Lamanda Benson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced in the clinical environment, skilled in behavior modification and personalized support. Proficient in data collection and implementing evidence-based interventions for impactful results. Seeking to apply these abilities in diverse settings for a valuable contribution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Blue Gems ABA
Charlotte, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor client progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication strategies and behavioral interventions.
- Utilized data collection tools to track client behaviors and outcomes, ensuring accurate reporting of progress.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Increased client independence by teaching essential life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household management.
- Facilitated successful transitions between school settings by working closely with educators to adapt classroom accommodations for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of session notes, progress reports, and treatment plan updates for seamless communication among team members.
- Streamlined data collection processes for assessing patient progress, ensuring timely adjustments to therapy.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
ABA Therapist
Kidz Choice Services
Queens, NY
11.2017 - 07.2025
- Provide home and community based ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder
- Implement treatment plans to develop communication, behavior, ADL's and social skills
- Daily session notes and quarterly progress reports and videos
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies for managing challenging emotions or behaviors more effectively.
- Conducted parent training sessions focused on teaching behavior management strategies.
- Led training sessions for staff and family members, optimizing consistency and effectiveness of care.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Data Entry/ Filing
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical incidents involving clients or their families.
- Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and need.
Teacher Assistant
Lighthouse Guild
New York, NY
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Assist with creative lesson planning
- Implemented audio and visual Aid for children of special needs
- Daily living skills for children of visual impairment
- Behavior and social skills development
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with emerging trends in education and improve instructional effectiveness.
Teacher Assistant
Lighthouse International
New York, NY
06.2008 - 04.2012
- Work with children of intellectual, behavioral and physical challenges
- Develop academic activities to work with students of special needs
- Established strong rapport with students and families through open communication channels and consistent feedback on academic progress.
- Implemented differentiated instructional approaches based on varying student abilities and interests to ensure equity in learning opportunities.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction for individual learners'' needs while addressing overall class performance goals.
Teacher Assistant
Harlem Children’s Zone
New York, NY
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Provide home and community based ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder
- Implement treatment plans to develop communication, behavior, ADL's and social skills
- Daily session notes and quarterly progress reports and videos
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies for managing challenging emotions or behaviors more effectively.
- Conducted parent training sessions focused on teaching behavior management strategies.
- Led training sessions for staff and family members, optimizing consistency and effectiveness of care.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Data Entry/ Filing
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical incidents involving clients or their families.
- Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and need.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
LEHMAN COLLEGE
BRONX, NY05-2026
Associate of Science - Human Services
BMCC
New York, NY06.2016
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Preparing documents/ Reports
- Behavior/Social Skills Development
- Working1:1 and group sessions
- Audio/Visual Aid Implementation
- IEP and BIP; perform preference assessment
- Filing
- Discrete trial teaching
- Social skills development
- Individualized treatment planning
- Patient records management
- Crisis intervention
- Data Collection
- Intake assessment
- Data Entry
- Case management assistance
- Scheduling
- Organization/Structure
- Computer Skills; Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Certification
- Level 3 Teacher Assistant Certified
- CPR/First Aid: Expires 3/2027
- Level 1 ASL Certificate Received 06/2017
- RBT Certificate Received: 11/2018
- Driver's License
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Blue Gems ABA
07.2025 - Current
ABA Therapist
Kidz Choice Services
11.2017 - 07.2025
Teacher Assistant
Lighthouse Guild
02.2013 - 07.2017
Teacher Assistant
Lighthouse International
06.2008 - 04.2012
Teacher Assistant
Harlem Children’s Zone
08.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
LEHMAN COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Human Services
BMCC