Kaitlyn Butler
Danvers,MA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Caregiver
Self-Employed
05.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one care and support for children with autism, creating a safe and structured environment tailored to meet their unique needs and developmental goals.
- Assisted with daily living tasks, including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility, while promoting independence.
- Implemented individualized communication strategies, utilizing an AAC device, sign language, and picture exchange communication systems to facilitate effective multimodal communication.
- Developed sensory-friendly activities to support emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Organized and supervised community outings, encouraging learning in real-world environments.
Behavior Technician
Central ABA Services
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to address client needs.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Delivered compassionate and effective one-on-one therapy while ensuring safety and security for both clients and staff.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of behavioral data to track and assess treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers, providing updates on client progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
Childcare Assistant
Garden City Children's Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Applied knowledge of early childhood development to create safe, nurturing environments for children aged 3 years and under.
- Collaborated with parents to provide insights on child development, including milestones in motor skills, language acquisition, and social-emotional growth.
- Designed and led creative, age-appropriate activities that promoted learning through play, including sensory exploration, art projects, and motor skill exercises.
- Fostered emotional and social development, encouraging positive behaviors, empathy, and peer interaction through structured play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2025
Skills
- Behavior analysis
- Augmentative communication devices
- Data collection
- Goal setting and planning
- Compassion
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Problem-solving
- Community inclusion
Certification
CPR Certified, National Health and Safety Association, Issued September 11th, 2024
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Central ABA Services
01.2024 - 03.2024
Special Needs Caregiver
Self-Employed
05.2022 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Garden City Children's Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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