Gina Thompson
BCBA
Chester,VA
Summary
Experienced, hardworking and passionate professional with over 10 years experience helping clients meet potential to function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills to encourage patient comfort and relaxation. Skilled at implementing interventions to help individuals achieve greater independence and confidence. Looking to secure entry-level BCBA position with a company that exemplifies compassion and support to clients as well as their employees.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior RBT- Registered Behavior Technician
Family Insight, P.C.
Midlothian, VA
03.2019 - 12.2023
- In-home services were provided to children and adolescents with special needs.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Assisted BCBA/BCaBA with conducting functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Utilized knowledge and skills to implement treatment plans, observe and collect data, and write daily progress reports
- Assisted BCBA/BCaBA with conducting various ABA assessments, visually analyzing/interpreting data
- As a Senior RBT, assisted with training new hire to help build their confidence as they learn their job responsibilities/requirements.
Behavior Specialist
Dominion ABA – Dominion Youth Services
Midlothian, VA
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Provide In-home services for children and adolescents with special needs
- Provided scheduled parent training using a company selected parent training program
- Collected and analyzed data using a data-based program
- Assisted BCBA with assessments, ISP goal development, developing quarterly reports, leading client supervisions, developing program material for implementing programs to target ISP goals, and completing session notes.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Registered Behavior Technician
Family Insight, P.C.
Midlothian, VA
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Provide In-home services to children and adolescents with special needs
- Utilizing skills with collecting baseline data, implementing interventions for targeted behaviors, inputting data into Excel to generate visual representation of data, and analyzing/interpreting trends in behavior
- Experience with writing daily progress notes, monthly progress reports, behavior protocols, behavior intervention plans, serious incident reports, assisted in conducting a FBA, assessments, and parent training manuals.
In-Home Behavior Therapist
Virginia Home Based Counseling
Richmond, VA
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Provide In-home services to children and adolescents with special needs
- Conduct client therapy sessions, implementing individualized behavioral interventions based on Applied Behavior Analysis and other positive behavior support programs
- Assist in writing and revising Individual Service Plans and Behavioral Support Plans
- Collect data, write progress and client reports.
In-Home Behavior Therapist
Counseling & Advocacy Associates
Midlothian, VA
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Provide In-home services to children and adolescents with special needs
- Implement behavioral interventions based on ABA and positive behavior supports
- Assist with writing and revising ISP and behavioral plans
- Responsible for collecting data, recording progress, and writing client reports
- Behavioral training is also provided during client sessions to help families learn specific techniques for implementing interventions for behavior modification.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology/Applied Behavioral Analysis
Kaplan University
03.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology / Human Service
Appalachian State University
08.2003 - 08.2005
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC 08.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
Autism experience
undefinedAdditional Information
I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was a member of both Golden Key International Honor Society and PsiChi International Honor Society.
Certified CPR/First Aid and Blood-borne pathogens
Handle with Care training
CARF trainings
Timeline
Senior RBT- Registered Behavior Technician
Family Insight, P.C.
03.2019 - 12.2023
Behavior Specialist
Dominion ABA – Dominion Youth Services
06.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Behavior Technician
Family Insight, P.C.
04.2015 - 06.2018
In-Home Behavior Therapist
Virginia Home Based Counseling
06.2014 - 03.2015
In-Home Behavior Therapist
Counseling & Advocacy Associates
09.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Psychology/Applied Behavioral Analysis
Kaplan University
03.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology / Human Service
Appalachian State University
08.2003 - 08.2005
Halifax Community College
08.2001 - 05.2003
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