Kyla A. Houston
Cordova,TN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate career seeker with effective leadership experience working with children and adolescents eager to secure position tending to children's mental health. Team player with strong communication skills ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
A Mother's Wish Childcare
Memphis, TN
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Effects
Memphis , TN
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Used Theralytics to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Effects
Germantown, TN
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
Registered Behavior Technician Intern
ABA Effects
Germantown, TN
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Gained knowledge about the field of ABA as it relates to children on the Autism spectrum
- Completed RBT Initial Competency Assessment
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis while under direct supervision
- Earned RBT certification following in-depth supervisory training
Clerical Assistant
Royal Furniture Corporate Office
Memphis, TN
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch or distribute to correct recipient.
Barista
Starbucks
Cordova , TN
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
Work Study Student
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues and provide assistance.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Graded assignments and created group projects for an associate professor in the psychology department
- Hand-delivered important documents to various departments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Behavioral Support
- Emotional Support
- Data Collection
- Leadership Qualities
- Effective Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
A Mother's Wish Childcare
08.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Effects
05.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Effects
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician Intern
ABA Effects
11.2020 - 01.2021
Clerical Assistant
Royal Furniture Corporate Office
06.2020 - 08.2020
Barista
Starbucks
06.2018 - 12.2018
Work Study Student
Clark Atlanta University
09.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Clark Atlanta University