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Selwa Benkhoukha

Selwa Benkhoukha

Trenton,NJ

Summary

Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. Ed Applicant advocating for long-term client health and wellness through targeted programming and therapy. Decisive problem solver hoping to advance my skills in Behavior Analysis and Social Science.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavioral Therapist

ABA Centers of America
Cherry Hill, NJ
10.2023 - Current
  • Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies for individuals with ASD to improve language, social skills, self-help skills, and academic performance.
  • Monitored client progress by collecting data on target behaviors and graphing results for review.
  • Fostered relationships between clients, families, schools and other service providers involved in the care plan.
  • Encouraged positive parent-child interactions through modeling effective techniques during therapy sessions.

Tutor

Freelance
Philadelphia, PA
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks during Quarantine.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.

Mentor

Temple B.I.T.S Program
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Mentored Philadelphia students grades 6-8 on Gentrification and Geography specific to the Philidelphia community
  • Monitored exciting projects and lead engaging student research that was both fun and educational
  • Worked with various applications and taught the students to creatively use them to display what they learned
  • Maintained constant communication with the students throughout the course of the summer

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2022

Skills

Professional:

  • Analytical and Creative Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Social Skills Development
  • Daily Living Skill Development
  • Data Collection

Languages: 

  • Proficient in Arabic

Activities: 

  • Organization of African Students
  • Muslim Student Association

Projects:

  • Mental Health Podcast
  • Grant Proposal on The Misdiagnosis of ADHD
  • Published a Poetry Chapbook in collaboration with my class

Volunteer Experience:

  • Taught Arabic at the Islamic Center of Ewing
  • Key Club charity work throughout school year

Timeline

Registered Behavioral Therapist

ABA Centers of America
10.2023 - Current

Tutor

Freelance
01.2020 - 01.2021

Mentor

Temple B.I.T.S Program
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Temple University

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