Certified paraprofessional providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children aged 2-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a clinical setting. Implement individualized treatment plans through one-on-one therapy sessions, promoting communication, pre-academic skills, social-emotional development, and behavior reduction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent care. Collect and analyze data on skill progression and behavior reduction. Lead group circle time sessions for children of various skill levels, fostering social interaction, communication, and engagement. Maintain detailed session documentation and assist technicians with behavior protocols and best practices for effective interventions.

Positively interact and assist children during play, meals, and classroom activities. Maintain daily order, schedule, and cleanliness of classroom for 9 hours a week. Interacted with children ages three to five.

Increased knowledge of factors in childhood development and emotions by reviewing articles for weekly lab group discussions. Gained proficiency in behavioral coding of positive and negative affect and data management for the BIG-E study by Dr. Lea Dougherty and colleagues. Collaborated with lab members for a spring 2022 poster presentation examining parent report versus youth report of youth suicidal behavior using Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study data.

Obtained training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methodologies by attending 40 hours of virtual observation of behavioral therapy sessions, weekly training sessions with supervisors, and completing 40 additional hours of required training modules of behavioral technician skills.

I provided childcare to a preschool-aged child for about fifteen hours a week from September 2020 to August 2021. In this role, I provided activities that practiced new developmental skills and created a positive play space while also attending to meals, snacks, and cleanup. In the summer of 2022 managed the morning routine for a nine-year-old child with special behavioral needs.

I supervised over 50 campers ages 5 to 12 during an 8-week summer camp in the summer of 2018 and 2019. To gain experience with small groups and leading activities I organized and facilitated recreational and academic activities for campers. I collaborated with other camp counselors to create fun and engaging activities. While building relationships with campers I also mentored the junior counselors and helped them develop leadership skills. I was certified in CPR and First Aid to ensure camper safety each year.