Karli Anderson (Bowling)
Huntington,WV
Summary
Compassionate and driven Communication Disorders undergraduate student with hands-on experience as a Registered Behavior Technician and Direct Support Professional. Skilled in implementing individualized behavior and communication support plans, collecting and analyzing data, and encouraging meaningful client progress. Undergraduate foundation in speech and language development, assessment procedures, and evidence-based intervention strategies. Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Passionate about pursuing graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology to further develop clinical expertise and improve communication outcomes for individuals of all abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Big Sandy Area Development District
05.2025 - Current
- Monitoring health conditions, and documenting changes to support timely interventions by healthcare professionals.
- Advocating for client needs, ensuring access to essential resources and services within the community.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Providing reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Services Center
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support client skill development.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to create individualized treatment strategies.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Utilized ABA principles to enhance client engagement and motivation.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to improve therapeutic techniques and skills.
Sales Associate
Walmart
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained well-organized merchandise displays to promote sales and improve inventory accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure stock levels met customer demand.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville, KY05-2022
No Degree -
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Pikeville, KYNo Degree - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2026
Skills
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Applied behavior analysis
- Discrete trial training
- Natural environment training
- Data collection and analysis
Accomplishments
- Most Inspiring Future Clinician Award for NSSLHA 2025
- Member of NSSLHA for 2 years
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification- 2024
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Big Sandy Area Development District
05.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Services Center
09.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Walmart
02.2024 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Shelby Valley High School
No Degree -
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
No Degree - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marshall University