Kiana Brown
Arverne,NY
Summary
I have almost 10 years of experience working with individuals between the ages of 2-21. Providing diverse care for different challenges through multiple organizations and environments. Engaging in 1:1 care and group sessions, with close attention to detail I’ve bridged the gap between care and resources to support healthy growth and expression.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Therapist
Applied ABC
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitate behavioral workshops to educate students on communication, social and daily living skills to reduce problematic behaviors
- Increase students' goal achievement rate by 30% by identifying delays in progression and implementing positive changes to stimulate student success
- Develop and implement 10+ individual programs for student by interacting with them on a daily basis and studying their behavior
- Collect comprehensive baseline data and execute approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately and consistently
Substitute Teacher Aide
The TemPositions Group of Companies
New York, NY
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Adhering to school policies and School Professionals policies
- Possessing a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
- Reporting for scheduled work reliably and punctually
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive classroom environment
- Led small group activities to reinforce key concepts and address individual student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with learning challenges, including tutoring and behavior management.
- Monitored student progress through observation and data collection, providing feedback to the teacher.
- Assisted in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment by promoting student participation and collaboration.
Paraprofessional
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
New York, NY
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Supports assigned student as he/she works to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher(s) and related service team
- Assists in the implementation of the student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s), and administrators
- Provides support for the individual student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities
- Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments
- Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.)
- Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of his/ her assigned student and the student's management needs
- Ensures that the student and his/her supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day
- Ensures that the assigned student’s specific management needs are met throughout the day
- Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day /ensuring that student safety is maintained at all times
Group Leader
Goddard Riverside Program
New York, NY
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Manages and leads a team of employees. Communicate company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to team. Motivates team members and assesses performance
- Generates and shares comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines
- Planning skills in order to create a successful youth program. Critical thinking to envision big picture goals, and then create plans of action to work towards those objectives.
- A consistently positive attitude throughout their day. Emotional discipline.
- Communicating with their students or fostering communication between students. Active listening
- Positively managing interpersonal conflict. While leading in example of the proper way for students to deal with conflict. Conflict resolution and expression.
- Presented list of skills: Leadership Skills, Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Results-Oriented, Self-Motivation, Strong Relationship Building
Education
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Skills
Data analysis skills
CPR
Crisis intervention
Experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Classroom behavior management
CPR Certified
Community resource referrals in school social work
Social-emotional development
Childhood developmental milestones
Autism spectrum disorders support
Time Management
Childhood cognitive development
Teaching
Additional Information - Key Strengths
- Support in self management
- Social emotional support
- Support in self-awareness
- Responsible decision making
- Relationship skills
- Social awareness support
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Applied ABC
03.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher Aide
The TemPositions Group of Companies
04.2023 - 01.2025
Paraprofessional
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
11.2019 - 01.2023
Group Leader
Goddard Riverside Program
06.2019 - 09.2019