Teresa DeVries
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Technician experienced in serving patients with diverse needs through effective behavior modification strategies. Promoted academic, functional, and social skills development across clinic, home, and community settings while demonstrating strong data collection and recordkeeping capabilities. Committed to individualized skill development and behavior management, utilizing exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Above and Beyond Therapy
Omaha, NE
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with developmental disorders.
- Collected and recorded data on client progress to inform treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment strategies.
- Delivered hands-on support to clients in daily activities. to clients, promoting social skills and independence.
- Communicated progress and needs to families, fostering collaboration in client care.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Aided patients in performing daily living activities, enhancing independence and self-sufficiency.
Chef
Clean Slate Food Co.
Omaha, NE
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Prepared diverse menus featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Established efficient workflows to enhance meal preparation and service speed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food safety.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Education
Culinary Arts And Hospitality 2012 - Culinary Arts
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE 08.2010 - 08.2012
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior modification
- Behavior modification plans
- Data collection and analysis
- Data tracking
- Client assistance
- Social skills development
- Leisure skills training
- Visual supports implementation
- Treatment collaboration
- Patient safety
- Caregiving methods
- Dispute resolution
Certification
- RBT Certification 2024
- Culinary Certificate 2012
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Above and Beyond Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Chef
Clean Slate Food Co.
02.2021 - 08.2025
Culinary Arts And Hospitality 2012 - Culinary Arts
Metropolitan Community College
08.2010 - 08.2012