Maggie Kovacs
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Professional ABA therapy practitioner with solid foundation in behavior analysis and intervention strategies. Adept at fostering positive behavioral changes and skill development through evidence-based practices. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in communication, data collection, and individualized treatment planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Bethesda Community Services
11.2020 - 04.2025
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, charts, and social stories to enhance comprehension of daily routines among nonverbal or minimally verbal clients.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients'' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Provided comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent implementation of reinforcement systems and structured behavior intervention plans.
Youth Program Supervisor
Bethesda Community Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Promoted leadership skills among participants by encouraging teamwork and group problem-solving exercises.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by regularly collecting feedback from participants, parents, and staff members.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to secure volunteer opportunities for program participants.
- Fostered an inclusive environment by promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity among staff and program participants.
- Coordinated special events such as field trips or guest speaker visits to enrich the overall program experience.
- Implemented training sessions for new staff hires to ensure proper knowledge of program policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Science
Niagara College
Welland, ON06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Brock University
St. Catharines06-2019
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Activity planning
- Professional demeanor
- Rapport building
- Continuous improvement
- Professionalism
Certification
- First Aid & CPR C
- Certified Triple P Stepping Stones Facilitator
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Youth Program Supervisor
Bethesda Community Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
ABA Therapist
Bethesda Community Services
11.2020 - 04.2025
Graduate Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Science
Niagara College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Brock University
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