Kafayat Thomas
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Motivated board certified behavior analyst/child educator brings unique understanding of childhood needs and care to in-home and natural environment. Handles diverse child priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with a collaborative approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract BCBA
-
Miami, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Conduct initial and annual re-assessments of children on caseload
- Develop treatment plans for the family and insurance companies
- Provide case supervision while RBTs are present
- Conduct parent/caregiver training sessions
- Provide communication to treatment team and clients in accordance with industry standards
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in schedule and environment
- Conducted functional assessments to identify target behaviors, antecedents, and consequences.
- Provided individualized instruction to clients using Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques.
- Collaborated with families, school personnel, and other professionals (Occupational, Speech, and Physical therapists) to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Acquiring Skills Inc
Weston, FL
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and design, analyze and modify ABA programs based on results of assessments and data
- Provide training and supervision to Behavior Technicians
- Design behavior support plans to meet individualized behavior goals
- Utilize exceptional data analytics skills to implement, model and monitor progress of treatment
- Provide consultation, training, and guidance to parents to ensure the best possible clinical outcome
- Collaborated with families, school personnel, and other professionals to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
- Incorporated occupational and speech goals into client's treatment plan.
Behavior Therapist
Acquiring Skills Inc
Weston, FL
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Structured one-on-one instruction with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities in their home, school and or community settings.
- Addressing problem behavior by consistently implementing proactive, reactive. and sensory strategies designed to reduce problem behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors
- Created a fun and supportive learning environment for children with special needs Implement educational programs and behavior interventions as designed by a Behavior Analyst Supervisor.
- Promoted the development of functional communication skills (i.e. speaking, signing, and using assistive communication devices)
- Provide instruction on social skills (i.e. Support independence with adaptive living skills (daily routines)
- Collect clinical data and track progress.
Behavior Therapist
Carbone Clinic Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducting individualized 1:1 teaching sessions and group sessions that utilized strategies developed from Verbal Behavior-ABA such as Intensive Trial Teaching and Natural Environment Teaching
- Addressing problem behavior by consistently implementing proactive, reactive. and sensory strategies designed to reduce problem behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors
- Taking responsibility for client's program by monitoring progress e.g. Graphing behavior data, tracking their behavioral skills, writing progress report), ensuring consistent program implementation across staff, generating targets based on Individual Education Plans and producing the relevant resources to teach these targets
- Conducting regular assessments (e.g.Verbal Behavior-MAPP, ABLLS, Functional Skills Assessment), developing treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA and implementing the treatment plans effectively
- Taking initiative in developing new essential for living treatment programs by drafting and implementing stimulus response chains (SR-Chains) (e.gToileting, activities for daily living, leisure activities)
Human Resource Assistant
Brand Institute Inc
Miami, FL
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Consult with employers to identify needs and preferred qualifications
- Utilize applicant tracking system
- Interview applicants about their experience, education and skills
- Contact references and perform background checks
- Inform applicants about job details such as benefits and conditions
- Hire or refer qualified candidates
- Conduct new employee orientations
Education
Master of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global
07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration & Management
Palm Beach State College
05.2016
Skills
- Verbal Behavior
- Client Needs Assessment
- Natural Environment Teaching
- Direct Instruction
- Social Emotional Learning
- Crisis Intervention
- Care Planning
- Data Confidentiality
- Crisis Management
- Coping Methods
- Schedule Management
- Family & Caregiver Training
- Cognitive Psychology
- Multi Disciplinary Team
Timeline
Contract BCBA
-
12.2021 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Acquiring Skills Inc
09.2021 - 05.2022
Behavior Therapist
Acquiring Skills Inc
02.2021 - 09.2021
Behavior Therapist
Carbone Clinic Dubai
04.2019 - 11.2020
Human Resource Assistant
Brand Institute Inc
07.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration & Management
Palm Beach State College
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