Donna Thornton
Austin,TX
Summary
Skilled Registered Behavior Technician with four years in Applied Behavior Analysis, supporting children with developmental needs. Led clinical operations, collaborating with BCBAs on data analysis and program enhancements. Experienced in implementing behavior intervention plans and crisis prevention strategies. Pursuing a Bachelor's in ABA, aiming to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behav ior Technician (RBT)- Team Lead
Central Texas Autism Center
AUSTIN, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Provide 1:1 and group ABA services and programs as instructed by clinical supervisors in both clinic and in-home settings.
- Adhered to behavior intervention plans as designed and trained by clinical supervisors.
- Assisted in reducing behaviors that hinder learner success, promoting a safer and more effective learning environment
- Facilitated independence in daily living skills, enhancing clients' personal care and toileting abilities
- Collected, recorded, and summarized programming data to support clinical decision-making
- Assisted BCBA in developing individualized programming for clients and creating data sheets
- Provided support during client assessments by organizing materials and documenting results
- Maintain professional interactions regularly with families at the clinic and in-home
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- Tier 2
Behavioral Perspective Inc.
AUSTIN, TX
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Supported BCBA in developing programming and creating data sheets to enhance treatment planning
- Provided support during assessments by gathering necessary information
- Coordinated clinic calendars and activities to optimize scheduling and resource allocation
- Compiled and disseminated reports, presentations, and materials to support team communication and project tracking
- Handled confidential documents and maintained their proper organization
Registered Behav ior Technician (RBT)
Behavioral Perspective Inc.
AUSTIN, TX
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided 1:1 and group ABA services and programs under the guidance of clinical supervisors in both clinic and in-home settings.
- Assisted in decreasing behaviors that hinder learner success, such as aggression and self-injury, to improve overall client outcomes.
- Facilitate independence in daily living skills, including but not limited to personal care and toileting
- Adhered to behavior intervention plans accurately and appropriately, following designs and training from clinical supervisors.
- Collected, recorded, and summarized programming data to inform treatment decisions under clinical supervision.
- Maintained professional interactions with families to support learner progress in clinic and in-home settings.
- Provided basic childcare, including changing diapers and assisting with feeding., including but not limited to: changing diapers, changing soiled clothing, assisting with feeding, assisting with dressing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Purdue Global
West Fayetteville, PA11-2026
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin, TX06-2021
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavioral analysis
- Behavior assessment
- Data gathering
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Intervention strategies
- Behavior modification techniques
- Program development
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- Session preparation
- Client engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral reinforcement
- Supportive prompting
- Social interaction support
- Individual care planning
- Team collaboration
- Professional communication
- Communication skills
- Applied behavior analysis
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician Certification
Timeline
Registered Behav ior Technician (RBT)- Team Lead
Central Texas Autism Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- Tier 2
Behavioral Perspective Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Behav ior Technician (RBT)
Behavioral Perspective Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Purdue Global
High School Diploma -
Austin High School