Mikayla Eickhoff
Imlay City
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Technician seeking a position as a psychiatric technician with using past proven expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis and crisis management, honed across roles at Journey Therapy Center and other institutions. Excelled in enhancing academic skills and behavior modification, achieving significant improvements in client outcomes. Collaborates effectively with professionals, leveraging errorless learning and visual supports to foster development and resilience in children with Autism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Journey Therapy Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide ABA therapy for children/adults with Autism
- Implement therapy programs
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Implemented a variety of teaching strategies including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and verbal behavior analysis.
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and monitored fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence.
Teacher Assistant
Weston Elementary School
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Create lesson plans, watch children, and work on the computer
- Plan and coordinate classrooms and field trips
- Utilized technology-based tools to support instruction.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Supervised recess periods and lunchtime activities.
ABA Therapist
North Oakland Autism Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided ABA therapy for children with Autism
- Weekly therapy book assignments
- Implemented a variety of teaching strategies including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and verbal behavior analysis.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and monitored fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence.
- Created visual supports such as schedules or choice boards for clients who may benefit from them.
Careers In Education
Lapeer County Education and Technology Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Lesson planning, filing, etc
- Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
Hostess
Pueblo Viejo
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Buss tables, roll silverware, clean, and sit customers
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
Education
Diploma -
Lapeer High School
Lapeer, Michigan06.2019
Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MISkills
- Autism spectrum
- Data collection
- Errorless learning
- Visual supports
- Discrete trial teaching
- Verbal behavior
- Toilet training
- Collaboration with professionals
- Crisis management
- Group instruction
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior reduction
- Behavior modification
Certification
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 01/01/20
- Paraprofessional Certification, 05/01/19
- CPR Certified, 09/06/23
- AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Certified, 10/16/17
- LINKS Trained, 10/16/17
- First Aid Certified, 09/06/23
- Student Mental Health Certified, 11/07/17
- Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting Certified, 11/28/17
- Administrative Supervision of Students Certified, 11/28/17
- Bullying: Recognition & Response Certified, 01/01/18
- Classroom Safety Certified, 01/09/18
- Special Education: Safety in the Classroom Certified, 02/15/18
- FBI fingerprinted, 01/01/23
- QBS trained, 01/01/23
- CPI trained 2024
Student Work Experience
- Assistant Teacher, Teens 'n' Tots Preschool, 01/01/17, 05/01/19, Helped plan lessons, Gave assessments
- Student Classroom Assistant, Lynch Elementary School, 01/01/17, 01/01/18, Assisted students in guided math tests, reading, and writing
- Student Classroom Assistant, Offsite Link to Strive, 01/01/17, 01/01/18, Assisted students in paying bills, applying for jobs, and everyday life skills
- Peer Link/Teacher, LINK to LCISD, 01/01/18, 05/01/19, Assisted with school work, eating, and daily routines, In depth presentations on people within the spectrum and hands-on learning
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Journey Therapy Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
ABA Therapist
North Oakland Autism Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Careers In Education
Lapeer County Education and Technology Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
Teacher Assistant
Weston Elementary School
01.2018 - 12.2022
Hostess
Pueblo Viejo
09.2017 - 12.2018
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 01/01/20
- Paraprofessional Certification, 05/01/19
- CPR Certified, 09/06/23
- AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Certified, 10/16/17
- LINKS Trained, 10/16/17
- First Aid Certified, 09/06/23
- Student Mental Health Certified, 11/07/17
- Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting Certified, 11/28/17
- Administrative Supervision of Students Certified, 11/28/17
- Bullying: Recognition & Response Certified, 01/01/18
- Classroom Safety Certified, 01/09/18
- Special Education: Safety in the Classroom Certified, 02/15/18
- FBI fingerprinted, 01/01/23
- QBS trained, 01/01/23
- CPI trained 2024
Diploma -
Lapeer High School
Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
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