Shayna Elston
Yorktown,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Behavior Technician with experience at Lighthouse Autism Center, skilled in data collection and behavior intervention plans. Successfully reduced challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies while fostering strong relationships with clients and families. Adept at adapting teaching methods to diverse learners, promoting social skills and engagement in therapeutic settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RBT
Lighthouse Autism Center
Daleville, IN
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent care strategies for clients.
- Monitored and documented client progress, ensuring adherence to treatment goals.
- Assisted in the training of new staff on behavioral techniques and protocols.
- Utilized data collection methods to track client behavior and inform interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss client updates and treatment adjustments.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Promoted socialization and peer interaction with group activities and play-based learning.
- Implemented skill acquisition programs tailored to each client''s unique needs and abilities.
- Improved communication skills in autistic children by utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
- Documented behavioral data accurately, contributing to better-informed treatment adjustments.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
DODEA Schools
Fort Campbell North, KY
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards for K-5 students.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity in lesson delivery.
- Provided feedback on student progress to support academic growth.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to foster a conducive learning environment.
- Assisted in the preparation and organization of educational resources and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and participation during assignments.
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Implemented creative teaching methods that engaged students in the learning process while still adhering to curriculum requirements and state educational standards.
- Adapted lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to grade-level content and could participate fully in classroom activities.
- Assisted administration in organizing school-wide events such as field trips, assemblies, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers, sharing valuable insights and resources for effective classroom management and instruction.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
International Business College
IN12.2009
High School Diploma -
Eastbrook High School
Marion, IN05.2008
Skills
- Data collection
- Social skills development
- Incidental teaching
- Reinforcement strategies
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Prompting techniques
- Error correction
- Toilet training
- Group instruction
- Behavioral assessment
- Functional communication training
- Discrete trial training
- Community integration
- Natural environment training
- Sensory integration
- Visual supports
- Emotional regulation
- Motor skills development
- Assistive technology
- Peer interaction
- Behavior intervention plans
- Applied behavior analysis
- Relationship building
- Client engagement
- Data collection and analysis
- Active listening
- Behavior observation
- Rapport building
- Registered behavior technician (RBT)
- Encouragement and motivation
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA requirements
- Teaching diverse learners
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Special education support
- Adapting teaching methods
- Arts education
- Homework assistance
- Hands-on activities
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety awareness
- IEP documentation
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Behavior modeling
- Lesson plan implementation
- Records management
Timeline
RBT
Lighthouse Autism Center
04.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
DODEA Schools
11.2019 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
International Business College
High School Diploma -
Eastbrook High School