Kelly Sherwin
DeLand,FL
Summary
Accomplished Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over seven years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, specializing in applied behavior analysis. Expertise in delivering exceptional direct care services to diverse clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, aged 2-6, in both in-home and center-based settings. Holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Regis College, completed in May 2024, and has been credentialed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board since June 2025. Committed to advancing the field through evidence-based practices and personalized interventions that foster meaningful progress for each client.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Behavior Analysis Support Services
Orange City, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to address client needs.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and patterns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment strategies.
- Trained and mentored staff on behavior management techniques and best practices.
- Facilitated parent training sessions to enhance understanding of behavioral principles.
- Monitored client progress through data analysis, ensuring adherence to treatment goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, leading to improved client outcomes.
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Analysis Support Services
Orange City, FL
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Documented client progress and response to interventions accurately and consistently.
- Trained junior staff on behavior modification techniques and data collection methods.
- Developed supportive relationships with clients, fostering trust and engagement in therapy sessions.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
Registered Behavioral Technician II – Quincy Center
South Shore Autism Center, Quincy, MA
Quincy, MA
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained and withheld previous Registered Behavioral Technician certification since 2018 per the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Provided clinical and evidence-based services to a range of clients, specifically aged from 2-6-years-old, diagnosed with ASD, to shape, increase, decrease, or maintain socially significant behaviors with use of data collection, prompting procedures, and program interventions/protocols created by BCBAs
- Collaboratively worked alongside additional staff members, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Speech Language Therapists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists
- Participated in SSAC’s mentorship program from July 2023-November 2024, where monthly projects were assigned from BCBAs; projects included relevant topics and areas that are associated with the BACB 5th Edition Task List
- Worked closely with additional mentees and BCBAs to continue to develop clinical, professional and intrapersonal skills relevant to becoming a BCBA regarding mock interviews, providing and accepting feedback, and assisted BCBAs in direct testing and assessments
- Directly worked alongside BCBAs to assess client skill acquisition, made suggestions regarding clinical programs, and assisted with writing treatment plans, procedures, and making/creating of program materials as instructed by BCBAs
Lead Registered Behavioral Technician – Quincy Center
Boston Behavioral Learning Centers, Newton, MA
Newton, MA
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided clinical and evidence-based services to a range of clients diagnosed with ASD to shape, increase, decrease, or maintain, socially significant behaviors with use of data collection, prompting procedures, and program interventions/protocols created by BCBAs
- Assisted in training of new hire onboarding, alongside BCBAs through direct teaching, role-modeling of programs while providing constructive and effective feedback to staff
- Created and implemented circle and group activities for the week for four different level learner groups, specifically working to increase client acquisition targets according to their treatment plans in a socialized setting
- Created and designed diapering and toileting procedures to be included in new hire orientation that demonstrates a dignified and humanistic way of safely, therapeutically, and respectfully assisting with clients in the bathroom during toileting times
- Promoted to Lead Registered Behavioral Technician for the Quincy Center in May 2022
- Directly worked alongside the Director of the Quincy Center regarding specific projects, writing of treatment plans or procedures and making/creating program materials as instructed by Director or other BCBAs
- Demonstrated continuous flexibility, dependability, leadership abilities, and responsibility throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and thereafter, with the upstart of the Quincy Center in July 2022; helping assist Clinical Director with several administrative and non-clinical tasks like organization, creating/implementing policies, procedures, and additional guidelines
Mental Health Associate Verbal De-escalator Instructor
Pembroke Hospital, Pembroke, MA
Pembroke, MA
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted in the admission and discharge of patients of an inpatient psychiatric hospital while maintaining the safety of all patients, monitoring basic medical care like assisting with patient vitals, blood pressure, and pulse
- Maintained a therapeutic environment by utilizing skills pertinent to verbal de-escalation
- Consulted with multi-disciplinary treatment teams consisting of nurses, doctors, social workers and additional specialists
- Implemented various and diverse group activities for patients from 13 years old to geriatric aged patients
- Trained new hire orientation staff members through a verbal de-escalation course of 2 days involving role-playing, presenting, and certification of an 8-hour mandatory verbal de-escalation course
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stetson University
DeLand, FL05-2015
Skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
- Effective Communicator
- Strong Reader & Writer
- Microsoft/Excel
- Leadership
- Therapeutic & Patient
- Culturally Responsive
- Humanistic & Ethical
- Verbal behavior training
- Natural environment teaching
- Performance feedback and supervision
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Behavior Analysis Support Services
06.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Analysis Support Services
01.2025 - 06.2025
Registered Behavioral Technician II – Quincy Center
South Shore Autism Center, Quincy, MA
07.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Registered Behavioral Technician – Quincy Center
Boston Behavioral Learning Centers, Newton, MA
05.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Associate Verbal De-escalator Instructor
Pembroke Hospital, Pembroke, MA
02.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stetson University
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Regis College