Shilteeka K. Richards
GA
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with 3 years of ABA experience, providing compassionate care through direct therapy, behavior support, and data collection for children with developmental disabilities. Master’s degree in special education with strong knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and client-centered care. Pursuing BCBA certification
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RBT
Sky Care ABA
Stockbridge, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism in home and clinic setting
- Collect and record accurate data on client behaviors, skill acquisition, and treatment progress
- Collaborate with BCBAs, caregivers to support client progress
PreK Special Education Teacher
Lois Bronz Children Center (Stepping Stone)
White Plain, N.Y
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
- Provide an appropriate learning environment for students.
- Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and General Education Teacher to determine instructional and social needs of students.
BT
Connec-to-talk ABA
Danbury, CT
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 setting utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
- Effectively communicate with BCBA regarding clients progress.
- Show unconditional positive regard to the client
PreK Special Education Teacher (Inclusive Classroom)
Sunshine Development School
Bronx, N.Y
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Set goals for the individual education plan that are achievable and comparable to a student educational, physical or social development.
- Participate in individual education plan annual review process, conduct parent teacher conference to provide parents with students development reports.
- Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and General Education Teacher to determine instructional and social needs of students.
- Provide an environment to effect verbally/ nonverbal students learning and growth.
- Administer tests to help determine children's development levels, needs, or potential.
Teacher
P.A.L. Western Queens Early Learning Center
Long Island City, N.Y
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Plan toddler educational and play activities on a daily basis.
- Promote physical, intellectual and social growth of toddlers through implemented activities.
- Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate material and activities for children.
- Confer with parents to provide them with information on their child's progress and limitations.
- Develop and impact lesson plans aimed at meeting social, educational and psychological wellbeing of students.
Assistant Teacher
P.A.L. Western Queens Early Learning Center
Long Island City, N.Y
09.2003 - 07.2015
- Performed the tasks of providing safe, high-quality childcare.
- Assisted Teacher in planning and implementing curriculum and daily programs for children.
- Handled responsibilities of evaluating children's progress and ongoing communication with parents.
- Conducted training assessments of each student's needs.
Community Resident Direct Child Care Counselor
Steinway Child Care Service
Astoria, N.Y
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Supervise and monitor the day to day operations of a mental health community residence.
- Administered medications to eight mentally disturbed children between ages eleven to fourteen.
- Taught daily living and social skills in varying settings (in residence and during outings).
- Provided counseling and behavioral management services to children on a daily basis.
Education
Master of Educational Studies -
Mercy University
Bronx, N.YAssociates Degree - Theology
North Carolina School of Theology
Brooklyn, N.YBachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary/Liberal Arts
Touro College
N.Y, N.YSkills
- RBT 40-Hour Certificate
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Excellent with Children
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Basic American Sign Language
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Communication Skills
Timeline
RBT
Sky Care ABA
06.2022 - Current
PreK Special Education Teacher
Lois Bronz Children Center (Stepping Stone)
02.2022 - 05.2022
BT
Connec-to-talk ABA
01.2022 - 05.2022
PreK Special Education Teacher (Inclusive Classroom)
Sunshine Development School
09.2019 - 12.2021
Teacher
P.A.L. Western Queens Early Learning Center
07.2015 - 08.2019
Community Resident Direct Child Care Counselor
Steinway Child Care Service
01.2009 - 09.2014
Assistant Teacher
P.A.L. Western Queens Early Learning Center
09.2003 - 07.2015
Master of Educational Studies -
Mercy University
Associates Degree - Theology
North Carolina School of Theology
Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary/Liberal Arts
Touro College