Committed and compassionate, demonstrating expertise in behavioral principles and data collection to support individual needs. Dedicated to promoting self-advocacy and natural skill learning among individuals by implementing personalized therapy goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
TRIO Academy
05.2023 - Current
Work with pediatric clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other neurodevelopmental disabilities within a play-based therapy center focusing on natural skill development using a progressive model of Applied Behavior Analysis
Implement goals created by supervising BCBAs to target cognition skills, receptive and expressive communication, motor skills, and personal independence
Complete clinical therapeutic notes each session to highlight client progress, observed behaviors, and goals targeted
Record behavioral data through interval and frequency tracking
Promote client dignity and self-advocacy through functional communication, coping mechanisms, and adaptive instruction
Work closely with supervising BCBAs and therapists as a collaborative team
Assist clients in reaching independence by teaching developmentally appropriate daily living skills
Promote variety of communication methods through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Communicate daily with parents and caregivers regarding client's success with goals, barriers to progress, and answering treatment relevant questions
Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to assist clients through challenging behaviors while ensuring the safety of the surrounding environment and client
Help clients generalize skill abilities through natural environment teaching
Research Assistant
Infant and Children's Cognition Lab, Ripon College
01.2024 - 12.2024
Hypothesized that emotional contagion would be observed across varying emotional conditions and children ages eight to fourteen
Utilizied visual analog scales, heart rate variability, EmQue-CA surveys, and demographic survey
Found emotional contagion did occur through decreased heart rate in the sad and tired condition when compared to the baseline heart rate with no variation across age groups
Used SPSS to analyze and interpret data
Complied findings into research poster to present at a collegiate conference
Worked closely with other research assistants and supervising faculty to increase efficiency
Education
Education Specialist Degree - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ripon College
Ripon, WI
12-2024
Skills
Applied behavior analysis
Social skills development
Discrete trial training
Natural environment teaching
Collaboration with professionals
Behavior intervention plans
Error correction techniques
Behavior modification techniques
Picture exchange communication system
Augmentative communication devices
Data collection and analysis
HIPAA requirements
Clinical documentation
Certification
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System, Mandated Reporter Certification
American Red Cross, CPR Certification
Timeline
Research Assistant
Infant and Children's Cognition Lab, Ripon College