Kayla Sessions
Saint Marys,USA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
KIDS LEARNING LOFT
Saint Marys, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Direct Therapy
- Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with ASD in a clinic setting.
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by BCBAs.
- Utilize a variety of ABA techniques to teach communication, social skills, daily living skills, and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Deliver therapy in a fun and engaging way, building rapport with clients.
- Data Collection and Documents
- Accurately collect data client progress and behaviors.
- Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions and client performance.
- Assist BCBAs with data analysis and progress reports.
- Team Leadership
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other Behavior Technicians.
- Assist with training new BTs on ABA principles and company procedures.
- Act as a resource for BTs with questions or challenges.
- May assist with scheduling or coordinating BT assignments.
- Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with BCBAs to review client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Communicate effectively with parents/caregivers regarding client progress and home programs.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences.
- Professional Development
- Maintain current knowledge of ABA best practices and research.
- Attend training and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Other duties as assigned such as audit incident reports, client notes, get place set up for all staff, and etc.
- Facilitating communication between the clinical teams and supervising BCBAs.
- Full-time
- 0-15 days notice period
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Achievement Behavioral Therapy
Savannah, GA
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Our caring and professional ABA therapists provide ABA services for children with autism under the guidance of a BCBA. As an RBT you will work collaboratively with a BCBA supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy. Our RBTs provide in-home, and community-based Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy and collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
- Full-time
Mental Health Specialist Tech
Unison Behavioral Health
Waycross, GA
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Basic care procedures for clients in a residential substance abuse treatment facility. monitor and assist clients in daily recreational and social activities. Observes and communicates consumer behavior to Nursing staff; assists with laundry, linen changes, errands and transportation of consumers. Responsible for ensuring security. monitor and communicate consumer's behavior, provide simple nursing care, personal care and hygiene in perform established treatment and programmatic activities
- Time Management
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, promoting coping strategies and emotional resilience.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client mental health needs and develop treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention support, effectively managing high-stress situations to ensure client safety.
Register Behavior Technician
Light of Hope Learning Center
Brunswick, GA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in a center-based or home-based setting Teach clients with autism communication, social, and self-help skills in an individual or small group setting.
- Collect data to monitor the progress of the children we support.
- Provide regular written and verbal progress on treatment goals.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to acquire further knowledge.
Register Behavior Technician
Florida Autism Center
Jacksonville, FL
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in a center-based or home-based setting (paid training provided).
- Teach clients with autism communication, social, and self-help skills in an individual or small group setting.
- Collect data to monitor the progress of the children we support.
- Provide regular written and verbal progress on treatment goals.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, confidentiality and mandated reporting standards as set by the FAC clinical team.
- Maintain appropriate social distancing, safety, and enhanced protective hygiene practices both on and off the job. (We provide PPE, caregiver communication tools and practices, and limit exposure through small work groups.)
- Communicate clearly and effectively – both orally and written – with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to acquire further knowledge.
Temporary Nursing Assistants
Harborview Satilla Nursing Home
Waycross, GA
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide aspects of resident care that include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Bathing
- Oral Care
- Grooming - Shaving and Nail Care
- Dressing and Undressing
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Positioning, Moving, and Restorative Care
- Nutrition and Elimination
- Comfort Care and End of Life Care
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded health information for nursing staff review.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in resident care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
Education
Psychology (Some College)
Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN01.2026
High School Diploma -
Brantley County High School
Nahunta, GA06.2010
Skills
- Reinforcement systems
- Leadership and supervision
- Staff training and development
- Social skills development
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Self-esteem building
- Data collection and analysis
- HIPAA requirements
- Case documentation
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Client documentation
- Applied behavior analysis
- Collaboration with professionals
- Behavior intervention plans
- Incidental teaching
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLanguages
English
Timeline
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
KIDS LEARNING LOFT
11.2023 - Current
Register Behavior Technician
Light of Hope Learning Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Achievement Behavioral Therapy
04.2022 - 11.2025
Register Behavior Technician
Florida Autism Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Mental Health Specialist Tech
Unison Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 05.2023
Temporary Nursing Assistants
Harborview Satilla Nursing Home
06.2020 - 03.2021
Psychology (Some College)
Purdue Global
High School Diploma -
Brantley County High School