Emilia Steigvilaite
Chicago,IL
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with over 2+ years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with over 7+ years of experience in working with children. Compassionate, caring, patient, and energetic, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and social skills. Eager to learn and expand further knowledge and further career in the ABA field. Passionate about caring for children and children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and providing the highest quality of services to children and patients with special needs, while completing a bachelor's degree in Psychology and moving forward to a master's degree in ABA at the end of the year.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
07.2022 - Current
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported patients using principles of applied behavior analysis and honoring assent withdrawal.
- Intervened with patient's challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms while honoring assent withdrawal.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans.
- Discussed patient progress with stakeholders following sessions.
- Consistently collected accurate data relating to skill acquisition and reduction of maladaptive behaviors.
- Communicated confidentially and professionally with Behavior Analysts of patient's team when necessary.
- Evaluated communication and socialization skills using age-appropriate assessments, i.e., VBMAPP and ABLLS
Private Nanny
Murray Family
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for a two-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy.
- Have been with the family since the first-born arrived in 2018.
- Planned and coordinated various daily activities to encourage social and educational play
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals, i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and self-expression.
- Assisted parents with potty training and communicated progress with parents.
- Developed trusting relationships with parents and adhered to adult instructions regarding children's supervision.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play-room, and cleaned kitchen after meal-time.
Registered Behavior Technician
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked in-home and clinical settings to support children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 3-10.
- Implemented programs designed by BCBAs, targeting specific goals for each patient.
- Evaluated communication and socialization skills using age-appropriate assessments, i.e., VBMAPP and ABLLS.
- Discussed patient progress with stakeholders following sessions.
- Assisted in training therapists on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Consistently collected accurate data relating to skills acquisition and reduction of maladaptive behaviors.
- Worked with prompting and fading to encourage positive behaviors and integrate them into everyday life.
- Communicated confidentially and professionally with Behaviors Analysts of the patient's team when necessary
Youth Sports Coach
Sports R Us
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Coached children in youth sports ages 2-7.
- Motivated and encouraged children to participate in sports and peer interaction as a team.
- Engaged parents to participate in activities to boost confidence in their child.
- Explained, modeled, and hand-on-hand demonstrated the use of sports equipment, i.e., proper use of a ball, bat, and rackets.
- Promoted sportsmanship, fun play, and passion among children.
- Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety for participants.
- Developed practice guidelines for injury prevention.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate a strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, ILAssociate of Arts - Applied Psychology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
Lyons Township High School
La GrangeSkills
- Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
- Compassionate
- Team & Communication Orientated
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Central Reach ABA software
- Data Collection
- Rapport Building and Pairing
- Energetic and Motivating
- Discrete Trial Training & Natural Environment Training
- Development of Social Skills
- Patient Behavior Management
- SPSS Data Base
Certification
- BLS Provider
- Registered Behavior Technician Certification
Languages
Lithuanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
07.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
05.2021 - 05.2022
Private Nanny
Murray Family
10.2018 - Current
Youth Sports Coach
Sports R Us
04.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Associate of Arts - Applied Psychology
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Lyons Township High School
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