Tanisha Scott
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Respectful and detail-oriented Licensed Behavior Specialist with proven track record of helping clients improve personal skills and well being by reducing maladaptive behaviors through ABA evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping kiddos improve their quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Consultant
Taylor Behavorial Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Improved 7 client outcomes by designing and implementing customized behavior intervention plans.
- Enhanced quality of care for clients through consistent monitoring, data analysis, and plan adjustments.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Reduced instances of maladaptive behaviors in clients by teaching appropriate replacement skills.
- Provided ongoing support to families, helping them understand and manage their child's behavior more effectively.
- Trained staff on evidence-based practices for working with individuals with behavioral challenges, increasing overall effectiveness of interventions.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of problematic behaviors and inform treatment planning.
Registered Behavior Technician
Epic Special Education Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collect and record data during in-school observations.
- Interpret verbal and non-verbal communication student in the 1 to 1 ratio.
- Collaborate and communicate with BCBA and assist classroom teacher.
- Follow behavior plan and IEP goals set by BCBA.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
Paraprofessional
Owen J. Roberts School District
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct care to clients in a 1-on-1 or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.
- Collected and recorded data on student behavior.
- Maintained strict confidentiality.
- Attended training to acquire further knowledge.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Cairn University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Science
Temple University
5.2004
High School Diploma -
West Catholic High School
6.1991
Skills
- Good Communication
- Time Management
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Organizational Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Student Behavior Management
- Acquisition Planning
- Intervention Strategies
- Clinical Team Collaboration
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Behavior Consultant
Taylor Behavorial Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Epic Special Education Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Owen J. Roberts School District
06.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Cairn University
Bachelor of Science - Science
Temple University
High School Diploma -
West Catholic High School
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