Dominique O'Day
Newington,CT
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience supporting students in a behavioral classroom setting. Skilled in behavior assessment, implementing behavior intervention plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking a BCBA position to provide evidence-based behavioral support and improve client outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Paraprofessional
Braeburn Elementary School
West Hartford, CT
03.2021 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support student learning and growth.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and documented behavioral data for effective communication with teachers and parents.
- Assisted in creating a positive classroom environment through proactive behavior management techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering independence and self-regulation skills.
- Trained new paraprofessionals on best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies.
- Effectively managed challenging situations with students by remaining calm, composed, and focused on implementing appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations involving escalated behaviors or emotional distress among students.
- Established trusting relationships with students by exhibiting empathy, patience, and understanding during challenging situations.
- Promoted positive behavior changes by consistently reinforcing appropriate actions using praise and rewards.
- Implemented visual schedules and supports to help students transition smoothly between activities throughout the day.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL04.2019
Skills
- Collaboration & communication with professionals
- Reinforcement intervention implementation & procedures
- Data collection & graphing
- Team-Based problem solving
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavioral intervention
- Discrete trial training
- Classroom management strategies
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Functional communication training
- Social skills development
Certification
- Certified Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)- Connecticut Department of Public Health #2311
Timeline
ABA Paraprofessional
Braeburn Elementary School
03.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Bay Path University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southeastern University