Dedicated and compassionate ABA professional with 5 years of hands-on experience working as both a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and Senior Behavior Technician (SBT), delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service delivery to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disorders. Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing evidence-based intervention individualized to the client. Skilled in communication, building positive team relationships, problem-solving, and maintaining client-centered care. Committed to ethical practice, collaborative teamwork, and advancing clinical leadership as a BCBA.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Behavior Technician
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
Neurodevelopment Center - Morgantown, WV
09.2023 - Current
Assist BCBA with conducting client evaluations, including functional assessment interviews and assessment of client skills
Conduct and score skills assessments (i.e., VB-MAPP)
Assist BCBA with conducting behavioral assessments including functional analyses, functional behavioral assessments, etc.
Run preference and reinforcer assessments with clients
Write and update individualized treatment plans, treatment goals, skill acquisition programs, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), operational definitions, protocols, and data collection systems
Implement and oversee both treatment and behavioral intervention plans under supervision of a BCBA within a clinical setting
Serve as a lead team member by supporting case oversight, ensuring consistency and quality of care across technicians
Assist in training new staff on ABA principles, communication systems (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)), behavioral intervention strategies, skill acquisition programming, data collection systems, graphing, and writing session notes for insurance
Provide ongoing training for behavior technicians using Behavioral Skills Training (BST), including teaching concepts and strategies related to skill building and behavior reduction
Monitor treatment integrity and provide in the moment coaching to behavior technicians to maintain fidelity
Facilitate clear and timely communication among team members (i.e., supervisors, BCBAs, and behavior technicians) regarding client goals, treatment modifications, barriers to progress, and data insight
Foster positive and professional relationships with behavior technicians through mentorship, support, and constructive feedback to enhance team performance
Provide proactive in the moment support to behavior technicians to manage challenging behavior, including use of crisis prevention and management strategies (SafetyCare)
Assist BCBA with recurring tasks, including: creation of programming/protocols, target selection, data collection systems and graphs, team or parent/caregiver meeting agendas, and program materials
Create excel-based graphing systems, increasing efficiency in data visualization, and enabling staff to visually track skill acquisition and behavioral intervention progress
Analyze and interpret skill acquisition and behavioral data to evaluate client progress and assist in treatment plan modifications
Deliver compassionate client care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support
Maintain client safety and confidentiality
Conduct parent/caregiver training sessions to assist in promoting skill generalization
Lead team meetings to align on treatment goals, improve implementation fidelity, and ensure consistency across behavior technicians
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., speech therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, etc.) to support continuity of client care
Fulfill job responsibilities of behavior technician as needed
Registered Behavior Technician
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
Neurodevelopment Center - Morgantown, WV
06.2021 - 09.2023
Ran one-on-one ABA therapy sessions with children aged 2-7 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Maintained a caseload of 3-5 children in a clinical setting
Improved client skills and behavior by implementing individualized treatment plans and tracking progress
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desirable behaviors, contributing to significant client progress
Delivered targeted behavior modification programs, which significantly reduced instances of challenging behavior in clients
Observed, monitored and recorded challenging behaviors through accurate data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
Supported clients' academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs
Improved client's daily living skills with personalized training sessions, enhancing their independence and quality of life
Prevented instances of challenging behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients
Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms
Communicated confidentially and professionally with BCBAs, parents, related service providers and other members of the clients team as necessary
Documented client progress notes and data into company database for insurance
Ensured compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements, safeguarding client trust and security
Assisted with the training of staff regarding treatment programs/protocols, data collection and managing challenging behavior
Implemented level 1-3 VB-MAPP assessments across all clients
Job Skills Coach
PACE Enterprises Inc.
Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV
08.2020 - 05.2021
Assisted student interns with disabilities with learning competitive, marketable, and transferable skills while achieving maximum productivity and quality while in their internships
Evaluated student interns' progress and completed required documentation for partners, funders, and the Project Search database
Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop internship sites, write job descriptions, task lists, job analysis and plan for necessary modifications for student internships and competitive jobs
Assisted in training interns for the interview process for them in gaining both internships and competitive employment positions
Assessed student progress and gave feedback to each intern and team members
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis: Concentration - Autism
Endicott College
Beverly
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts: Multidisciplinary Studies - Disability Studies, Special Education, Psychology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2020
Skills
Clinical ABA expertise
Staff training and performance feedback
Parent training and collaboration
Behavioral crisis management
Clinical documentation and report writing
Data-driven decision making
Data graphing and visualization using Microsoft Excel
Rapport building with clients/staff
Certification
BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Adult/Infant CPR Certified
Safety Care Certified
Timeline
Senior Behavior Technician
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
09.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
06.2021 - 09.2023
Job Skills Coach
PACE Enterprises Inc.
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis: Concentration - Autism
Endicott College
Bachelor of Arts: Multidisciplinary Studies - Disability Studies, Special Education, Psychology