Sarah Batt
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance, skilled in behavior intervention and data collection. Proven ability to implement effective strategies that enhance client progress and foster communication with families. Adept at utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and collaborating with teams to achieve therapeutic goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT
Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance
06.2018 - Current
- Monitored client behavior and documented progress for therapeutic sessions (collecting data, graphing data, etc.).
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with autism spectrum disorders, along with skill acquisition goals.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to identify client needs and progress (e.g., ABLLS, AFLS, preference assessments, etc.).
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
- Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.
Zookeeper/Behavioral Research Intern
Dallas Zoo
Dallas
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained animal habitats to ensure clean and safe environments.
- Assisted in daily feeding schedules for diverse animal species.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting concerns to veterinary staff.
- Cleansed and disinfected animal enclosures, cages, and habitats.
- Participated in research projects related to animal behavior or habitat conditions.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness and reported any changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Developed enrichment activities for zoo inhabitants that encourage natural behaviors.
- Assist in shifting, training, or stationing of animals.
- Logged and organized data in Excel.
Education
Post-Masters Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA10-2024
Master of Arts - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA07-2021
Bachelors degree - biology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2014
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Data collection
- Assessment techniques
- Effective communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
RBT
Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance
06.2018 - Current
Zookeeper/Behavioral Research Intern
Dallas Zoo
09.2016 - 08.2017
Post-Masters Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelors degree - biology
Iowa State University
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