Jayleah Thorpe
Rahway,US
Summary
Experienced behaviorist with over 4 years implementing data-driven interventions and functional assessments across school, home, and clinical settings. Skilled in developing and executing individualized behavior plans, enhancing communication and daily living skills, and collaborating with educators and caregivers for consistent support. Dedicated to refining interventions through detailed data analysis and actively pursuing BCBA certification to expand clinical leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RBT and Behaviorist
Graham Behavior Services
06.2022 - Current
- Applied approved programs using behavioral interventions for patients.
- Executed personalized treatment plans.
- Updated detailed patient records.
- Enhanced communication goals.
- Managed crises and conflicts effectively.
- Addressed behavioral issues for improved social integration and success.
- Wrote and Implemented In school and home settings.
- Designed brief, data-driven interventions to target challenging behaviors, adjusting tactics iteratively to produce measurable improvements in client engagement and classroom participation.
- Partnered with teachers and caregivers to align behavior supports across settings, improving consistency of interventions and promoting smoother daily transitions for students.
- Collected and analyzed session-level progress data to identify patterns, informing treatment adjustments that led to noticeable gains in skill acquisition.
- Coordinated regular consults with educators and support staff to tailor interventions, creating consistent strategies that eased transitions and reinforced classroom participation.
- Coach paraprofessionals through live modeling and feedback sessions, strengthening implementation fidelity and sustaining progress during staff turnover.
- Designed individualized behavior supports integrating classroom routines with family priorities, fostering smoother transitions and sustained participation across environments.
- Conducted systematic functional assessments to pinpoint antecedents, then implemented targeted strategies that produced noticeable gains in engagement and task completion.
- Conduct systematic observations and functional assessments to identify triggers, then implement targeted interventions that produce measurable improvements in task completion and engagement.
- Piloted small-group social skills activities to cultivate peer interaction opportunities, fostering social confidence and broader community participation.
RBT - Fellow
Helping Hands Family
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Fostered positive client relationships and guided social skill development
- Reduced prompts to build client independence and reinforced desirable behaviors
- Collected and analyzed behavior data to inform interventions
- Collaborated with caregivers and BCBAs on home-based plans
- Designed individualized tasks to boost engagement and progress
Behavior Therapist
Compass ABA Therapy
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported clients in developing social and life skills
- Gathered session data for treatment planning
- Guided families in applying constructive problem-solving strategies
Behavior Therapist
Yellow Bus ABA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Gathered baseline patient data
- Implemented behavioral technology
- Provided direct 1:1 care
- Supported diverse patient needs
- Fostered developmental progress
Administrative Assistant
United States Air Force
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Maintained and organized spreadsheets for reporting accuracy
- Managed phone calls, correspondence, and executive calendar
- Developed databases to improve inventory management
- Assisted staff and fostered a welcoming front-desk environment
- Investigated incidents and upheld security protocols
Clinical Associate
Brett Dinovi & Associates
Union, NJ
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted client assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance client progress and behavioral outcomes.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to optimize learning opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Union County College
Cranford, NJ06-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ06-2014
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Behavioral Consultation
- Individualized Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Training
- Ethical Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Behavior Skills Training
- Functional Assessment
- Behavior Intervention
- ABA Techniques
- Autism Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Behavior Therapist
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Clinical Associate
Brett Dinovi & Associates
05.2026 - Current
RBT - Fellow
Helping Hands Family
08.2023 - 09.2024
RBT and Behaviorist
Graham Behavior Services
06.2022 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Compass ABA Therapy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Behavior Therapist
Yellow Bus ABA
09.2021 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
United States Air Force
10.2014 - 11.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Bayonne High School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Union County College
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
New Jersey City University
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Seton Hall University