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Nikkya Hawkins

Detroit

Summary

Committed to enhancing individual growth through tailored therapy and effective communication. Insightful professional in mental health care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral analysis, cognitive therapy techniques, and psychological assessment, ensuring comprehensive support and understanding of client needs. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, crucial for facilitating positive outcomes in complex situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ABA Technician

Achieve
Southfield
12.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with families to ensure consistent application of behavioral strategies.
  • Monitored client progress and documented behavioral observations regularly.
  • Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions to support skill development.
  • Attended team meetings to discuss client updates and strategies collaboratively.
  • Maintained a safe and supportive environment during therapy sessions.
  • Provided direct instruction to clients on a variety of skills, including communication, socialization, and self-care.
  • Monitored data collection systems and reported results to supervisors.
  • Promoted positive behaviors through verbal praise and tangible rewards.

Substitute Teacher

Midwest
Southfield
10.2022 - Current
  • Managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students' permanent teacher of their success.
  • Great communication skills
  • Providing care and supervision for children while also providing them with educational development.
  • Knowledge and experience with the tools, strategies and techniques used to maintain control of a group of people, in a classroom.

Behavior Technician

Centria Healthcare - Autism Services
Farmington Hills
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Document progress and incident reports.
  • Record data, and enter and track information in company database.
  • One on one therapy with each client, with specialized sensory programming
  • Transportation to and from appointments
  • Conflict resolution and referral services

Secretary

Delta-T Group
Southfield
05.2013 - 06.2018
  • Filing and sorting documents
  • Answering multiple telephones lines
  • Referral assistance
  • Meeting deadlines and typing up office memos and meeting notes
  • Use of all office equipment, fax machines, copy machines, computers, telephones, scanners, etc.
  • Proficient in word, excel, power point, and spreadsheet.
  • Transport to and from appointments
  • Cooking and cleaning for all residents

Youth Coordinator

DonBosco Hall
Detroit
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with parents to address concerns and improve program effectiveness.
  • Facilitated workshops that fostered social skills and teamwork among participants.
  • Assessed needs for each person to ascertain suitable services.
  • Encouraged positive social interaction among youth through organized games and activities.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed as well as referrals to appropriate external agencies and resources.
  • Monitored behavior of youths during activities to ensure safety at all times.

Education

STUDIES -

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE -

Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MI

Skills

  • Typing
  • Conflict management
  • Customer service
  • Behavior intervention
  • Data collection
  • Individualized therapy
  • Client assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Time management
  • Adaptability

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

ABA Technician

Achieve
12.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Midwest
10.2022 - Current

Behavior Technician

Centria Healthcare - Autism Services
07.2019 - 05.2020

Youth Coordinator

DonBosco Hall
06.2015 - 06.2017

Secretary

Delta-T Group
05.2013 - 06.2018

STUDIES -

Oakland University

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE -

Oakland Community College

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