Jeana Ellis
Westminster,MD
Summary
Personable and patient with solid foundation in behavioral principles and therapeutic techniques. Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices and data collection, with skills in implementing behavior intervention plans and documenting progress. Committed to making positive impact on clients' lives by fostering growth and development. Experience as a research intern. Driven and analytical, understanding of research methodologies and data analysis. Possesses foundational knowledge in statistical analysis, professional writing, and demonstrating proficiency in data collection and interpretation.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
RBT
Positive Behavior Supports
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
SRIA Intern
Mount Saint Mary's University
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Recruited approximately 15 participants for a pilot study.
- Conducted research on social anxiety, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Conducted a survey to research social anxiety and social cues.
- Gathered, organized, and input information into a digital database.
- Found a negative correlation between high levels of social anxiety and social intelligence performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD05-2025
High School Diploma -
Delone Catholic High School
McSherrystown, PA05-2021
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Registered behavior technician (RBT)
- Data collection
- Reinforcement strategies
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Prompting techniques
- Error correction
- Discrete trial training
- Report writing
- Statistical analysis
- Research paper writing
- Experimental design
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
SRIA Internship
Awarded a SRIA (Student Research Internship Award) to conduct research on social anxiety symptoms and the ability to read facial cues. Consisted of a 5-week remote position for a pilot study. Survey was conducted to determine the effect of social anxiety levels on facial expression interpretation, perceptions in social situations, and social intelligence. Research indicated that there is a significant difference of social anxiety levels (high vs low) on social intelligence.
Timeline
RBT
Positive Behavior Supports
06.2024 - Current
SRIA Intern
Mount Saint Mary's University
06.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary's University
High School Diploma -
Delone Catholic High School