Emily Kye
Cypress,CA
Summary
Bilingual Korean/English ABA professional with over fourteen years of hands-on experience with special needs children and adults. Dynamic and kind-hearted professional with unmatched desire and commitment in enriching the lives of others by nurturing their potential and reminding them of their limitless worth. Gifted in
addressing clients' needs while preserving their integrity and physical and emotional well-being. Dedicated to building an immaculate sense of rapport with all members of clients' inner circle with only the best of intentions in mind. A natural teacher with outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to seamlessly communicate effectively and relate to people from many walks of life.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Behavior Therapist
Private Family
Newport Beach
03.2025 - Current
- Created rich, weekly innovative lesson plans for the client in his home and at the ranch
- Led weekly, virtual home team meetings with Managing Principal and rest of the team to discuss client’s needs, behaviors, lesson plans and address family and team’s concerns
- Integrated and trained new hires to work effectively with the client and his family
- Assist executive assistant with the team’s work schedules
Behavior Therapist
Private Family
Newport Beach, CA
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked with client in a 2:1 ratio with another behavior therapist in Newport Beach and secondary residence at a private ranch on weekends
- Assisted client in accomplishing daily living activities, fostering his independence
- Traveled with the family to assist and support client and his needs
- Organize fun and physically-exerting activities to promote a healthy lifestyle and exercise regiment
- Provided behavior management during maladaptive behaviors including aggression, elopement and self-injurious behaviors
- Take over housekeeper duties when working in a team of two, tasks including: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, organization, restocking household supplies, keeping an orderly and immaculate appearance of the home, leaving the environment clean or cleaner than it was found.
Training Technician
Learn It Systems
Orange, California
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Trained and mentored new hires to fulfill Behavior Technician roles.
- Taught Applied Behavior Analysis via Zoom to new hires at my company.
- Completed the I-9 verification process for each new employee in my respective co-horts.
- Empowered and supported new personnel in and after training concluded.
- Communicated diligently with Clinical Directors and new personnel alike.
- Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.
- Liaised between executives and entry-level workers, facilitating smooth communication.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving any and all issues that arose with compassion and dignity.
Advanced Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
Orange, CA
10 2017 - 06.2021
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Assisted clients in effectively navigating social and academic environments by building repertoire of skills
Special Needs Nanny
Private Family
Riverside, CA
08.2012 - 04.2021
- Transported child to and from school safely and reliably
- Prepared meals tailored to child's dietary gluten-free needs
- Escorted child to recreational destinations including amusement parks and beaches during summer vacations and after school
- Organize fun, physical activities that enhance child's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Accompany and supervise child during playdates and arrange outings for interaction with other children
- Monitor child for behavioral changes and report variations to parents
- Supervise and participate in weekly ABA therapy sessions
- Develop professional relationships with parents, teachers, ABA therapists
- Helped child reach milestones in areas of self-care
- Foster reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
Home Healthcare Aide / Caregiver
Comfort Keepers of Claremont, CA
Claremont, CA
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Support clients by providing housekeeping, laundry services and running errands
- Assist clients by providing personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitor clients' condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Ensure clients' safety while moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and walking
- Provide companionship and getting patients through changing times
- Create activities of the patient's interest to provide the highest quality of life
Photographer/Videographer
Remark Visions
Orange, CA
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
- Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
- Completed complex photo shoots involving large-scale performances at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Etiwanda High School
Rancho Cucamonga2010
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and love for teaching
- Strong written and oral communication
- Personal and professional integrity
- Seasoned in conflict resolution
- Multitasking strength
- Knowledge of content taught
- Ability to maintain a tidy and immaculate environment in work settings
- Receptive to and welcoming of feedback
- Data organization
- Online training experience
- Training material development
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)
- BLS/CPR/First Aid Certified
- First-Aid and CPI instructor
Timeline
Lead Behavior Therapist
Private Family
03.2025 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Private Family
09.2023 - 03.2025
Training Technician
Learn It Systems
06.2021 - 09.2023
Home Healthcare Aide / Caregiver
Comfort Keepers of Claremont, CA
07.2017 - 09.2018
Photographer/Videographer
Remark Visions
02.2016 - 10.2017
Special Needs Nanny
Private Family
08.2012 - 04.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Etiwanda High School
Advanced Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
10 2017 - 06.2021