Orah Kegler
Collinsville,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Registered Behavior Technician with extensive experience in customer relations, scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination. Seeking to leverage strong organizational and leadership skills in an Operations Coordinator or Administrative Manager role within an ABA company. Passionate about supporting clinical teams and families by improving systems, workflows, and staff support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Edwardsville YMCA
07.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive development.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring safety and adherence to educational standards.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student growth and tailor instructional approaches.
- Developed engaging learning materials that enhance sensory exploration and motor skills.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
BlueSprig
09.2022 - 01.2024
- ABA SQUAD, St. Louis, MO - Oct 2025
- - Delivered 1:1 therapy sessions, collected data, and maintained accurate session notes.
- - Coordinated directly with BCBAs, parents, and other team members to ensure client goals were met.
- - Assisted with onboarding new clients and communicating scheduling changes to families.
Key Employee / Restaurant Supervisor
Ruth's Chris Steak House
09.2020 - 01.2022
- - Managed day-to-day operations including staff scheduling, inventory management, and budget oversight.
- - Placed large vendor orders for wine and liquor within cost constraints.
- - Supervised and supported front-of-house and back-of-house staff to ensure service excellence.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Office & Operations Management
- Scheduling & Payroll Coordination
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Staff Onboarding & Training
- Parent & Client Communication
- Records & Data Management
- Multi-tasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Microsoft Office Suite, POS Systems
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special education
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) — Certified October 2022
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Edwardsville YMCA
07.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
BlueSprig
09.2022 - 01.2024
Key Employee / Restaurant Supervisor
Ruth's Chris Steak House
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
Southern Illinois University
Key Strengths
- Proven leadership in scheduling and team management
- Excellent written and verbal communication with families and staff
- Strong multitasking skills balancing client care with operational tasks
- Dedicated to improving efficiency and supporting clinical outcomes