JORDYN BURGESS
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
I am seeking a comparable position to help create and maintain an optimal learning environment for pediatric and adult patients and students while utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities afforded me through my certification program. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch a career while achieving company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Associate
Children’s Hospital
Birmingham, AL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for providing constant supervision and oversight of patients with diverse mental, emotional, or developmental conditions.
- Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all participants in therapeutic activities.
- Emotionally supported patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
- Enforced rules consistently while providing support and understanding when necessary.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills.
- Enforced administrative policies and rules governing students.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed to deescalate situations involving aggressive behaviors.
- Employed instruction strategies to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Simplified Behavioral Health
Trussville, AL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the Board-certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
- Also responsible for collecting data and conducting certain types of assessments under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards their needs.
- Monitored the progress of clients through data collection and analysis.
- I contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
- Provided emotional support to help clients cope with challenging behaviors or situations.
- Conducted functional assessments and created behavior plans tailored to the needs of each client.
- Provided individualized behavior intervention services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in developing social skills programs designed to increase communication abilities among clients.
Program Co-Facilitator Intern
Ed Farm
Birmingham, AL
05.2022 - 07.2022
- teaching students in elementary and middle school
- summer enrichment program connected with Ed Farm taught students how to code using an iPad app (Apple)
- Monitored participant performance and provided feedback accordingly.
- Created a positive environment by modeling appropriate behavior expectations for participants.
- Collaborated with the program manager to develop strategies for addressing challenging behaviors among participants.
- Conducted weekly meetings with program participants to assess progress and provide support.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Special Education -
University of Alabama
05.2025
High School Diploma -
AH Parker High School
05.2019
Skills
- CPR
- Behavioral Health
- Leadership
- Effective Communicator
- Persuasive
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Flexible
- Relationship Building
- Data Entry
- Decision-Making
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Timeline
Behavior Associate
Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Behavioral Technician
Simplified Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
Program Co-Facilitator Intern
Ed Farm
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor’s Degree, Special Education -
University of Alabama
High School Diploma -
AH Parker High School