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Makenzie Gatewood

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team-player with expertise completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Organized and dedicated with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.


Professional therapist skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis with strong focus on improving patient outcomes. Proven track record in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective behavioral interventions. Highly adaptable, reliable, and results-driven with expertise in data collection, assessment, and behavior modification techniques. Recognized for strong communication skills and ability to meet evolving needs in dynamic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Therapist

Spectrum Austim Services
04.2024 - Current

Behavior reduction using FCT plus differential reinforcement in collaboration with BCBA and Caregivers.

* Skill acquisition in ADLs (e.g. toileting, handwashing, meal routines) with consistent independence

probles.

* Family impact: brief caregiver trainings that improved home-program follow-through.

* Reliability: strong attendance and communication with scheduling teams; protects billable hours.


Build token systems, visual schedules, and reinforcement menus; improved on-task behavior and independence.

* Prepared clear progress summaries and graphs to inform BCBA updates and caregiver communication.


1.1 ABA therapy across homes/clinic/school settings with strong session reliability and punctuality.

* Implement BIPs with high treatment fidelity; support reduction of target behavior through FCT and differential reinforcement.

* Run DTT/NET programs (mands, tacts, listener responding, ADLs) and track goal progress to mastery criteria..

* Collect ABC data and complete on-time, objectives session notes in CentralReach/Catalyst/Rethink.

* Collaborate with BCBA during supervision; surface trends and suggest program adjustments when needed.

* Coach caregivers using behavior skills training to generalize gains across home and community.

* Maintain client dignity and safety; apply CPI/Pro-ACT strategies to de-escalate when appropriate.

Resort Operations Associate

Legoland California
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.
  • Collaborated with peers and other business areas to leverage best practices.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-to-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vista Vision High School
01.2021

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Palomar College
01.2021

Skills

  • Operations and Procedural Knowledge
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Reinforcement strategies
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Token economy systems
  • Prompting techniques
  • Data collection
  • Parent training
  • Creative Solutions
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Collaboration with professionals

Certification

  • RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Registered Behavior Therapist

Spectrum Austim Services
04.2024 - Current

Resort Operations Associate

Legoland California
02.2022 - 03.2024

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Palomar College

High School Diploma -

Vista Vision High School