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Sydney Karr

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Summary

Dynamic Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience at Proud Moments ABA, specializing in individualized treatment plans and caregiver training. Proven ability to enhance client skill acquisition through evidence-based interventions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in behavioral skills training and committed to compassionate care, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients. Familiar with providing services in home, clinic, school, and community environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Proud Moments ABA
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients with behavioral deficits consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Observed and measured client behavior to monitor progress and determine modifications to increase skill acquisition
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients such as SLP/SLP-A, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
  • Implemented and provided behavior skills training of evidence-based interventions in various settings including, clinic, school, home, and community settings.
  • Conducted caregiver training consistently to increase client skill generalization
  • Provided functionally appropriate interventions to clients 2-13
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to maintain current and provide supportive practices to clients of PFA/SBT, Peak, Relational Frame Theory, and AIM
  • Compassionate care centered provider

Supervisor

Proud Moments ABA
05.2020 - 05.2024
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Trained team members on operational best practices, clinical instruction, and application of treatment plan correct and consistently as written.
  • Coordinated schedules and workloads to optimize client services
  • Utilized PDC-HS to identify potential barriers to employee success

Registered Behavior Technician

Proud Moments ABA
12.2019 - 05.2024
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Conducted direct one-on-one therapy sessions to enhance communication, functional and social skills.
  • Reported any concerns to supervisors
  • Collected ABC data and conducted preference assessments


BLS Instructor

American Heart Association
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Implemented comprehensive BLS training programs for diverse audiences.
  • Delivered engaging instructional sessions, enhancing participant understanding of critical life-saving techniques.
  • Evaluated student performance through practical assessments, ensuring competency in BLS skills.


Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Leavenworth Senior High School
Leavenworth, KS
05-2014

Skills

  • Parent and caregiver training
  • Natural environment teaching
  • Early intensive behavioral intervention
  • Social skills development
  • Performance feedback and supervision
  • Behavioral skills training
  • Antecedent strategies
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including SLP, PT, OT, Psychiatric Practitioners
  • Discrete trial training
  • Safety Care Certified
  • Compassionate Care Model of service
  • Central Reach

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Proud Moments ABA
07.2024 - Current

BLS Instructor

American Heart Association
04.2021 - 10.2022

Supervisor

Proud Moments ABA
05.2020 - 05.2024

Registered Behavior Technician

Proud Moments ABA
12.2019 - 05.2024

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

The University of West Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Saint Mary

High School Diploma -

Leavenworth Senior High School