Savannah McCallum
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Passionate therapist with experience serving children with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrates understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promotes academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. Knowledgeable and patient with over six years of experience in the ABA field. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way. Practiced multitasker with excellent time management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Behavior Therapist
Bright Minds Consulting
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
RBT (ABA)
ABA Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans
- Completed daily client routines and tracked client accomplishments
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
- Communicated with patient's family members to explain treatment process, answer questions, and maintain relationships.
RBT (ABA)
Lucent Behavioral Health LLC
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Tracked and recorded behavioral and social skills data
- Worked one on one with a client to improve language, communication, motor, and social skills
- Planned fun and exciting activities throughout the session that revolve around the client's individual skills
- Worked alongside BCBA to implement and update client behavior programs
- Reviewed and updated client programs to submit to insurance companies
- Trained new incoming therapists on RBT standards and program implementation.
RBT (ABA)
Behavioral Health and Wellness Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Tracked and recorded behavioral and social skills data
- Worked one on one with a client to improve language, communication, motor, and social skills
- Planned fun and exciting activities throughout the session that revolve around the client's individual skills
- Worked alongside BCBA to implement and update client behavior programs
- Reviewed and updated client programs to submit to insurance companies
- Trained new incoming therapists on RBT standards and program implementation.
RBT (ABA)
Pinnacle Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Experience working as an RBT with children ages 2 to 10 years old
- Implement behavior skills on a daily basis as well as social and academic skills
- Work with clients on vocal shaping, prompting, training, and more behavioral strategies
- Implement behavior programs to reduce maladaptive behaviors through positive reinforcement
- Experience working in the school system, client homes, as well as community settings
- Experience collecting data on behavior as well as graphing data after every session
- Worked closely with several BCBA's to make observations on clients and assist with writing behavior plans as well as conducting new client assessments.
RBT (ABA)
Florida Autism Center
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Implemented programs on a daily basis that work on behavior and social skills
- Training to be a BCaBA, so worked closely with supervisors on assessments, training staff, probing, data collection, and more.
TEACHER
Smart Start Early Learning Center
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Lead teacher for children ages 3-4
- Writing daily lesson plans which include areas of literacy, science, math, and physical movements and development
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment for staff and children
- Managing children who have behavioral issues and worked closely with the Promise Resource Center to provide a better learning environment for the individual needs of all the children.
Education
BCABA IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS -
University of West Florida
01.2022
BACHELOR'S IN PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Maryland-University College
01.2017
Skills
- American Sign Language (2 years)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (10 years)
- Autism Experience (13 years)
- Behavioral Health (10 years)
- Behavioral Therapy (10 years)
- Experience Working With Students (10 years)
- Special Education (10 years)
- Tutoring (2 years)
- Group Therapy (2 years)
- Picture exchange communication (7 years)
- Augmentative and alternative communication (7 years)
- Social Skills Development
Certification
- RBT (2023)
- ABA Medcaid cerfied
- HIPPA (2023)
- Basic Health and Safety (2023)
- CPR/First Aid/AED (2023)
Timeline
ABA Behavior Therapist
Bright Minds Consulting
01.2023 - 05.2023
RBT (ABA)
ABA Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
RBT (ABA)
Lucent Behavioral Health LLC
08.2021 - 01.2022
RBT (ABA)
Behavioral Health and Wellness Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
RBT (ABA)
Pinnacle Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
RBT (ABA)
Florida Autism Center
01.2019 - 08.2019
TEACHER
Smart Start Early Learning Center
08.2017 - 04.2018
BCABA IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS -
University of West Florida
BACHELOR'S IN PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Maryland-University College
- RBT (2023)
- ABA Medcaid cerfied
- HIPPA (2023)
- Basic Health and Safety (2023)
- CPR/First Aid/AED (2023)
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