Emily Cowell
Student
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Caring former Behavioral Therapist with 2.5 years of experience helping clients with social and behavioral difficulties develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Innovations
Lubbock, TX
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors and BCBAs.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
Education
Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX 08.2020 - Current
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 01.2020 - 07.2020
South Plains College
Levelland, TX 08.2013 - 12.2019
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 08.2015 - 05.2016
Coronado High School
Lubbock, TX 08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Evidence-based interventions
Self-management
Daily living skill development
Social skill development
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning disability awareness
Clinical interventions
Affiliations
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Volunteerism
I volunteered for many sensory friendly events including Sensory Friendly Christmas. I also volunteered during the Burkhart Walk for Autism in 2018 and 2019. I volunteered in the Children's Ministry at my church. Currently, I volunteer at University Medical Center by visiting patients with my therapy dogs.
Timeline
Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
08.2020 - Current
Texas Tech University
01.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Innovations
01.2018 - 07.2020
West Texas A&M University
08.2015 - 05.2016
South Plains College
08.2013 - 12.2019
Coronado High School
08.2011 - 05.2015