Kylie Tahakjian
Phoenix,United States
Summary
Insightful Behavior Consultant known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in behavior analysis, intervention plan development, and positive reinforcement strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to effectively support clients and collaborate with teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Consultant
Life Skills Autism Academy
Tempe, Arizona
02.2026 - Current
- Obtains BCBA certification, supervises under a Licensed BCBA in the state of Arizona.
- Conducted initial and 6-month ABA assessments to determine medically necessary service hours
- Developed and modified individualized behavior intervention plans based on data analysis
- Provided clinical oversight and supervision to Behavior Technicians (1:10 supervision ratio)
- Led weekly team meetings and pre-case trainings to ensure treatment fidelity
- Conducted monthly parent training sessions to promote generalization and caregiver involvement
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with autism.
- Designed and implemented training sessions for staff on effective behavioral techniques.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions as necessary for improvement.
Behavior Consultant Trainee
Life Skills Autism Academy
Tempe, Arizona
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Conducted initial and 6-month ABA assessments to determine medically necessary service hours
- Developed and modified individualized behavior intervention plans based on data analysis
- Provided clinical oversight and supervision to Behavior Technicians
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse client needs.
- Conducted monthly parent training sessions to promote generalization and caregiver involvement
- Maintained compliance with BACB and billed under a Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Ally Pediatric Therapy
Paradise Valley, United States
09.2022 - 05.2024
- RBT while ongoing residency program and gaining supervision hours per the BACB
- Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Vineland, SSIS) under the supervision of BCBA
- Provide supervision and support to RBTs and clients under the supervision of BCBA
- Modify client's treatment plans under the supervision of the BCBA
- Identify and use appropriate antecedent strategies
- Provide ABA therapy with the support and direction of a BCBA
- Collaborate with treatment team, including other Behavior Technicians, BCBAs, and SLPs
- Implement program descriptions as written by the SC with fidelity
- Creatively target goals/programs and activities based on clients’ individual interests
Behavioral Health Supervisor
Open Hearts Family Wellness
Phoenix, United States
11.2018 - 04.2022
- A positive, solution-focused role model who provides leadership, direction, instruction, and guidance to their assigned team; and works in collaboration with the entire program and organization for the purpose of providing excellent service delivery to enrolled clients and their families to achieve contract goals.
- Responsible for oversight of all assigned cases for the clients in their care: treatment planning, full cycle case management, coordination of care, child-family team meetings, empathetic support, monitoring and review of chart entries, timely HER documentation, and achieving billing goals through a team of diverse direct support providers (Wellness Coaches & Family Support Specialists).
- Specialty populations include clients with Substance Abuse, Trauma, or Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
Behavior Coach/Coach Mentor
Open Hearts Family Wellness
Phoenix, United States
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Provide intensive direct support services to families who have children that are 'at-risk' by constructing programming that is unique to each client.
- Provide family and community centered interventions, which are guided by positive behavior support principles that address the needs identified by the CFT.
- Develop individualized education and interventions for assigned children and families, based on goals created in the Child and Family Team.
- Provide assistance to children and families by identifying strengths and needs, accessing supports, and partnering with other professional agencies.
- Assist and support the family in developing social and natural support networks by utilizing community resources.
- Complete all required documentation and billing requirements accurately and in the assigned time frames.
Education
MA - Applied Behavior Analysis (Special Education)
Arizona State University
AZ, United States05.2021
BS - Exercise and Wellness
Arizona State University
AZ, United States12.2016
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative
- Clinical supervision
- Parent training
- ABA assessment (ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, Vineland assessments)
- Behavior intervention planning
- Visual supports development
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
Timeline
Behavior Consultant
Life Skills Autism Academy
02.2026 - Current
Behavior Consultant Trainee
Life Skills Autism Academy
06.2024 - 02.2026
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Ally Pediatric Therapy
09.2022 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Supervisor
Open Hearts Family Wellness
11.2018 - 04.2022
Behavior Coach/Coach Mentor
Open Hearts Family Wellness
01.2017 - 11.2018
MA - Applied Behavior Analysis (Special Education)
Arizona State University
BS - Exercise and Wellness
Arizona State University