Katherine Boebel
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Behavior Technician at ACES with expertise in applied behavior analysis and a strong commitment to client progress. Skilled in data collection and positive reinforcement, I successfully enhanced communication skills and implemented effective behavior intervention plans, fostering significant improvements in client outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt strategies to meet individual needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
ACES
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Used Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
Assistant Trainer/ Manager
Sherrerd Performance Horses & Cattle
Wayne, OK
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Filed, organized and archived training materials to support future training sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow trainers to develop innovative teaching methods, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
- Facilitated group activities during training sessions to promote teamwork and enhance learning experiences.
- Coordinated day-to-day administration and logistics of face-to-face.
- Managed and operated caregiving to Horses and Cattle. Through exercise and nutrition.
- Competed extensively through high pressure NCHA events.
- Administered medication to livestock and Horses. Doctored any as needed.
Education
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHWestern Equestrian Studies/ Equine Business Manage
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH04.2019
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Behavioral management
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior treatment plans
- Skill development
- Teaching play and leisure skills
- Picture exchange communication system
- Discrete trial teaching
- Client relationship development
- Verbal behavior training
- Behavior intervention plans
- Token economy systems
- Functional behavior assessments
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior modification techniques
- Errorless learning techniques
- Social skill development
- Natural environment teaching
- Task analysis and chaining
- Problem-solving
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Progress tracking
- Treatment implementation
- Nonverbal communication
- Behavior assessment
- ABA techniques
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive and negative reinforcements
- Behavioral health
- Employee training
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) Certification
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ACES
06.2024 - 07.2025
Assistant Trainer/ Manager
Sherrerd Performance Horses & Cattle
10.2020 - 04.2024
Sinclair Community College
Western Equestrian Studies/ Equine Business Manage
The University of Findlay