Kristen Licht
Leominster,MA
Summary
Experienced with applied behavior analysis, focusing on implementing individualized intervention plans to improve clients' social and communication skills. Utilizes positive reinforcement and behavior tracking to support goal achievement. Strong understanding of data collection and analysis to refine intervention strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Shapiro Educational & Behavioral Consultants
05.2018 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
ABA Tutor
Leominster Public Schools
09.2016 - 12.2024
- Coordinated closely with other service providers, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, to ensure a holistic approach to each student''s needs.
- Increased student independence through functional life skills training and social skills instruction.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by developing and implementing positive behavior support plans based on functional assessments.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing customized ABA strategies and interventions.
- Supported classroom teachers in adapting instructional materials and methods for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Mentored new ABA tutors, sharing best practices for teaching strategies, data collection methods, and ethical considerations within the field of applied behavior analysis.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs by providing input on appropriate goals, accommodations, modifications, and supports for each student.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks, ask questions, and engage fully in their education.
- Promoted generalization of learned skills across various settings through consistent implementation of ABA techniques.
- Utilized discrete trial training to teach specific skills broken down into smaller components for increased student mastery.
- Improved communication skills of non-verbal students by utilizing visual aids, sign language, and alternative communication devices.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Front End Associate
Hannaford Supermarket
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas.
- Performed carry-out and order preparation for pick-up services by packaging, transporting, and loading customer purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-2015
High School Diploma -
Leominster High School
Leominster, MA06-2011
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Positive reinforcement & token economy systems
- Team collaboration & leadership
- Teaching play and leisure skills
- Discrete trial teaching
- Crisis management and prevention
- Applied behavior analysis
- Case management
- Visual supports implementation
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Shapiro Educational & Behavioral Consultants
05.2018 - Current
ABA Tutor
Leominster Public Schools
09.2016 - 12.2024
Front End Associate
Hannaford Supermarket
03.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Keene State College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Keene State College
High School Diploma -
Leominster High School
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