Tyshanta Abney
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional with a solid background in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Known for strong communication, crisis management skills, and attention to detail, ready to enhance client outcomes through effective behavior interventions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Children Crisis Treatment Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for children with diverse needs.
- Engaged children in therapeutic activities to promote social skills development.
- Documented daily activities and behavioral data for treatment analysis.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
Direct Support Professional
Heart to Heart
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12.2025 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills and personal care needs.
- Assisted in developing individualized goals for client skill-building.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records consistently.
Behavior Health Technician
Laila's Way Behavioral Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for children with diverse needs.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to identify behavioral challenges and goals.
- Provided crisis management by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Direct Support Professional
Barber National Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills and personal care tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Coordinated client transportation for appointments and recreational activities, enhancing access to essential services.
- Tracked client progress and maintained accurate records, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter
Philadelphia, PA06-2020
Skills
- Behavioral intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Client progress monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Client progress monitoring
Certification
- CPR Certified
- 2026 Medication Certified
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Children Crisis Treatment Center
01.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Heart to Heart
12.2025 - Current
Behavior Health Technician
Laila's Way Behavioral Services
04.2025 - 09.2025
Direct Support Professional
Barber National Institute
03.2023 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter