Liana Lincoln
Liberty Hill,United States
Summary
Dedicated child development professional with more than five years of progressive experience in early childhood education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), curriculum development, child development, behavior support, and family-centered services. Experienced in educational, clinical, and private childcare settings, providing individualized support for children from infancy through adolescence, including those with developmental delays, disabilities, behavioral challenges, and trauma-related needs. Skilled in developmental assessment, curriculum implementation, behavior intervention, staff training, program operations, family engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining accurate clinical and educational documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards. Recognized for strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and effective communication while building collaborative relationships with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments that promote positive outcomes for children and families through evidence-based practice and continuous professional growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician III
Action Behavior Centers
Leander, Texas, United States
02.2025 - 07.2026
- Provide ongoing, direct one-on-one behavioral therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), applying principles of learning theory and child development in clinical practice
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans designed to support communication, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and adaptive functioning across structured and natural environments
- Apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies including reinforcement, prompting, shaping, task analysis, extinction procedures, and skill acquisition programming to modify behavior and teach functional skills
- Utilize Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and discrete trial instruction (DTT) to facilitate skill generalization and application in natural settings
- Collect, record, and analyze behavioral data (frequency, duration, interval, latency, and ABC data) to assess developmental progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and support data-driven decision making
- Interpret behavioral trends in collaboration with supervising BCBAs and participate in treatment plan modifications based on assessment outcomes and observed developmental progress
- Conduct behavioral and skill acquisition observations aligned with early childhood developmental domains to inform intervention strategies and enhance client progress
- Communicate consistently with caregivers regarding client progress, behavioral strategies, developmental milestones, and skill acquisition goals using clear, professional, and culturally responsive communication practices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including BCBAs, therapists, and caregivers, to ensure consistency of treatment plans and alignment across home, clinical, and community environments
- Participate in supervision sessions, training, and clinical team meetings to support professional development, treatment fidelity, and implementation accuracy
- Reinforce behavior strategies and model intervention techniques to support family engagement and ensure continuity between clinical and home environments
- Apply knowledge of child and adolescent development and child psychology to understand behavior function, emotional regulation, and learning patterns in clinical settings
- Maintain strict adherence to BACB ethical guidelines, HIPAA confidentiality requirements, and professional standards of conduct in all aspects of service delivery
- Demonstrate understanding of child welfare principles through prioritization of client safety, dignity, ethical decision-making, and mandated reporting awareness within clinical practice
- Engage with current issues and trends in behavior analysis and early childhood intervention, including trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and evidence-based treatment approaches
- Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation supporting treatment authorization, compliance requirements, and service continuity within structured healthcare systems
- Participate in structured service delivery workflows, scheduling systems, and organizational processes that support operational efficiency and program sustainability
- Support financial and administrative aspects of service delivery through accurate data recording, productivity tracking, and compliance with documentation requirements that impact funding and authorization
- Contribute to program effectiveness by ensuring fidelity of implementation, maintaining consistency in clinical procedures, and supporting quality assurance standards
Private Childcare Provider
Private Household - Nick and Saree Mims
Liberty Hill, Texas, United States
04.2023 - Current
- Provide long-term, intensive childcare over a three-year period for three children, beginning at ages 2 and 9, supporting developmental growth across early childhood and school-age stages
- Support children, including two who were undergoing an adoption process during the early period of care, while maintaining consistency, emotional stability, and trauma-informed caregiving practices aligned with child welfare considerations
- Manage extended caregiving periods ranging from several hours to full days, independently overseeing all aspects of daily routines, supervision, and developmental support
- Ensure a safe, stable, and developmentally appropriate environment while exercising independent judgment in caregiving, decision-making, and child welfare situations
- Support developmental progression through age-appropriate activities, informal learning experiences, structured play, and academic reinforcement aligned with developmental milestones
- Implement behavior guidance strategies informed by child development principles to support emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive behavior across multiple developmental stages
- Apply foundational knowledge of child development and child psychology to support cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical development through daily care and structured interaction
- Provide direct care including meal preparation, feeding, hygiene routines, bathing, and bedtime structure to support consistency, health, and routine development
- Administer basic first aid and medication following parental instruction while applying child safety principles and ethical responsibility in caregiving situations
- Transport children safely as needed, demonstrating responsibility, planning, and adherence to structured routines and environmental safety considerations
- Complete household management tasks during care periods including light cleaning, organization, and maintaining a structured and safe home environment for children
- Observe and document informal developmental and behavioral patterns over time, using observational insight to adjust caregiving approaches to meet individual child needs
- Communicate consistently with parents regarding developmental progress, behavioral concerns, health updates, and daily activities, demonstrating strong interpersonal communication skills
- Apply principles aligned with early childhood administration by managing schedules, routines, caregiving logistics, and household organization during extended care periods
- Demonstrate understanding of family systems by adapting caregiving approaches to align with household expectations, values, and communication preferences
- Engage in informal community and advocacy practices by supporting children's developmental needs, emotional well-being, and safe home environments
- Recognize and respond to child welfare considerations including safety, supervision, emotional support, and appropriate escalation when needed
- Apply awareness of early childhood trends such as developmental milestones, behavior support strategies, and trauma-informed approaches in caregiving decisions
- Demonstrate responsibility in managing caregiving logistics that reflect real-world service delivery, planning, and resource organization
- Support consistency in routines and expectations to promote developmental stability, learning readiness, and behavioral growth across long-term care relationships
Early Childhood Educator / Curriculum Coordinator
Mrs. Amy's Adventures
Liberty Hill, Texas, United States
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Design and implement comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants through school-age children, integrating principles of early childhood development, child psychology, and learning theory to support cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral growth
- Develop daily lesson plans and structured play-based learning experiences aligned with developmental milestones, school readiness standards, and individualized learning needs across multiple age groups
- Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to support children with developmental delays, disabilities, behavioral challenges, and diverse learning profiles using inclusive and developmentally appropriate practices
- Apply knowledge of child and adolescent development to guide instructional decisions, classroom interactions, and behavioral expectations in real time
- Implement behavior guidance strategies informed by developmental psychology, classroom management theory, and early intervention approaches to support self-regulation and positive behavior change
- Conduct ongoing formal and informal observations, screenings, and assessments to evaluate developmental progress in cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language domains
- Maintain detailed documentation of attendance, developmental notes, behavioral observations, incident reports, and classroom activity logs to enhance assessment, compliance, and communication systems
- Communicate effectively with families regarding developmental progress, behavioral concerns, child welfare considerations, and individualized support strategies in a culturally responsive manner
- Serve as a liaison between families and program staff by facilitating enrollment tours, onboarding processes, and ongoing family engagement initiatives
- Train, mentor, and supervise new staff in curriculum implementation, child development practices, classroom management systems, and safety procedures
- Participate in program-level planning and organizational operations, contributing to staffing coordination, daily logistics, and center-wide workflow management
- Support administrative and operational functions including enrollment management, waitlist coordination, scheduling, record keeping, and classroom placement decisions
- Apply principles of early childhood administration by supporting licensing compliance, documentation standards, staffing support, and program quality assurance practices
- Engage in family, community, and advocacy practices by supporting inclusive education, individualized child planning, and partnership development with diverse families
- Demonstrate understanding of child welfare principles through attention to safety, emotional well-being, mandated reporting awareness, and ethical classroom practices
- Incorporate awareness of current issues and trends in early childhood education, including trauma-informed care, inclusive education, developmental best practices, and behavior support frameworks
- Assist with enrollment tracking, attendance documentation, food counts, and resource organization to support financial and operational functions of the center
- Maintain compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and ethical best practices in early childhood education
Education
No Degree/Diploma -
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN12-2027
No Degree/Diploma -
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-2025
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Behavior Intervention & Skill Acquisition
- Developmental Observation & Assessment
- Individualized Learning & Treatment Planning
- Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Practices
- Child Development & Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Early Childhood Education & Curriculum Development
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Child Advocacy & Family-Centered Care
- Family Engagement & Parent Communication
- Data Collection, Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, BACB & Childcare Licensing)
Accomplishments
- Purdue Global University Dean's List | Spring 2026 | GPA: 4.0
Recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a 4.0 GPA while completing full-time undergraduate coursework in the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration program. - Austin Community College Honors Program | 2024–Present | GPA: 3.795
Selected for the ACC Honors Program in recognition of academic excellence, maintaining a competitive GPA while completing advanced coursework emphasizing critical thinking, analytical writing, and scholarly engagement.
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), 2025
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ – Council for Professional Recognition, 2022
- HSI Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED Certification – Health & Safety Institute (HSI), 2026
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician III
Action Behavior Centers
02.2025 - 07.2026
Private Childcare Provider
Private Household - Nick and Saree Mims
04.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator / Curriculum Coordinator
Mrs. Amy's Adventures
05.2021 - 02.2025
No Degree/Diploma -
Purdue University Global
No Degree/Diploma -
Austin Community College
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Relias & Action Behavior Centers | 2025
- 40-Hour Registered Behavior Technician Curriculum
- Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
- Session Delivery
- Functional Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plans
- Discrete Trial Instruction (Introduction & Implementation)
- Naturalistic Teaching Strategies
- Reinforcement Schedules
- Shaping & Chaining
- Token Economies
- Increasing & Decreasing Behavior
- Data Collection, Behavior & Clinical Decision-Making
- Teaching Receptive & Expressive Language
- Behavioral Challenges of Autism
- Working with Families of Individuals with Autism
- Abuse & Neglect for RBTs
- Behavior Escalation Prevention & Basic Safety Procedures
Children's Learning Institute | 2024
- Promoting Early Cognitive Development
- Promoting Social & Emotional Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum & Classroom Management
Professional Conference | 2024
- Child Growth & Development
- Responsive Interactions & Positive Guidance
- Curriculum Planning & Learning Environments
- Behavior Management
- Supporting Skill Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & HHSC | 2024
- Child Growth & Development
- Positive Guidance & Discipline
- Child Maltreatment & Mandated Reporting
- Social & Emotional Development
- Inclusive Child Care Practices
- Texas Rising Star Orientation
- Conscious Discipline
CACFP Annual Training | 2023
- Meal Pattern Requirements
- Recordkeeping & Claims
- Civil Rights Compliance
- Program Administration
Elite Educational Enterprises | 2022
- Safe & Healthy Learning Environments
- Physical, Cognitive & Creative Development
- Social-Emotional Development & Positive Guidance
- Observation & Assessment
- Family Partnerships
- Program Management
- Professionalism & Ethics
EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Clinical & Behavioral Systems
- CentralReach
- ABA Data Collection Systems
- Electronic Behavior Data Recording (ABC Data)
- Clinical Documentation Systems (EHR)
- HIPAA-Compliant Record Systems
- Digital Daily Reporting Systems
Childcare & Administrative Systems
- Procare Software
- Childcare Management Software
- Enrollment & Waitlist Management Systems
- Attendance Tracking Systems
- Family Communication Portals
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
Microsoft & Digital Technologies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- OneDrive & SharePoint
- Digital File Management & Cloud Storage
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams & Google Meet