Jessica Prichard
Thomson,GA
Summary
Dedicated RBT with proven success at Launch Therapy Center, enhancing client progress through tailored behavior intervention plans and effective data collection. Skilled in social skills development and relationship building, I foster strong connections with families, ensuring consistent application of strategies that promote independence and emotional regulation in clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT
Launch Therapy Center
Augusta, GA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to monitor client progress and adjust strategies.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development and social interaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistency in behavioral interventions across sessions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices in ABA therapy.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Promoted socialization and peer interaction with group activities and play-based learning.
- Implemented skill acquisition programs tailored to each client''s unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
- Increased independence in daily living tasks by providing consistent skill development support.
- Documented behavioral data accurately, contributing to better-informed treatment adjustments.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all involved parties.
- Utilized visual supports and social stories to facilitate understanding of complex concepts for clients with diverse needs.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and patterns of challenging behaviors.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, ensuring quality care delivery across all cases.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
ABC Weekday Preschool
Martinez, GA
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities to enhance child development.
- Supported lead teacher in maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address individual needs.
- Facilitated small group activities, promoting social skills and teamwork among students.
- Organized classroom materials and resources, ensuring accessibility for teaching activities.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance to foster positive interactions and conflict resolution.
- Participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for curriculum development and classroom management strategies.
- Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
- Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
Skills
- Data collection
- Social skills development
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Prompting techniques
- Error correction
- Group instruction
- Behavioral assessment
- Visual supports
- Emotional regulation
- Motor skills development
- Feeding interventions
- Peer interaction
- Behavior intervention plans
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior modification techniques
- Relationship building
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
RBT
Launch Therapy Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
ABC Weekday Preschool
08.2019 - 02.2021