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Kayla Herbison

Bend,OR

Summary

Hard working program manager and behavioral interventionist, looking to further career in the field of applied behavioral analysis. Striving to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, to help people in the development of their mental health, and make a positive impact in their everyday lives. Wishes to continue to get the best clinical experience possible, while earning unrestricted hours. Committed, and ready to work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager/Behavioral Interventionist

Positive Behavior Supports
Bend, OR
09.2022 - Current
  • Traveling throughout Central Oregon, providing direct services to clients with autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Creating behavior intervention plans, program guides, collecting/analyzing data, host parent meetings, assisting in and running assessments, and supervising other behavior technicians in program implementation.

Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica
Carlsbad, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • After starting and focusing on finishing my Master’s program, I returned to Cortica, working at a different location in California.
  • Applied for FIT, and continued work in applied behavior analysis, gaining more experience with developing goals and behavior reduction plans for clients.

Caregiver

Amrita Naik
Mountain View, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Working with a 9 year-old girl with special needs (Ataxic Cerebral Palsy and Global Developmental Delay)
  • Assisting with virtual education, meal preparation, and leisure activities.
  • Coordinated with educators to maintain consistent learning environment remotely.

Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica
San Rafael, CA
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis techniques with clients.
  • Implemented strategies for reducing targeted behaviors in kids with various developmental challenges.
  • Use individualized methods to teach acquisition goals.

Elementary Coordinator/Skills Trainer

Boys And Girls Club Of Corvallis
Corvallis, OR
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed skills-focused programs to address and reduce unwanted behaviors.
  • Started working for BGCC as a STARS program lead, then a Summer Club lead, and then as the Elementary Coordinator/Skills Trainer.

Education

BCBA Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
04-2024

Master of Science - Psychology

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
04-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-2019

Skills

  • Professional writing
  • Performance monitoring
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Time Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Manager/Behavioral Interventionist

Positive Behavior Supports
09.2022 - Current

Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica
07.2021 - 07.2022

Caregiver

Amrita Naik
09.2020 - 06.2021

Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica
06.2020 - 12.2020

Elementary Coordinator/Skills Trainer

Boys And Girls Club Of Corvallis
05.2019 - 05.2020

BCBA Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Psychology

Tiffin University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Oregon State University
Kayla Herbison