Suhailah Abdul-Aziz
East Orange,New Jersey
Summary
Behavioral health professional with demonstrated expertise in behavior analysis and intervention strategies. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve measurable outcomes. Skilled in data collection, patient interaction, and implementing individualized treatment plans. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of clients and team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Bierman Autism Center
West Orange, NJ
11.2024
- Conducts therapy sessions with a wide age range
- Conducts therapy sessions with clients presenting with autism on a wide range
- Analyzing different behaviors and responses from clients
- Graphing and charting data points
- Maintaining professional and confidential standards
Registered Behavior Technician
Ujala Life Union
Union, NJ
04.2026 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance behavioral skills and promote positive social interactions.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to monitor client progress in therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for clients' developmental needs.
- Utilized behavior modification techniques to reduce maladaptive behaviors effectively.
- Documented client progress and communicated findings with supervisors regularly for ongoing assessment.
- Maintained compliance with ethical standards and best practices in all aspects of client care.
- 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.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
Secretary/Assistant
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Newark, NJ
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Analyzing Accounts and correspondence
- Assigning appropriate provider specialty to clinical information
- Maintaining office space
- Maintaining professional and confidential standards
- Review incoming data and communicating with providers to receive and confirm data
Customer Service
Home-depot
Stroudsburg, PA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Reimbursing Customers
- Setting up and handling online orders and delivers
- Assisting in curbside pick orders
- Setting up Home-Depot credit card accounts
- Answering and assisting customers over the phone with orders, deliveries, installments and general questions.
Teachers Assistant
A-Z Learning Daycare
Mt Pocono, PA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided support for diverse needs.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout the building and field trips.
- Cleaned and organized classroom, materials, and supplies.
- Supervised around 20 students on field trips and head count to maintain a tight group.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms.
- Straightened classrooms by placing books on shelves and toys in bins to keep areas clean.
- William Paterson University- 300 Pompton Road, Wayne NJ 07470-2103
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Maintaining safe environments
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior modification techniques
- Task analysis and chaining
- Motor skills development
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Incidental teaching methods
- Picture exchange communication system
- Natural environment training
- Reinforcement procedures
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Discrete trial teaching
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Ujala Life Union
04.2026 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Bierman Autism Center
11.2024
Secretary/Assistant
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
05.2023 - 11.2024
Customer Service
Home-depot
06.2021 - 08.2021
Teachers Assistant
A-Z Learning Daycare
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University