Shurkera Walley

Paraprofessional who practice under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCABA, FL-CBA. Provide behavioral intervention in home, community, in school settings using ABA intervention to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors. Provide ABA intervention that encourage social acceptable replacement behaviors so clients can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction and problem-solving skills.

• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
• Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
• Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
• Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
• Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
• Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
• Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
• Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
• Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
• Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
• Supported clients'' academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs.
• Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
• Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
• Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.

• Established rapport with clients, fostering trust and positive relationships that facilitated learning opportunities.
• Streamlined daily routines for clients using visual schedules, prompting systems, and other organizational tools as needed.
• Supported smooth transitions between activities during therapy sessions, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity.
• Provided compassionate care while addressing clients'' unique needs and preferences.
• Facilitated skill acquisition through systematic instruction and reinforcement strategies tailored to individual client needs.
• Guided families in implementing behavior support strategies at home, fostering consistency across environments.

• Established a safe play environment for the children.
• Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
• Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
• Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
• Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.