LarBresha Chatmon
Baytown,TX
Summary
Passionate Behavioral Technician with over 3 years experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining using ABA Therapy. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. Dedicated Therapist 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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician/ Special Education Aide
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Supported teachers by providing instructional support, classroom management, and behavior modification strategies.
- Attended meetings related to Individual Education Programs or other special education services.
Social Work Intern
Credible Health Solutions
Dickerson, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress.
- Provided referrals to community organizations such as shelters or substance abuse treatment centers.
- Assisted in developing case plans and service strategies for clients.
- Developed and implemented strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
- Assessed client's eligibility for benefits through various programs such as Medicaid or SNAP.
- Attended trainings related to best practices in case management.
- Provided referrals for additional services when appropriate.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Innovations
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided individual and family therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies for individuals with ASD to improve language, social skills, self-help skills, and academic performance.
- Monitored client progress by collecting data on target behaviors and graphing results for review.
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning client's mental and medical diagnosis and other confidential personal matters.
- Assisted in designing educational materials tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
Behavior Health Specialist Intern
KIPP GYO International
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- Assessed Students needs and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Participated in assessments and visits with Students in various types of settings.
- Provided extensive residential staff training in such areas as symptoms management and effective intervention strategies.
Patient Care Supervisor
Lanorah’s Personal Care
Houston, Tx
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Informed Management promptly of any incidents or irregularities regarding client behavior
- Identified defective facility equipment and reported to the supervisor accordingly
- Documented client medication distribution and intake as needed
- Caregiver for an Autistic Child,
- Engage parents or family members in conversation to determine clients’ requirements and limitations
- Create and implement core autism care plans to meet the individual needs of each client
- Assist clients in feeling comfortable with their strengths and limitations, by proper implementation of plans
- Ascertain the physical, emotional, and mental health and wellbeing of each client, by providing them with required assistance
- Oversee daily meal preparation, according to clients’ specific tastes, and ensure that they partake their meals on time
- Provide respite care, and ensure the medication is timely and properly administered, as per health plans
- Assist clients by providing transport support, especially to doctors’ appointments
- Intervene during emergent situations, providing required first aid and CP
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX08-2024
Advanced Placement Program Graduate -
Kipp Houston High School
01.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint Skills
- Strong team management; Can execute various tasks simultaneously
- Child and adolescent health
- Adaptation, Patience, Problem Solving Skills, Observant
- Experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Session Video Recording
- Therapy Team Planning
- Medication Administration
- Group Behavioral Intervention Programs
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Psychiatric Population Familiarity
- Community Resources Specialist
- Special Education Knowledge
- Individualized Education Plan expertise
Certification
- CPI certified
- CPR certified
- CANS/ANSA certified
Refrences
- Senior Manger of Operations(LPC) Natalie Brown 832-428-7930
- Coach of Special Education Tiffanie Contreras 832-643-6494
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Behavior Technician/ Special Education Aide
Kipp Texas Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Credible Health Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Innovations
07.2022 - 08.2023
Behavior Health Specialist Intern
KIPP GYO International
06.2021 - 08.2022
Patient Care Supervisor
Lanorah’s Personal Care
06.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sul Ross State University
Advanced Placement Program Graduate -
Kipp Houston High School
- CPI certified
- CPR certified
- CANS/ANSA certified