Dynamic ABA Trainer with a proven track record at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, excelling in staff development and performance evaluation. Expert in safety compliance and data collection, I foster teamwork and enhance training success, ensuring new hires achieve certification and contribute to clinic growth. Passionate about empowering others through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Behavior Analysis Trainer
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Watkinsville, GA
01.2024 - Current
Oversaw staff development, onboarding, and training for newly hired ABAs, ensuring timely certification.
Facilitated a 20-member Mentor RBT program with monthly meetings emphasizing skill growth and collaboration.
Traveled across the North Georgia region to train new hires and support the development of new trainers, ensuring consistent clinical and onboarding standards across clinics.
Ensured new hires successfully passed their RBT Competency Assessment and RBT Exam, contributing to clinic growth and improved service capacity.
Delivered ongoing clinical training and live modeling of ABA techniques aligned with BACB standards.
Conducted formal performance conversations and documented disciplinary infractions in collaboration with HR and Clinical Leadership.
Served as CPR Evaluator, ensuring compliance with safety standards and timely certification renewals.
Certified QBS Safety-Care Instructor; provided de-escalation and physical safety training per organizational policies.
Managed clinic technology inventory and coordinated maintenance to support therapy operations effectively.
Utilized Salesforce, Rethink, Catalyst, and HB Charts for progress monitoring and HIPAA-compliant record-keeping.
Mentor RBT
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Watkinsville, GA
09.2022 - 01.2024
Mentored new RBT hires and trainees throughout onboarding, guiding successful completion of RBT Competency Assessment.
Modeled clinical techniques and professional standards during sessions, providing real-time coaching and feedback.
Facilitated skill-building discussions and clarified therapy goals, behavior plans, and data collection procedures.
Collaborated with BCBAs to monitor trainee progress, contributing to performance evaluations and identifying training needs.
Fostered teamwork and professionalism among RBTs by reinforcing clinic values and standards of care.
Created a supportive environment for new hires, enhancing retention and training success.
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Watkinsville, GA
04.2021 - 09.2022
Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism, implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
Collected and recorded behavior and skill acquisition data using the Catalyst and Rethink systems.
Followed behavior intervention plans (BIPs) using strategies like prompting, reinforcement, and error correction.
Supported generalization of skills through structured play, routines, and natural environment teaching.
Maintained professional communication with supervisors, participated in ongoing training, and upheld BACB and HIPAA standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
12-2023
Skills
Safety compliance
Team collaboration
Performance evaluation
Staff development
Data collection
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Progress monitoring
Public speaking
New hire training
Microsoft Office proficiency
Computer technology expertise
Leadership development
Accomplishments
Of a 15+ clinic region, I kept the Athens clinic at perfect training metrics