RYLEE DAWKINS
Dallas,TX
Summary
Graduate School Psychology Practicum student and Registered Behavior Technician with a background working with diverse populations of children and adolescents. Supporting the mental, emotional, and academic well-being of students across educational settings. Serving as a graduate assistant in research at Texas A&M Commerce. Passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where every student can thrive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Compiled results from multiple sources for presentation purposes.
- Prepared written summaries of research activities for faculty members.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings into reports.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
Child Care
Adam's Family
Plano, TX
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Administering one on one care that meets the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of four children
- Contributes to safe, caring, and stimulating environment to help the children develop and thrive
- Provides creative and personalized child care for the children
- Helps facilitate learning and support with homework tasks
Registered Behavior Therapist
MindColor Autism
McKinney, TX
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to motivate and help clients reach highest potential
- Assessed and evaluated client needs to deliver appropriate level of care in treatment continuum
- Collaborated with cross-functional treatment team to develop and facilitate skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments to establish care plan
- Provided advocacy and approaches based on equity for each client
Registered Behavioral Technician
Thrive Behavioral Services
Birmingham, AL
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provide one on one ABA therapy to children on the Autism Spectrum and other developmental disabilities in a clinic setting
- Collect ABC data, continuous and discontinuous data throughout session
- Promote the development of functional skills for a caseload of 4 clients
- Uphold the ethical standards of RBTs as outlined through the BCBA
Education
Specialist Degree - School Psychology
Texas A&M Commerce
05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communication Issues
The University of Alabama, College of Arts & Science
Tuscaloosa, ALResearch Interest
Interested in the gap between students transitioning from Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics into the School System, Collaboration between Board Certified Behavioral Analysis and School Psychologist
Research Experience
- Graduate Assistant- Research
Accomplishments
- Honors Society- Phi Kappa Phi
- Nominee for Graduate Congress Representative
Presentations
- Integrating Clinical Behavioral Analysis into School-Based Mental Health Services (TASP Conference 2024)
Affiliations
- Mentor at Mercy Street South Dallas
- Leader At Shoreline City Church-Special Needs Department
- Outreach Facilitator
- Leader of Women's Group
References
- Dr,
Timeline
Texas A&M University-Commerce
08.2024 - Current
Child Care
Adam's Family
06.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Behavior Therapist
MindColor Autism
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Behavioral Technician
Thrive Behavioral Services
10.2020 - 04.2021
Specialist Degree - School Psychology
Texas A&M Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communication Issues
The University of Alabama, College of Arts & Science
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