Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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NISHA KAPUR

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Organized and compassionate professional with experience working with students with diverse needs. Seeking to contribute and utilize all the skills obtained to foster quality education to promote development, creativity, and high order thinking skills that increase the performance of all students. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Collaborative Solutions by Dr. Nikki Keefer
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed individualized behavior intervention plans
  • Implemented, recorded, and summarized data collection for behavior reduction upon instruction by BCBA
  • Provided 1:1 ABA services to students with behavioral challenges in a clinic setting
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Lead Therapist

Endless Possibilities
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed individualized behavior intervention plans
  • Implemented, recorded, and summarized data collection for behavior reduction upon instruction by BCBA
  • Provided 1:1 ABA services to students with behavioral challenges in a clinic setting
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care
  • Facilitated social skills training and provided behavior support strategies
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs)
  • Performed/ Implemented Crisis Intervention with clients engaging in challenging behavior, provided technicians with support.

Behavior Technician

Behavior Blossoms
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed all RBT essential duties and responsibilities
  • Taught, prepared academic IXL, visual textual lesson plan for weekly circle time, adaptive, safety and social skills to clients 2.5-13 yrs
  • Knowledge in AAC (Communicators), and Image Exchange Systems (PECS).

Registered Behavior Technician/ Assistant to Lead Teacher

QUEST Kids Academy
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed all RBT essential duties and responsibilities
  • Performed/ Implemented Crisis Intervention with clients engaging in challenging behavior, provided technicians with support
  • Implemented, recorded, and summarized data collection for behavior reduction upon instruction by BCBA
  • Taught Reading Workshop Literature ages 5-16yrs, Prepared visual and textual PowerPoints and organized teacher weekly lesson plans.

Education

M.Ed. Masters - Special Education; Challenging Behaviors

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2008

Skills

  • Expertise in developing and implementing IEPs
  • Proficient in assistive technology and adaptive tools
  • Strong understanding of special education laws and regulations
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to create inclusive, natural environmental and supportive learning environments

Certification

  • Teacher Certification, 07/2024
  • Registered Behavior Technician, 2021

Volunteer Experience

  • Intern, HOPE Helps. Inc/ Hope Chest Thrift Store, Oviedo, FL, 2019, 2020, Completed intakes, calls, referrals, and provided community resources., Assisted with DCF, Medicaid and Medicare applications and benefits.
  • Student Volunteer, Easter Seals Florida, Orlando, FL, 2019, Performed recreational activities with geriatric patients diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Certified OMA (Opening Minds through art).
  • Intern, Early Learning Coalition, Orlando, FL, 2018, Reviewed School Readiness and VPK applications, made referrals, provided resources.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Collaborative Solutions by Dr. Nikki Keefer
03.2024 - Current

Lead Therapist

Endless Possibilities
07.2023 - 03.2024

Behavior Technician

Behavior Blossoms
07.2022 - 06.2023

Registered Behavior Technician/ Assistant to Lead Teacher

QUEST Kids Academy
08.2021 - 07.2022

M.Ed. Masters - Special Education; Challenging Behaviors

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

University of Central Florida
  • Teacher Certification, 07/2024
  • Registered Behavior Technician, 2021
NISHA KAPUR