Kiara Ricks
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience using positive and negative reinforcement strategies to improve behaviors. Expert at implementing behavior treatment plans and intervention techniques. Talented relationship builder with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT Training Specialist
Children's Specialized ABA
Kearny, New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
- Provided training and support to new staff on best practices in behavior therapy.
- Attended workshops and trainings related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Conducted skill assessments to evaluate client progress and needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and plan further interventions when necessary.
- Developed basic strategies to promote client safety, wellness, and independence.
- Coordinated schedules for training sessions to maximize attendance and participation.
- Utilized feedback to refine training programs and align with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs across departments.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
Registered Behavior Technician
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
East Brunswick, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
Behavior Technician
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
East Brunswick, NJ
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
Assistant Infant Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Millburn, NJ
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served and other relevant information as required.
- Attended required training sessions related to curriculum implementation or health and safety regulations.
- Maintained regular communication with parents about their child's progress and development milestones.
- Developed positive relationships with children by providing them with comfort, support and guidance.
- Encouraged language development through storytelling, singing songs or reading aloud from age appropriate books.
In-Home Nanny
ABC Nanny Source
Colts Neck, NJ
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's day-to-day experiences and developmental milestones achieved.
- Organized age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Transported children to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and outings.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
- Created an atmosphere that was conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted with homework completion and monitored progress towards academic goals.
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Fanwood, NJ
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Support And Services
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ12.2020
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FLMaster of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Data collection and analysis
- Cross-team collaboration
- Documentation management
- Collaboration with professionals
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff training
Websites
Certification
- Safety Care Training
- Seizure First-aid Training
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RBT Training Specialist
Children's Specialized ABA
01.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
01.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Infant Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
08.2023 - 12.2023
In-Home Nanny
ABC Nanny Source
08.2022 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
10.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Legal Support And Services
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middlesex County College
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University