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Latoya Shand

Katy,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with over 7 years of experience in child development and behavior change, eager to embrace a challenging and dynamic career. Proven strengths in relationship management, behavior intervention, data collection, and task management. Effectively applies theoretical knowledge and evidence-based solutions to enhance client outcomes. Committed to fostering positive change and supporting the growth of children through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Action Behavior Centers
09.2024 - Current
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans to improve client behavior and social skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and adjust therapeutic strategies effectively.
  • Monitored progress of clients, documenting behavioral data and outcomes for analysis.
  • Trained and mentored new technicians on best practices in ABA therapy techniques.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.

Graduate Assistant

Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Lab School
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Conducted research on child development practices, contributing to evidence-based program improvements.
  • Assisted professors in the development of course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis for ongoing assessments of children's progress.
  • Mentored undergraduate students, fostering their professional development in early childhood education.
  • Coordinated classroom activities, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices.

Associate

Dolly & Associates Ltd.
10.2007 - 07.2010
  • Developed and facilitated workshops dealing with a variety of issues: Positive Parenting, Stress & Anger Management, Retirement, Team Building.
  • Designed, implemented and coordinated ongoing therapeutic residential camp.
  • Improved Employee Assistance Program (EAP) usage by 40% with the development and marketing of brown bag sessions.
  • Conducted psychological and educational testing for subsequent reports to the judicial court, individuals and organizations.
  • Regularized internal and external reporting to decrease delivery time by 50%.
  • Facilitated therapy sessions using multi-modal approaches: play therapy, behavioral therapy and psycho educational therapy.

Counselor

St. Jude's Remand Centre for Girls
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Collaborated with treatment team to facilitate treatment and behavior change.
  • Led weekly individual and group counselling.
  • Provided counseling and support services to the families of adolescents.
  • Evaluated progress and prepared reports for the court.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12-2025

Master of Arts - Human Development

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
06-2013

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of The West Indies
Kingston, JA
01-2008

Skills

  • Token economy systems
  • Discrete trial training
  • Social skills development
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Reinforcement procedures
  • Incidental teaching

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Action Behavior Centers
09.2024 - Current

Graduate Assistant

Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Lab School
08.2012 - 07.2013

Counselor

St. Jude's Remand Centre for Girls
06.2009 - 06.2010

Associate

Dolly & Associates Ltd.
10.2007 - 07.2010

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Arizona

Master of Arts - Human Development

University of Texas At Austin

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of The West Indies

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