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Shelby Turner

Dacula,GA

Summary

Patient Behavior Technician with experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various behavioral conditions Specializing in autism. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence. Experienced in scheduling and over seeing daily responsibilities of an office and employees. I am detail oriented and a great multi-tasker.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RBT

Apollo Behavior
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Adapted instructional methods according to each client''s learning style, maximizing progress towards goals.
  • Implemented skill acquisition programs tailored to each client''s unique needs and abilities.
  • Promoted socialization and peer interaction with group activities and play-based learning.
  • 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.
  • Increased independence in daily living tasks by providing consistent skill development support.

Veterinary Receptionist

Hamilton plaza Animal Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Answer Phone, Confirm Appts, do recalls and get next day papers ready
  • We use V-Tech for our software
  • Know all pricing when it comes to all our vaccines and flea and tick preventions and heart worm preventions
  • Help client to their cars if need be
  • Also make sure all clients have a pleasant visit while they are there.

Behavioral Therapist

Applied ABC
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Have worked with one specific non verbal autistic child help with communication skills, working with behavioral intervention and more than anything seeing the success that this child is making
  • I love watching the growth and seeing successful improvements.

Front Office Manager

Gwinnett Clinic
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Tracked customer satisfaction surveys, maximizing usage of response tracking system
  • Ordered supplies and maintained inventory control, minimizing unnecessary expenses
  • Promoted correct procedures for accounting, credit control and handling of financial transactions
  • Developed and implemented controls to manage expenses
  • Communicated verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to foster increased levels of communication and satisfaction
  • Administered bookkeeping functions to generate invoices and handle accounts payable and receivable
  • Developed and implemented appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance sales
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures
  • Reviewed monthly financial results with HR
  • Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement
  • Developed existing team into high productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives
  • Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals
  • Facilitated month-end closing processes, invoicing and journal entries
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2015 - 10.2019
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
  • Encouraged and explored activities to help students improve gross and fine motor skills
  • Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement techniques
  • Evaluated and graded daily student assignments to help lead teacher
  • Collected data to help determine student performance in academic and behavioral domains
  • Prepared weekly educational agendas with help of lead teacher
  • Distributed and collected workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
  • Alerted teacher of learning or behavioral problems associated with individual students
  • Developed strategies to meet needs of students with variety of disabilities
  • Assisted students in use of educational computer programs and technologies
  • Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use
  • Prepared classrooms with variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use in learning activities and imaginative play
  • Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required
  • Observed students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
  • Instructed students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety and food preparation
  • Carried out behavior modification and personal development programs under supervision of special education instructors
  • Instructed and monitored students use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Requisitioned and stocked teaching materials and supplies
  • Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibited, equipment and demonstrations
  • Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
  • Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory
  • Presented subject matter to students under teacher guidance of teachers
  • Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work
  • Provided assistance to students with special needs.

Front Office Receptionist and collections

Excel Orthopedics
08.2009 - 10.2015
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
  • Encouraged and explored activities to help students improve gross and fine motor skills
  • Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement techniques
  • Evaluated and graded daily student assignments to help lead teacher
  • Collected data to help determine student performance in academic and behavioral domains
  • Prepared weekly educational agendas with help of lead teacher
  • Distributed and collected workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
  • Alerted teacher of learning or behavioral problems associated with individual students
  • Developed strategies to meet needs of students with variety of disabilities
  • Assisted students in use of educational computer programs and technologies
  • Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use
  • Prepared classrooms with variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use in learning activities and imaginative play
  • Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required
  • Observed students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
  • Instructed students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety and food preparation
  • Carried out behavior modification and personal development programs under supervision of special education instructors
  • Instructed and monitored students use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Requisitioned and stocked teaching materials and supplies
  • Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibited, equipment and demonstrations
  • Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
  • Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory
  • Presented subject matter to students under teacher guidance of teachers
  • Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work
  • Provided assistance to students with special needs.

Education

High school diploma - College Prep

Berkmar High School
Lilburn, GA
05.2021

Some College - Education and Healthcare

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
09.2019

Skills

  • Special education
  • Accounts payable
  • Office management
  • Office experience
  • Data collection
  • Management
  • QuickBooks
  • Journal entries
  • Accounts receivable
  • Personal assistant experience
  • Expense management
  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Social Skills Development
  • Incidental Teaching
  • Reinforcement Strategies
  • Behavior Reduction Strategies
  • Prompting Techniques
  • Error Correction
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Development
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient confidentiality
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Insurance Coverage Verification
  • Eligibility Determination

Certification

Paraprofessional certification

  • RBT - Registered Behavior Technician

Timeline

RBT

Apollo Behavior
08.2023 - Current

Veterinary Receptionist

Hamilton plaza Animal Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023

Behavioral Therapist

Applied ABC
02.2023 - 08.2023

Front Office Manager

Gwinnett Clinic
11.2019 - 08.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2015 - 10.2019

Front Office Receptionist and collections

Excel Orthopedics
08.2009 - 10.2015

High school diploma - College Prep

Berkmar High School

Some College - Education and Healthcare

Georgia Gwinnett College
Shelby Turner