Abby Deans
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dedicated RBT with experience working with individuals from ages 2-22 with a wide variety of needs. Confident in abilities to implement behavior plans, and use interventions to decrease maladaptive behaviors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Gemstones ABA Therapy
Cary, North Carolina
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Monitored medication administration during therapy sessions as needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Clayton High School
Clayton, NC
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided support and guidance to special education teachers in developing instructional materials, lesson plans and assessments.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that modifications were made to meet the needs of each student.
- Administered tests and collected data on student performance.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted with the management of student behaviors in the classroom setting using de-escalation strategies.
- Instructed small groups of students in specialized areas such as reading comprehension or math skills.
- Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
- Assisted with physical care needs such as feeding or toileting when necessary.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress both verbally and through written reports.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
Deli Associate
Food Lion
Garner, North Carolina
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers, provided excellent customer service, and answered questions regarding deli products.
- Operated slicers, scales, wrappers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare food items for sale.
- Stocked shelves with a variety of deli meats and cheeses in accordance with company guidelines.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness and quality standards were met.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling knives or operating machinery such as slicers or grinders.
- Weighed portions accurately using scales for bulk items such as cheese or cold cuts.
- Communicated effectively with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations.
- Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School
Benson, NC06-2018
Skills
- Social skills development
- Treatment implementation
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavior intervention plans
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Gemstones ABA Therapy
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Clayton High School
10.2020 - 06.2023
Deli Associate
Food Lion
05.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School