Zaina Namou
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated ABA Therapist with over 3 years of experience supporting children with autism and developmental delays using Applied Behaviour Analysis. Skilled in implementing individualized intervention plans, tracking and analyzing data, and applying evidence-based strategies to teach communication, social, and adaptive skills in both group and 1:1 settings. Experienced in using prompting hierarchies and reinforcement systems. Currently completing a Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, with over half of the program completed. Strong collaborator with a passion for helping children reach their full potential through data-driven, client-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
ErinoakKids Centre For Treatment And Development
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitate group-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy to preschool-aged children developing school readiness skills.
- Implement individualized and group programming based on Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) curriculum, focusing on communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and classroom routines.
- Utilize behaviour analytic strategies such as prompting, reinforcement, and shaping to promote skill acquisition and reduce interfering behaviours.
- Collect and analyze group session data daily to monitor progress and guide programming decisions.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent support across therapeutic and educational domains.
- Occasionally provide coverage for 1:1 ABA sessions as needed, maintaining fidelity to individualized treatment plans and data collection protocols.
ABA Therapist- Level 3
Always Connected Treatment Network
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Ran home and community sessions.
- Provided parent coaching and presentations.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Ran a youth group for specific ages.
Program Assistant- Autism Services
ErinoakKids Centre For Treatment And Development
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Shadowed lunch coverages.
- Assisted in all kinds of sessions.
- Sanitized toys and program equipment.
- Worked with children with ASD.
- Collects statistical data needed.
- Assists with challenging behaviours from clients.
Education
MPEd - Applied Behavior Analysis
Western University
London08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioural Science
Humber College
Toronto, ON04-2023
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Flexible
- Microsoft Office
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
ErinoakKids Centre For Treatment And Development
02.2025 - Current
ABA Therapist- Level 3
Always Connected Treatment Network
04.2023 - 02.2025
Program Assistant- Autism Services
ErinoakKids Centre For Treatment And Development
04.2022 - 09.2022
MPEd - Applied Behavior Analysis
Western University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioural Science
Humber College
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