JAYLA JACKSON
Chelsea,AL
Summary
Board-Certified Registered Behavior Technician with extensive hands-on experience in clinical behavior therapy and special needs care. Achieved positive outcomes through effective implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis treatment plans and crisis intervention strategies. Focused on promoting client development, fostering independence, and adapting interventions to meet evolving needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Puzzle Piece
Birmingham, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental delays.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIP) and skill acquisition programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Collect precise, real-time behavioral data during clinical sessions to monitor client progress and inform treatment adjustments.
- Utilize crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavior reinforcement to maintain a safe learning environment.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Child Care Center
Birmingham, AL
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Designed and executed developmentally appropriate early education curriculum and daily structured activities for toddlers.
- Managed classroom dynamics using positive reinforcement, conflict management strategies, and individual behavioral guidance.
- Collaborated with parents and multidisciplinary teams to communicate child milestone achievements and behavioral observations.
Clinical Job Shadowing – Occupational Therapy
New Hope Therapy
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Shadowed licensed Occupational Therapists providing specialized care for children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Cerebral Palsy, and ASD.
- Gained clinical insights into sensory integration therapy, motor skill development, and adaptive equipment usage.
Youth Counselor
Shelby County Board of Education
Columbiana, AL
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervised groups of children, fostering a safe environment and engaging them in scheduled activities.
- Utilized conflict management and problem-solving techniques to swiftly resolve behavioral issues, maintaining group harmony.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2026
Psychology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL01-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, AL05-2017
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Functional behavior assessment
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Crisis Intervention & Safety
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention
- Child Development
- Special Education Support
- Developmental Disabilities
- Token economy systems
- Discrete trial training
- Social skills development
- Prompting strategies
- Self-management strategies
- Behavior modification techniques
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Picture exchange communication system
- Incidental teaching
- Group instruction
- Activity schedules
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Augmentative communication devices
- Leisure skills training
- Visual supports implementation
- Pre-vocational skills
- Community-based instruction
- Individual Case Support
- Session preparation
- Documentation & Reporting
- Progress documentation
- Registered behavior technician (RBT)
- Clinical documentation
- Community Advocacy
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Collaboration with professionals
- Group & Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Peer-mediated instruction
- Functional behavior assessment
- Instructional strategy application
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavioral support
- Leisure skills training
- Therapeutic treatment
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- ADL assistance
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Encouragement and motivation
- Rapport building
- Behavioral management
- Care coordination
- Individual Therapy
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Functional Skills Training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with a team of BCBAs in the development of a Plan of Care.
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification — Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Puzzle Piece
06.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Child Care Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
Clinical Job Shadowing – Occupational Therapy
New Hope Therapy
06.2018 - 08.2019
Youth Counselor
Shelby County Board of Education
04.2016 - 07.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Chelsea High School
Psychology
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham