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Overview
Work History
Education
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Relevant Volunteer Work
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Mariam Kamara

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced Data Analyst with extensive professional work in assisting individuals with issues that impair learning and social functions. Proven track record in fostering long-term relationships and providing quality care and therapeutic services. Refined ability to instruct and lead in life skills education with solid hands-on crisis management aptitude. Demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Specialist

Avondale House
Houston, TX
09.2021 - Current
  • Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Monitor data profiles of student behavior with staff.
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessment for students as needed.
  • Collaborate with related service providers to help implement Functional Communication Training, OT/PT skills, and others as determined by ARD.
  • Attend admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) meetings when appropriate, prepares written reports as requested and provides telephone consultations as needed.
  • Conduct Applied Behavior Analysis trainings
  • Assists as needed with projects to improve data infrastructure, data collection, and data quality.

Student Analyst

Collaborative Autism Resources And Education
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated and administered RBT Quarterly reviews and Skills Assessments for clinical staff
  • Conduct parent and caregiver training based upon client's individualized
  • Used EMR system (CentralReach) to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes

Registered Behavior Technician

InBloom Autism Services
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Assist behavior with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.

Registered Behavior Technician

Therapy And Beyond
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.
  • Collect and record data on patient behavior.
  • Exercised physical ability and dexterity to safely implement crisis management Interventions and therapeutic holds.

Registered Behavior Technician

Tangible Difference Learning Center (BlueSprig)
Houston, TX
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Maintained professional and clinical perspective at all times, demonstrating not to internalize or personalize interactions regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.

Behavior Support Assistant

North East Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 10.2017

Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self help, behavior management and instruction programs.

Helps meet individual needs of students with disabilities by providing appropriate physical and academic support.

Intervenes in crisis situations and, using approved techniques, physically restrains disruptive students as needed.

Education

Masters of Education - Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Superior attention to detail and ability to meet stringent deadlines
  • Generating reports based on findings
  • Maintain data confidentiality and integrity of data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working in fast paced team situations or working independently
  • Able to develop and maintain professional relationships

Certification

  • BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant) (Ex: 08/17/2023)
  • BLS First Aid (Ex : 08/17/2023)
  • Registered Behavioral Technician (Ex: 8/14/2022)

Relevant Volunteer Work

  • Kinetic Kids: Working with disabled children through sports and recreation programs. (3 years)
  • Any Baby Can: Working with autistic children for over 120 hours in 3-month span. (2 year)
  • Texas Children's Hospital: Autism Center - Volunteer (1 year)

Timeline

Behavior Specialist

Avondale House
09.2021 - Current

Student Analyst

Collaborative Autism Resources And Education
03.2021 - 07.2021

Registered Behavior Technician

InBloom Autism Services
07.2020 - 02.2021

Registered Behavior Technician

Therapy And Beyond
11.2018 - 05.2020

Registered Behavior Technician

Tangible Difference Learning Center (BlueSprig)
05.2016 - 10.2018

Behavior Support Assistant

North East Independent School District
03.2015 - 10.2017

Masters of Education - Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

The University of Texas At San Antonio