Natalie Thomas
Summary
Caring Behavioral Therapist with 3 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues to develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions. Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Coronado Unified School District
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Educated others on how to use proper behavioral support approaches and collect data based on the Behavior Intervention Plan
- Curated visuals based on the students' needs including a token economy system, visual schedules, and first/then charts
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help students better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
MEBE
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted in-home ABA therapy associated with activities of daily living to foster client independence
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to address challenging behaviors with the attempt at reducing instances of aggression, self-injury, and tantrums
- Treated and improved academic skills and adaptive learning skills including; fine motor dexterity, hygiene, domestic capabilities, language, and facilitated play
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Implemented Discrete Trial Instruction, Naturalistic Environment Teaching, and other behavior analytic approaches both in-clinic and in-home under the supervision of BCBAs.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHER
REDWOOD COUNTRY KIDS CLUB
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created curriculum practices that enriched social skills, creativeness, fine and gross motor function
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Encouraged children to create positive habits such as cleaning up after themselves, choosing enriching activities, and making healthy food choices.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE of EDUCATION
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with school psychologists to observe children of varying developmental levels to expand their emotional, behavioral, social, and academic abilities
- Worked with age groups birth to twenty-two to understand developmental milestones
- Documented atypical behavior and supported children who needed certain accommodations within the social and academic atmosphere
- Integrated recommendations into Individualized Education Plan meetings and worked with various education professionals to ensure each child was properly supported
- Familiarized myself with different assessment tools such as ADOS-2 and cultural appropriate practices.
KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER
MONTAIR ELEMENTARY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted at outdoor recess by leading games and gross motor activities
- Organized small group tables to observe social and cognitive development
- Designed table activities to encourage sensory skills by providing different platforms to understand shapes, colors, and textures.
Education
Master of Arts - Education With A Concentration in Counseling
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies Development Concentration
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park 05.2020
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Therapy Team Planning
- Visual Supports
- Behavioral Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Peer-Mediated Instruction
- Prompting Techniques
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Active Listening
- Data Collection
- Empathy and Compassion
References
- References furnished upon request
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Trauma Informed Care Certification
August 2021-August 2022
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Coronado Unified School District
04.2022 - 12.2023
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
MEBE
09.2020 - 03.2022
AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHER
REDWOOD COUNTRY KIDS CLUB
08.2019 - 03.2020
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE of EDUCATION
08.2019 - 02.2020
KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER
MONTAIR ELEMENTARY
09.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Education With A Concentration in Counseling
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies Development Concentration
Sonoma State University
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