Selina Hightower
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Responsible Behavior Health Technician with excellent communication skills demonstrated by number of years experience in education, ABA/IBS, and mental health and health care field.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Observer
Virtua Health System
Camden, NJ
07.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort and care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during recovery processes.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented observations in patient records accurately and promptly.
Care Assistant/Pro
Honor Care Network
Omaha, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care, fostering independence and dignity.
- Delivered companionship and emotional support, promoting overall client well-being.
- Administered medication according to care plans and safety protocols, ensuring compliance and client safety.
Instructional Assistant/ABA Technician
Garnet Education Services
Philadelphia, USA
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Fostered peer collaboration in classroom to enhance student engagement.
- Maintained accurate student performance records to ensure compliance with school policies.
- Maintain records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
Personal Care Assistant
365 Health Services
Philadelphia, USA
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks to promote independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, organized living environment, enhancing clients' comfort and safety.
Behavioral Health Technician
Northeast Treatment Centers
Philadelphia, USA
02.2015 - 11.2023
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Provided and assisted therapeutic techniques at Autism afterschool program IBS/ABA.
ABA Behavioral Health Technician/Paraprofessional
US Medical Staffing Inc.
Philadelphia, USA
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Applied behavior strategies to implement, reinforce, and record client responses to goals in the treatment plan.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Special Education Classroom Assistant
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA
09.2009 - 01.2016
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OHAssociate of Science - Allied Health
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PABachelor of Science - Humana Development
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PASkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Skill-building Exercises
- Interpersonal Communication
- Data Management
Certification
- ABA Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- CPR and AED Training
- First Aid Training
- Safety Training
Timeline
Patient Observer
Virtua Health System
07.2026 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
365 Health Services
02.2025 - 06.2026
Care Assistant/Pro
Honor Care Network
01.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant/ABA Technician
Garnet Education Services
10.2023 - 08.2026
ABA Behavioral Health Technician/Paraprofessional
US Medical Staffing Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Northeast Treatment Centers
02.2015 - 11.2023
Special Education Classroom Assistant
School District Of Philadelphia
09.2009 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Tiffin University
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Humana Development
Immaculata University