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KENDALL DOBNIKAR

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Dedicated BCBA with years of experience in designing and implementing behavior intervention plans for individuals with diverse needs. Expertise in conducting assessments, analyzing data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes. Proven ability to provide effective behavioral therapies and support to clients and their families. Skilled in training and supervising behavior technicians and staff. Passionate about promoting positive behavior change and enhancing quality of life for clients through evidence-based practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

AchieveAbility Therapy Services
, FL
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Provided behavior analytic services to clients, including direct observation, data collection, and analysis.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective treatment outcomes.
  • Train and supervised RBTs in implementing behavior intervention plans.
  • Conducted parent trainings monthly with clients caregivers.

Apprentice/RBT

Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
06.2022 - Current
  • Provides clinic, in-home, and school ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Worked with team members and other apprentices to promote a positive and safe work environment
  • Learned how to work independently and assist in ITP, assessment, parents trainings, and supervision.
  • Monitored team members' adherence to ethical standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
  • Utilized effective problem-solving skills when responding quickly and appropriately to challenging situations involving clients or colleagues.

Multisubject Tutor

Varsity Tutors
Virtual, Virtual
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Used an online platform to work daily with assigned students in various subjects to ensure education progress
  • Explained difficult concepts, terms and theories in easy-to-understand terminology
  • Mentored and supported students to build their confidence and study skills
  • Engaged actively with students to build confidence in subject matter and help improve study methods.

In/Out of Class Aide, Project Assist Tutor

Center for Students with Disabilities
Whitewater, Wisconsin
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners
  • Assisted students in the classroom with academic related activities
  • Scheduled times throughout the week to assist students in doing tasks they are not physically able to do
  • Assisted students in identifying their mode of learning
  • Reviewed students' academic progress on a weekly basis.

Autism Technician

Mercyhealth Autism Program
Janesville, Wisconsin
  • Developed and implemented behavior plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Utilized effective problem-solving skills when responding quickly and appropriately to challenging situations involving clients or colleagues.
  • Facilitated communication between family members, caregivers, teachers, therapists, physicians and other professionals involved in a client's care plan.
  • Implemented evidence-based treatments according to current research standards for best practice in ABA therapy services.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disoders -

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
05.2021

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

Ball State University

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Treatment Planning
  • AAC Experience
  • Crisis Management
  • Parent Training
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Certification

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Volunteer Experience

  • Meet and Eat, UWW Life, Whitewater, Wisconsin, Meet weekly with students int he LIFE program at UWW to discuss social skills from classes.
  • Aide, UWW Children's Center, Whitewater, Wisconsin, Administered literacy assessments to children in the UWW Children's Center.

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

AchieveAbility Therapy Services
03.2024 - Current

Apprentice/RBT

Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
06.2022 - Current

Multisubject Tutor

Varsity Tutors
09.2021 - 05.2022

In/Out of Class Aide, Project Assist Tutor

Center for Students with Disabilities
09.2017 - 01.2019

Autism Technician

Mercyhealth Autism Program

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disoders -

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

Ball State University
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