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Morgan Schmidt

Providence,RI

Summary

Passionate Behavior Interventionist with four years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for children and individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Caring, compassionate, patient, and well-organized with excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills. Deeply committed to caring for children on the Autism Spectrum and providing the highest quality of services to students/clients with special needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Bowen Elementary School
02.2024 - Current
  • Improved student communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Reduced instances of negative behaviors by developing positive reinforcement schedules.
  • Improved communication skills of non-verbal students by utilizing visual aids, sign language, and alternative communication devices.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors by implementing positive behavior support plans based on functional assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

ABA Tutor

Downey Elementary School
05.2021 - 02.2024


  • Acquire baseline data and implement approved educational and behavioral programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
  • Implement behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
  • Provide comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.
  • Deliver social skills curriculums and programs in support of student skills development.
  • Conduct sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
  • Assess student learning needs and provide relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Provided hands on support for activities of daily living such as toileting and self-care
  • Lead scheduled group activities as needed
  • Developed and facilitated plan for after school social group
  • De-escalate students engaging in aggressive behaviors such as biting and hair pulling

ABA Therapist

Autism Behavioral Center
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Implemented ABA service in home, clinic and community settings.
  • Created materials that were necessary to supplement activities and goals for client such as laminating icons needed for PECS, creating schedules specific to client, and data sheets.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
  • Coached family members and caregivers on client support to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and community settings.

Event Specialist

On The Mark Promotions
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Improved program productivity by closely monitoring performance and trends.
  • Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
  • Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives.
  • Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
05.2019

Skills

  • Pivotal Response Training
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Early Start Denver Model
  • Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certified
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Excellent time management/communication skills

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Bowen Elementary School
02.2024 - Current

ABA Tutor

Downey Elementary School
05.2021 - 02.2024

ABA Therapist

Autism Behavioral Center
06.2020 - 08.2021

Event Specialist

On The Mark Promotions
04.2017 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

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