Sam Pennington
Austin,TX
Summary
Passionate and versatile professional well-versed in creatively adapting to challenges and new opportunities. Dedicated to learning and growing in any professional role in order to promote team success as well as indivisible strength. Definitely fun-loving, and emphasizes compassionate and patient client care in any capacity. Effective, clear, and patient communication is a top priority and personally believed to be vital to the success of any team, position, or personal success and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Lakeway, TX
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients during play-based 1:1 therapy in clinic and in-home
- Crisis management procedures followed when needed to maintain patient safety
- Collaborated frequently with BCBA's, teammates, and outside providers like physical or occupational therapists to provide the most effective and well-rounded care
- Organized, maintained cleanliness of, and manipulated environment to ensure and shape student safety, success, and pro-social development
Registered Behavior Technician
Texas Young Autism Project
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct one-on-one therapeutic instruction to early intervention learners on the Autism spectrum.
- Facilitated social skills groups and school readiness groups for.
- Focused on maintains client dignity, safety, and wellbeing in play- based and collaborative team environment.
- Created trusting relationships with parents and always interacting with a professional, friendly, and calm demeanor, especially when discussing sensitive/ HIPPA-protected information.
Lead Kids Club Attendant
The Briar Club
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained energetic and patient attitude to provide and fun and safe environment for club member's children ages 6 weeks-6 years old.
- Provided toileting, feeding, sleeping, and first aid care to children 6 weeks-6 years.
- Set up and prepared event spaces for club activities and gatherings.
- Assisted with creation of staff schedules, managing client reservations, using billing systems for events, food orders, and all other related member charges, and working with team to maintain daily operations and cleanliness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Behavior intervention/analysis
- Crisis management and client safety
- Creative probelm solving, paticularly under fast-paced or stessful environments
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum disorder, and extended experience with non-verbal children, Aassistive communication devices, and wide range of maladaptive or "challenging" behaviors
- Data collection and tracking/following behavior plans
- Self management and oraganiztion
- Clear, effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Renewed/consistent CPR knowledge and training
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
07.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Texas Young Autism Project
09.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Kids Club Attendant
The Briar Club
03.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
University of Houston