Matthew Smith
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Developed extensive skills in behavioral assessment and intervention within clinical and educational settings. Skilled in data analysis, individualized treatment planning, and implementing evidence-based practices. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing foundation of analytical and problem-solving skills to drive positive outcomes.
Offering strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, eager to learn and develop in field of behavior analysis. Brings foundational understanding of behavioral principles and data analysis, coupled with ability to implement evidence-based interventions. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and intervention techniques in the board-certified behavior analyst role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Behavior Analysis and Intervention Center
11.2023 - Current
- Manage 7 clients and their associated caregiver to ensure collaborative relations.
- Developed and provided training on specific procedures to track specific behaviors with very little room for erroneous data entries.
- Knowledge of how to manage an office was necessary as well as training new employees on the methods and procedures utilized in the business.
- Utilization of specifically created data entry software created for the company. Data taken and recorded must be extremely precise due to the nature of the product being managed. I
- Evaluation of current procedures and the development of new more efficient methods are expected to ensure quick turnover to appease clients.
- Conducted functional assessments to identify behavioral challenges and develop targeted intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices in behavior analysis.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with diverse behavioral challenges.
Registered Behavior Technician
Georgia Behavior Associates
05.2023 - Current
- Managing 1 child on the autism spectrum which moderate to severe maladaptive behaviors including environmental destruction and self-injurious behaviors.
- Required to implement procedures put in place by the BCBA overseeing the case and take feedback on the application of those procedures.
- Work with client to set up his list of daily activities and help him to be more tolerant of engaging in undesired activities and triggering environmental noises.
- Assessing and logging the client’s progression as well as environmental factors proceeding and resulting from the target behaviors was managed via session notes and the catalyst app.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client engagement and skills development.
- Ensured that the client and his 2 sisters were safe within the environment by utilizing response interruption and redirection procedures.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance clients' social, communication, and behavioral skills.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2024
Bachelors of Science - Nutrition
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2021
Skills
- Parent and caregiver training
- Behavior intervention planning
- Early intensive behavioral intervention
- Performance feedback and supervision
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop behavioral tracking spreadsheets.
- Developed, conducted, and published a formal study utilizing behavioral analytic principles.
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Behavior Analysis and Intervention Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Georgia Behavior Associates
05.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University
Bachelors of Science - Nutrition
Purdue University
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Graduated Suma Cum Laude from Purdue University
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA in my Master of Science in Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis