Makayla Placido
Columbus
Summary
Caring and compassionate RBT experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT/Administrative Assistant
Integrative Behavior Analysis
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Registered Behavior Technician
Bass ABA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Trained new hires to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques with lions.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
ITDS
Learn2Speak
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Special Education Teacher
Pepin Academies
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Registered Behavior Technician
Invo Behavior and Therapy Services
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Registered Behavior Technician
Progressive Behavior Management
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeastern University
12.2019
Skills
- Interventions Understanding
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Token Economy Systems
- Calendar Management
- Office Administration
- Spreadsheet Management
- Data Entry
- Scheduling
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
RBT/Administrative Assistant
Integrative Behavior Analysis
09.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Bass ABA
05.2023 - 08.2023
ITDS
Learn2Speak
07.2022 - 04.2023
Special Education Teacher
Pepin Academies
05.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Invo Behavior and Therapy Services
03.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Progressive Behavior Management
05.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeastern University
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