Mykel Matthews
Kyle,TX
Summary
Passionate Registered Behavioral Technician with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
Registered Behavior Technician
Training wheels ABA
Austin, TX
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Austin , TX
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
Afterschool Childecare Site Director
YMCA
Austin, TX
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Grew attendance through successful promotional strategies, attracting new families to program, and maintaining high enrollment.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Planned, directed, and monitored instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, and student activity programs.
- Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX05.2020
Skills
- CPR certified
- ABA techniques
- Positive and negative reinforcements
- Report writing
- Data collection
- Multitasking
- Team management
- People skills
- Team management
- People skills
- Behavior treatment plans
- Documentation skills
- Social skill development
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Additional Information
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- Co author Lang, R., Erhard, E., Vigil, I., Dunn, W., & Matthews, M. (in press, accepted 2023). Characteristics and assessment of pica in individuals with intellectual disability. In J. L., Matson (Ed.) Handbook of Dual Diagnosis 2nd Edition: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. New York, NY: Springer
Certification
- CPR Training
- Registered Behavior Technician -3 years
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Dripping Springs Independent School District
10.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Training wheels ABA
11.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Behavioral Technician
Action Behavior Centers
08.2020 - 10.2021
Afterschool Childecare Site Director
YMCA
06.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Education - Special Education
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Huston-Tillotson University
- CPR Training
- Registered Behavior Technician -3 years
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