Sora Ali
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
07.2022 - Current
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported clients using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to the prescribed behavior plan.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Youth Development Specialist
YMCA Of East Tennessee
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in a safe environment.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills, and career development.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Coordinated transitional services for youth of diverse backgrounds.
Counselor
Tate's Day Camps
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN12.2020
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Natural Environment Training
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Discrete Trial Training
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Error Correction Techniques
- Prompting Strategies
- Self-Management Strategies
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
07.2022 - Current
Youth Development Specialist
YMCA Of East Tennessee
08.2021 - 07.2022
Counselor
Tate's Day Camps
05.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pellissippi State Community College
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