Yekaterina Naboka
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in behavioral therapy, speech therapy and case management, notably with Bancroft Neurohealth, Pediatric Development Services, and Lutheran Social Services of National Capital Area. Excelled in implementing evidence-based practices and crisis intervention, showcasing exceptional interpersonal skills and analytical thinking. Achieved significant progress in client outcomes through dedicated treatment plan implementation and mental health support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ukrainian School Liaison and Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services of National Capital Area
Frederick, MD
09.2023 - Current
- Assisting Government funded MORA program for ORR eligible Parolees
- Case management for family services and school services
- Cultural Orientation and School Orientation Training
- Management of Childcare Scholarships for kids & troubleshooting with DSS
- Resettlement of families in new homes, safety checks, managing furniture, and moving items
- Facilitating communication and interpretations with partnerships with DHS, DSS, CCS, and other government-based programs to have all services eligible, accessible to Ukrainian clients
- Sensitivity Case Management with Trafficking Victims and Domestic Violence Victims
- Case managing documentation and case noting adequately
- Training clients on resources for Tax preparation, Credit management, and Budgeting
- Resourcing local assistance programs in the county of Montgomery and Frederick
- Case Managing Referrals to: Health Aid, Legal Aid, Material Aid, and Food Aid in Agency
- Assisting with Extended Care program in MORA for other eligible ORR clients
- Money management for vendors, client bills, and other resources needed within budget means
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pediatric Development Services
Hampstead, MD
09.2022 - 06.2023
- School-Based Speech Therapy in Elementary School with multiple Autism programs
- Speech Therapy included Fluency, Articulation, Communication development, Pragmatics, Expressive Language and Receptive Language development
- Communication used included various versions of PODD, and AAC Devices
- Session planning included push in and push out services, individual, and group sessions
- Scheduling: Speech Therapy sessions, Conferences, School events, and Meetings
- Coordinating with SLPs, Teachers, Administrations, and Special Education department colleges to plan student IEPs, Services Meetings, Make Up sessions, Parental Planning and Therapy
- Data Input Programs used were: Medical Assistance Billing and MOIEP Progress Reports
- IEP paperwork included: PLAFSA, Goal Planning, Objectives, and Service details
- ESY recommendations and processing of paperwork
- Recovery Services for Speech Therapy required to be provided from Covid were performed
- Additional Services include Screenings for students
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
ProCare Therapy
Hagerstown, MD
01.2022 - 04.2022
- School-Based Therapy in Washington District residing in three different school locations
- Intervention, Fluency, Articulation, and Development therapy sessions
- Data intake and billing submissions
- Independent sessions after supervised requirements were met
- Therapy session material preparation
- Filing and organizing clients Data files
- Assisting in additional needs for Speech Pathology Supervisor
- Assisted in Assessment processing and therapy goal planning
- Conducting relationship with parents, staff and providers professionally
Registered Behavioral Technician
Achieving True Self
Hagerstown, MD
04.2019 - 02.2021
- In-Home Applied Behavioral Therapy with virtual & In-person Supervision twice a month
- Review and update Data plans for continuous progress
- 5 weeks of Virtual Applied Behavioral Therapy due to Covid-19
- All previous goals and most materials were applied during sessions
- Intake Daily Data using Central Reach, Pathfinder, Namely, CR Institute -LMS & Gmail
- Digital communication skills developed to communicate effectively
- Engage in creating new goals and treatment planning with BCBA and Parents
- Analyze Parents desires to the client’s abilities at hand
- Assist parents with parent training and resource support
- Explaining the goals, functions, and need for each goal intact
- Inviting parents to participate during ABA sessions
- Control and manage client schedule with scheduler, Parents, and BCBA
- Keep calendar updated promptly
- In company Volunteering opportunities: Volunteered at Autism Events
- Volunteered as Support Staff for kids during free parent support events
One on One Instructor
Hearing and Speech Agency
Baltimore, MD
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Individualized one on one Educator for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) goals/objectives
- Implementing: classroom-based activities, academic techniques, Sign language, Communication devices, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) & Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based-practice
- Implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) goals into excel tables for consistent Data intake goals for categories of: Expressive Language, Receptive Comprehension, Literacy, Math, Writing, Social skills, Speech, Physical, Fine motor, Behavioral Intervention & Additional Individualized Data In-take necessary for development
- Self-Created materials for goal data intake such as: Goal-based literacy, Matching, Identifying cards, Tracing worksheets, individualized social games, & picture cards for communication
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to analyze student’s needs/progress and to develop and/or revise individualized objective procedures in the classroom to ensure consistency and quality
- Collaborate with therapists (speech, occupational, physical) as needed, in preparation for appropriate individualized goals for students
- Assistance in Speech Therapy sessions to complete Assessments and therapy session tasks
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Turning Point
Annapolis, MD
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based- practice services for young children in Turning Point Clinic, St
- Mary Elementary camp, & Navy Academy Primary School
- Develop and implement individualized behavior plans which reflect the individual needs of the student and the dynamics of the school setting
- Behavior Intervention Plans included (but were not limited to): Tacting, Comprehension, Social awareness, Social tolerance, Manding, Independent Social engagement, Tantruming, Aggressions, Eloping, & Transition compliance
- Documented progress, completed electronic reports, and submitting documents on time
- Participation in weekly meetings with BCBA to adjust the child’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) based on my Data input and observations of the child
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapist
The Advocacy Alliance
Harleysville, PA
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Instructed Direct therapy services for a male age 11 who was 90% non-verbal, had severe behaviors, instructed Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement (VB-MAPP) programs, diagnosed with Severe Autism and Bipolar Disorder
- Performed Natural Environment Teaching (NET) on a child patient
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET) Included: Requesting activities with a sign that are and are not visible
- Manipulating environment to encourage Manding (signing) for objects desired
- Introducing new activities (Froggie, UNO, Basketball) to develop interest and build motor skills
- Initiated and Conducted Intensive Trial Teaching (ITT) on a child client
- Introduction Teaching of New skills: Mands, Tact, Echoic, Intraverbal, Listener Responding, Matching, & Mimetic Skills
- Errorless Teaching, & Missed Mastered probes were performed
- Crisis Intervention Applied: Physical Restraining methods fulfilled to ensure the client's safety from him/herself, environmental surroundings, or harm from others
- Collection of Data Analysis: Data Recorded: The probe of ITT Skills, Missed Mastered Skills, Number of Toilet Requests, Traditional Data, & Antecedent Behavior Consequence (ABC)
- Data Compliance versus Non-Compliance Demands, & Independent vs
- Dependent Manding
- Behaviors After Denial of Independent Requests, Number of Dressing Trials, & Number of Washing Body Trials
Advance Applied Behavioral Analysis Mobile Therapist
Bancroft Neurohealth
Haddonfield, NJ
07.2016 - 06.2017
- 320 hours of Direct services were provided as an Advance Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in various locations
- Types of Settings: CHOP Hospital, Crisis Center, Transition program, Early Education Program, Community Residential Homes, & Adult Brain Injury Day Program
- Each program had a heavy caseload of 20-70 clients that I was trained on individually before providing services
- Collected client data on activities related to Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Client Data Included: Toileting, Diet Protocol, Crisis Intervention Protocol
- Prompting Hierarchies, Antecedent Behavior Consequences (ABC) Data, & 30-minute increments of Behavioral Status
- Directly taught academic skills such as handwriting, comprehension building, motor imitation, & social skills to patients
- Work hours consisted of a minimum of 40 hours/week continuous experience in each program with overtime hours (10-15 hours/week) through Crisis Center, Adult Brain Injury Day Program, & CHOP Hospital (on-call)
- Trained daily on patient history and active condition consisted of 2-3 patients per day
- Training Status Included: Previously Recorded Behaviors, Food Allergies, Toileting Procedures, Health Diagnosis and Treatment, Medication, Physical Tools for Mobility or Safety, and Individualized Crisis Intervention Procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Sciences & Disorders
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL08.2015
Skills
- Training Presentation and Preparation
- Time management abilities
- Progress Tracking
- Attention to Detail
- Crisis Intervention
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Interpersonal Skills and Communication
- Treatment plan implementation
- Mental Health Support
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving
- Curriculum Planning
- Crisis Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Parent Education
- Literacy development
- Self Motivation
- Goal setting and planning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Early intervention understanding
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Russian, fluent
- Ukrainian, Comprehensive
Volunteer Experience
- Kids Choir Director, Ukrainian Baptist Church, Berwyn, IL, 09/13, 09/14, Prepared children, ages 6-16 years old, for singing performances, Selected songs that suited the children’s voice range capabilities, Instructed the children on proper diction, lyrical meaning, and harmony
- Adolescent Group Assistant, Russian Baptist Church, Brookhaven, PA, 06/10, 06/13, Led 10-12 adolescents in discussions on topics such as dieting, dating, and marriage, Taught the group spiritual songs and engaged the members in recreational games, Helped construct a program for the members to follow for singing or reciting verses when visiting other churches
- Camp Leader, Russian Baptist Church, Brookhaven, PA, 07/12, 07/12, Led 10 children, ages 4-7 years old, in recreational and spiritual activities, Carefully monitored the children to help ensure they were practicing safe behaviors
- Missionary Trip Volunteer, Russian Baptist Church, West Springfield, MA, 07/11, 08/11, Created physical, mental, and spiritual activities for 10-15 children, ages 13-22 years old, Provided care for the well-being of a 22-year-old who had physical disabilities, Collaborated with team members to coordinate educational and spiritual activities
Observation Experience
- 25 Hours, Ludden Speech and Language Clinic, Chicago, IL, Preschool Age Clients: Developmental Disorders, School Age Clients: Language Disorders, All Ages Clients: Phonology Disorders
- 15 Hours, Escuela Tonti Elementary, Chicago, IL, Second Grade Classroom: Bilingual Education, Regular Education, Special Education. Assisted with conducting learning activities for math, writing, and reading
- 5 Hours, Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Pediatric Clients, Adult Swallowing Studies
References
References available upon request.
Training
Speech Pathology Assistant, Maryland, All Observation Hours and Supervision Hours Completed in 2022
Registered Behavioral Technician certification was completed in 2018
Intensive Crisis Intervention Training in 2016
Additional Relias training and CE credits are available upon request
Timeline
Ukrainian School Liaison and Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services of National Capital Area
09.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pediatric Development Services
09.2022 - 06.2023
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
ProCare Therapy
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Behavioral Technician
Achieving True Self
04.2019 - 02.2021
One on One Instructor
Hearing and Speech Agency
10.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Turning Point
06.2018 - 10.2018
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapist
The Advocacy Alliance
08.2017 - 03.2018
Advance Applied Behavioral Analysis Mobile Therapist
Bancroft Neurohealth
07.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Sciences & Disorders
Saint Xavier University
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