Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Honorsandawards
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Herbert Richard

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Positive Behavior Supports
Lafayette, LA
07.2024 - Current
  • Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
  • Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
  • Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
  • Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
  • Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
  • Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.

Youth development instructor
01.2023 - Current
  • Establish and maintain safe and engaging learning environments, where students are provided with a balance of support and structure
  • Follow established policies and procedures for maintaining the integrity of the program with quality instruction, student discipline, classroom maintenance, safety, behavior management and the security of all individuals and supplies at their disposal
  • Work collaboratively with management and administrative staff to set relevant and measurable goals for student achievement
  • Monitor and report students' attendance benchmarks and progress through a participant observation tool
  • Report any individual student issues to Program Designee on a weekly basis

Tutor

Self Employed
Lafayette, LA
01.2016 - Current
  • Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
  • Encouraged students to ask questions and participate in discussions.
  • Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.

Line tech at Therapy Center for Acadiana
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisting autistic clients ages 2-17 in developing joint attention and eye contact skills
  • Engaged with clients to increase receptive and expressive language skills
  • Assisted clients in developing gross and fine motor skills
  • Provided support in increasing client's social and play skills
  • Evaluated clients responses to skill development and continuously assisted in planning care

Sales associate at Pandora Jewelry
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided customer service to individuals desiring to purchase jewelry
  • Handled cash register system effectively
  • Made bank deposits regularly
  • Assisted customers by developing different scenarios with various pieces of jewelry

Sales associate at Pacific Sunwear
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided service to customers shopping for articles of clothing
  • Assisted customers in finding clothing that is tailored to their body sizes and styles
  • Efficiently use cash register in a timely manner

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2023

Skills

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Social Skills Development
  • Group Instruction
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Transition planning
  • Behavior Observation
  • Multitasking
  • Crisis Management
  • Social Services
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time management abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Progress Documentation

Honorsandawards

  • Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) recipient, 2017-2022
  • WSWA Southern Wine and Spirits scholarship recipient, 2018-2019
  • Joseph H. Tyler National Medical Association scholarship recipient, 2017-2018

Community Service

  • Youth and Young Adult Ministry of Trinity CME Church, 2014, Present, Provided guidance and wisdom to youth and young adults, Created drives to fund activities within the church for youth and young adult ministry, Read Bible scriptures during church services
  • Evangelism Ministry of Trinity CME Church, Prepared and served food to the homeless and indigent community, Provided items for personal hygiene to these individuals, Provided hope and encouragement to individuals
  • Habitat for Humanity, 2017, 2018, Helped build homes for low income families

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Positive Behavior Supports
07.2024 - Current

Youth development instructor
01.2023 - Current

Line tech at Therapy Center for Acadiana
01.2021 - 01.2023

Sales associate at Pandora Jewelry
01.2019 - 01.2021

Sales associate at Pacific Sunwear
01.2017 - 01.2019

Tutor

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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