Dina Flora Zikos
Toronto,ON
Summary
Certified ABA Therapist with 4 years of exceptional and documented success improving behaviors through applied behavior analysis. Enthusiastic and empathetic professional with passion for helping autistic clients gain productive independence and reduced need for special services. Dedicated to delivering practical and affirming therapy that cultivates new and exciting client skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beahavior Support Associate
Community Living Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Shining Through Centre
North York, ON
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
- Assembled, maintained and analyzed data gathered during student sessions, completed daily treatment logs and consistently submitted timely written and verbal progress reports.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on difficult patients.
- Provided direct client care and group treatment while utilizing combinations of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
ABA Behavior Therapist
ABA SCARBOROUGH
Scarborough, ON
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Implement the ABA program related to the needs and goals of the client under BCBA supervision.
- Support client goals through implementing strategies and monitoring progress.
- Data Collection and communication with BCBA.
- Maintain a good rapport with the interdisciplinary team, including the family.
- Create optimal opportunities for learning by including the family into the therapy sessions.
Patient Services Volunteer
Michael Garron Hospital
East York, ON
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare providers.
- Communicated with residents, family members and other team members to provide updates and offer guidance.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Teacher
Greek Community of Toronto
Toronto, ON
12.2020 - Current
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Teacher
Glen Briar Academy
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Field Placement Student
Center of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis Palaio Faliro
Athens, GR
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Adhered to school schedules, regulations, policies and dress codes to promote safety and learning
- Used library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources
- Obtained and organized files and research papers to make important documents easier to find
- Edited resources to reflect current information
- Built strong, lasting relationships with lucrative clients by utilizing active listening, effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism
Ball State University
01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
08.2019
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Problem-solving
- Working collaboratively
- Empathy
- Strong ethical background
- Classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Group therapy knowledge & practice
- ABA techniques
- Positive and negative reinforcements
- Behavior monitoring
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Standard first aid and CPR certificate
- Basic Certificate Computer Skills
- CPI certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Beahavior Support Associate
Community Living Toronto
06.2024 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
Shining Through Centre
12.2022 - 06.2024
Patient Services Volunteer
Michael Garron Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Teacher
Greek Community of Toronto
12.2020 - Current
Teacher
Glen Briar Academy
09.2020 - 09.2021
ABA Behavior Therapist
ABA SCARBOROUGH
01.2020 - 06.2022
Field Placement Student
Center of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis Palaio Faliro
09.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
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