Joie Porter
OWENSBORO,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate aspiring speech pathology graduate student equipped with valuable experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). My background in behavioral interventions, coupled with a passion for speech-language pathology, positions me to offer a unique blend of skills in understanding behavior and communication disorders.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Associate LLC
Owensboro, KY
07.2023 - Current
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
Head Club Volleyball Coach
Tri-State Volleyball Alliance
Owensboro, KY
11.2020 - Current
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Program Facilitator
Girls Inc.
Owensboro, KY
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Implemented national programs focusing on healthy living, life skills, and academic enrichments.
- Supported, mentored, and guided program members to be strong, smart, and bold.
- Created a pro-girl environment where program members learned to value themselves, take risks, and discover their inner strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Brescia University
Owensboro, KY05.2023
Transylvania University
Lexington, KYMadisonville Community College
Madisonville, KYSkills
- Intervention Management
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Data Collection
- Program Improvement
- Documentation Skills
- Report Writing
- Client Relationship Development
- Rapport Building
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Behavior Management
Clinical Experience
- Completed 25 hours of clinical experience observing and implementing speech therapy at Audubon Elementary School, Owensboro KY.
- Completed 25 hours of clinical experience observing and implementing speech therapy at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital - Rehabilitation Unit.
- Obtained guided clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
- Gained insights on assessing and treating communication disorders across diverse populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Collegiate Sports
Brescia University, NAIA Women's Volleyball Team Aug 2020 - Nov 2023
Transylvania University, Division III Women's Volleyball Team Aug 2019 - May 2020
- Team Captain Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
- Athletic Scholarship Recipient
- Devoted 20 hours per week to athletics while carrying full course load
- Gained valuable leadership and team-building experience
Accomplishments
- Chosen by Brescia CSD program director to participate in the KSHA 2021-2022 Student Advocacy Event
- High Scholastic Achievement recipient at Brescia University
- Dean's List recipient at Brescia University from the years 2020-2023
- Dean's List recipient at Transylvania University (2019-2020)
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Associate LLC
07.2023 - Current
Program Facilitator
Girls Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Head Club Volleyball Coach
Tri-State Volleyball Alliance
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Brescia University
Transylvania University
Madisonville Community College