Erin Kress
Brighton
Summary
Experienced behavior technician with expertise in positive reinforcement, behavioral management, and data collection. Skilled in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans tailored to individual clients' needs. Demonstrated success in achieving behavioral and developmental milestones through repetition and reinforcement of communication guidelines. Possesses strong documentation and relationship-building skills, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Better Future Autism therapy
Novi
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism.
- Engaged children in play activities that promoted language development, motor skills, self-help skills, cognitive functioning.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients in order to improve social skills, communication, and problem solving.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families to ensure successful treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific behaviors or skill deficits.
- Provided verbal reinforcement to encourage positive behaviors in clients.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by state licensing board regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all services rendered according to agency policies and guidelines.
Behavior Technician
Inspire Autism
Novi
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Provided positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors in clients.
- Utilized applied behavior analysis principles and techniques to reinforce desired behaviors.
- Assisted in behavior data collection and behavior log maintenance.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis principles while working with clients.
- Collected behavioral data to analyze treatment effects.
- Achieved behavioral and developmental milestones through repetition and reinforcement of communication guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills to ensure accurate recordkeeping of client progress.
- Kept patient files confidential and secure from unauthorized access to maintain privacy.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to increase communication, socialization, and daily living skills in clients.
- Followed treatment plan goals and interventions by utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation.
- Maintained professional relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans tailored to individual clients' needs.
- Implemented wide variety of cognitive, social, and community integration activities for program participants to achieve goals.
- Collected data to document services provided, obtaining appropriate signatures and collecting other relevant documentation.
- Delivered direct treatment and document for patients for whom ABA was medically necessary.
- Developed positive relationships with guardians, family members and other stakeholders.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Tot Spot
Brighton
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional and intellectual growth in preschoolers.
- Performed daily tasks such as cleaning up after meals and snacks, setting up classrooms for activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers on planning activities that promote early childhood education goals.
- Established positive relationships with parents, staff members and students through effective communication.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play areas while ensuring safety at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton high school
Brighton, Michigan05.2016
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral management
- Data collection
- Active listening
- Documentation skills
- Relationship building
- Skill development
- Behavior management
- Social skills development
- Applied behavior analysis
- Time management
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Verbal behavior training
- Social skill development
- Intervention management
- Discrete trial teaching
- Teaching play and leisure skills
- Token economy systems
- Functional behavior assessments
- Incidental teaching strategies
- Errorless learning techniques
- Picture exchange communication
- Natural environment teaching
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Instructional techniques
- Nonverbal communication
- ABA techniques
- Communication
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Group instruction
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavior observation
- Professionalism
References
- Clare Slack, BCBA Supervisor/BCBA, Inspire Autism, (231) 590-6419, cslack2@capellauniversity.edu
- Alexis Loy-Alberta, BCBA Supervisor/BCBA, Inspire Autism, 181062352, alexisloy@yahoo.com
- Liz Wiegand, BCBA Supervisor/BCBA, Inspire Autism, 12484162127, EWiegand@inspireautism.com
- Laurie Mason, Teaching Staff Old Coworker, The Learning Care Group, 181092308, Lauriejmaspn1999@gmail.com
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
Better Future Autism therapy
04.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Inspire Autism
09.2021 - 04.2025
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Tot Spot
01.2016 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Brighton high school