Savannah Acharya
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician, certified through the state of Colorado in home and center settings. Skilled at rapport-building with clients, which is beneficial to providing and practicing ABA therapies. Committed to helping both children and young adults with diagnoses of autism, ADHD, intellectual disability disorders, eating disorders, and severe physical aggression. Obtained safety-care training to better assist these clients and those who are also learning through ABA around them. Determined to help clients learn new skills and regulate their behaviors. Attentive to detail, and high rates of program completion at both centers and in the home of the clients. Providing support to other therapists who are around to reduce the effects of burnout and turnover rates.
Peer Mentor for Abnormal Psychology, working under Dr. Amanda Mahaffey at the University of Colorado Boulder. Passionate about Psychology, and especially Abnormal Psychology which is a basis for everything related to Psychology. Determined to add to discussions to share personal insight and knowledge on the topic of Abnormal Psychology. Obtained both writing and communication skills through the position. Recognized for in-depth writing skills when taking the class for credit, and was offered the position of Peer Mentor.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism West Behavior Partners
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented ABA therapy with plans provided by the BCBA to improve client behaviors and teach them everyday functions and teachings.
- Worked with children from 2-5 years old.
- Ran programs and tracked and collected data as a therapist to track regression and growth.
- Worked with clients with ADHD, autism, and physical aggression behaviors.
- Implemented programs that consisted of aiding communication, teaching social safety information, managing behaviors, potty training, and more.
- Communicated with family members about the client to ensure generalization.
- Promoted positive behavior changes by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- 1:1 supervision with two different BCBAs to receive feedback, share client concerns, and adjust programs.
- Wrote session notes for clients to bill insurance properly.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Innovations Developmental Solutions
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented ABA therapy with plans provided by the BCBA to improve client behaviors and teach them everyday functions and teachings.
- Ran programs and tracked and collected data as a therapist to track regression and growth.
- Worked with clients with autism, intellectual disability disorders, eating disorders, and physical aggression behaviors.
- Worked with children aged from 5-14 years old.
- Implemented programs that consisted of aiding communication, teaching social safety information, managing behaviors, and more.
- Communicated with family members about the client to ensure generalization.
- Promoted positive behavior changes by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- 1:1 supervision with the BCBA to receive feedback, share client concerns, and adjust programs.
- Worked closely with RBT leads at the job to express concerns as well as to receive feedback.
- Wrote session notes for clients to bill insurance properly.
- Obtained Safety-Care training through the job.
Student Peer Mentor: Abnormal Psychology
University Of Colorado Boulder
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Responding and aiding with class discussions while practicing previous knowledge of Abnormal Psychology.
- Adding personal insights and questions related to Abnormal Psychology to challenge students.
- Responding to students with concerns related to the class and aiding with course success.
- Weekly meetings with the professor related to Abnormal Psychology and other classes to receive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO08.2024
High school diploma -
The Academy of Charter Schools
Westminster, CO05.2021
Skills
- Safety Care Training Certification
- Behavioral Crisis Management/Intervention
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Behavior Reduction
- Behavioral Health Awareness
- Attentive to Detail
- Life Skills Development
- Communication
- Data Collection
- Writing
- Academic Support
- Feedback Giving
- Feedback Receiving
- Student Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Teaching
- Problem Solving
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician, Obtained 09/2023.
Awards
Academic Letter, 05/01/19
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism West Behavior Partners
12.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Innovations Developmental Solutions
07.2023 - 12.2023
Student Peer Mentor: Abnormal Psychology
University Of Colorado Boulder
01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
High school diploma -
The Academy of Charter Schools
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