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Emily Gorton

Union Dale,PA

Summary

Compassionate Behavior Technician with background in providing support for individuals struggling with behavioral issues. Skilled in implementing behavior intervention plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. Strengths include exceptional communication, patience, and adaptability. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient behavioral responses through customized therapeutic strategies. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis
Carbondale, PA
01.2025 - Current
  • Practices one-on-one ABA therapy sessions, focusing on individualized client needs. Manage the program and run the program with clients, gathering data on progress in real time. Responsible for providing ABA therapy, and maintaining the safety of the child while building a rapport with the client(s).

Special Education Paraprofessional

Forest City Regional El Sch
Forest City, PA
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Partnered with teachers to adapt lessons and materials to fit each student’s needs and learning styles.
  • Provided one-on-one support to help students stay on track with learning tasks.
  • Helped create and carry out IEPs for students with special needs.
  • Supported students in building social skills by modeling positive behavior and interactions.
  • Took part in training sessions to learn more about how to best support students with different learning needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Forest City Regional
Forest City
06-2021

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Skills

  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Errorless learning techniques
  • Behavioral management

Affiliations

  • Member of Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA)
  • Volunteers at the Union Dale Volunteer Fire Co. (2015-present)

Accomplishments

  • Made Dean's List Spring 2025

Timeline

Behavior Technician

The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis
01.2025 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Forest City Regional El Sch
01.2023 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Forest City Regional

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Keystone College