Makenna Owens
Clearfield,UT
Summary
Dedicated healthcare and child development professional with experience in behavioral support, education, and client-centered care. Proven ability to build rapport with children, families, and team members while promoting safety, skill development, and independence. Experienced in leadership, staff mentorship, crisis prevention, lesson planning, and progress monitoring. Certified in CPR, Advanced Safety Care (ASC), and Behavior Prevention and Support (BPS). Recognized for strong communication, adaptability, and a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Bridgeway Integrated Healthcare Services
05.2023 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance client behavioral outcomes with developmental and behavioral needs.
- Collect, record and analyze behavioral data to monitor client progress and communicate outcomes to the clinical team.
- Utilized de escalation and crisis intervention techniques while maintaining client safety.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and classroom accommodations.
- Lead group and individual skill building activities designed to promote client independence and community participation.
- Served as a mentor and resource for new and existing staff members, providing guidance, training and ongoing support.
- Foster a positive, supportive environment that promotes client engagement, growth and success.
Assistant Store Leader
Quick Quack Car Wash
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Created weekly schedules for team members and resolves scheduling issues.
- Recruits and hires talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.
- Meets company set goals of selling memberships and creates and manages customer accounts.
- Delegates daily tasks and address any team member/customer questions.
- Responsible for performing a daily check of team members cleaning duties.
Nanny
Amanda Hadlock
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided child care for toddler.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Transported to and from daily activities.
- Supported child in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Syracuse High School
Syracuse, UT, US05.2018
Skills
- Crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques
- Self-management strategies
- Rapport building
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Paraprofessional
- Team leadership and staff mentorship
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Advanced Safety Care
- CPR
- BLS
Hobbies
- Camping and hiking with my dogs
- Traveling
- Gardening
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Bridgeway Integrated Healthcare Services
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Store Leader
Quick Quack Car Wash
07.2020 - 04.2023
Nanny
Amanda Hadlock
10.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - General Education
Syracuse High School