- Mission trips (Brazil and Wisconsin)
- Volunteering to rebuild houses at World Changers in 2007
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Sports
- Researching
- Journaling
- Cooking
- Hiking
Timeline
Board Cetified Behavior Analyst
Path2Potential
12.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Kidz Choice Services
10.2022 - Current
Behavior Technician
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
07.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Citypro Group
03.2019 - 03.2020
Account Executive
Adrian-Martin Acquisitions
05.2015 - 09.2015
Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis
Hunter College