Samantha Haskins
Zephyrhills
Summary
I am BCBA with excellent communication skills, ABA techniques, plan development, and knowledge of behavioral strategies. I am committed to providing exceptional care to clients of many circumstances, challenges, and backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Missing Piece ABA
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
- Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
American Behavioral Consulting
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Create and implement behavioral plans for skill acquisition, replacement skills, and reduction of problem behaviors.
- Modify treatment plans and programs as needed on data-based decisions in collaboration.
- Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provide behavior-analytic interpretations of the results.
- Designs function-driven behavior plans and supervises behavior analytic interventions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
American Behavioral Consulting
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Create and implement behavioral plans for skill acquisition, replacement skills, and reduction of problem behaviors under the supervision of a BCBA
- Modify treatment plans and programs as needed on data-based decisions in collaboration with the BCBA
- Teach others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis
- Provides ongoing training of caregivers
- Collects and analyzes data
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients
Registered Behavior Technician
American Behavioral Consulting
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Collecting data about client's behaviors through direct observation
- Assisting BCBA's as directed with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans
- Teaching clients the specific behavior skills from the treatment plans
- Nurturing clients’ social skills
- Communicating behavioral intervention results in clients’ parents and caregivers.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Watch over special education classroom
- Assist students with assigned schoolwork
- Follow the schedule for the day
- Make sure the students are in a safe learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2020
Associate of Arts -
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL07.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable
- Patience
- Passionate
- Empathetic
- Ethical Behavior
- Professional
- Observational
- Critical Thinking
- Punctuality
- Trained in PCM
- Data Management
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Missing Piece ABA
11.2023 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
American Behavioral Consulting
06.2023 - 11.2023
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
American Behavioral Consulting
03.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
American Behavioral Consulting
02.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
01.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts -
Pasco-Hernando State College
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Basic Life Support
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