Abby Palmer
Mesa,Az
Summary
Driven by genuine love for working with people, offer unique blend of generosity, patience, empathy, and persuasiveness. I collaborate well with individuals and as a team to develop effective behavioral strategies and interventions.
Commitment to enhancing the well-being of clients through personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based approaches is frequently utilized. Proven track record in enhancing positive behavior changes and mentoring staff, showcasing exceptional intervention management and team-building abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Life Skills Autism Academy
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies in emergency situations involving aggressive or violent behaviors.
- Trained my team of 15 behavioral therapist on effective antecedent techniques and consequence manipulation, individualized to each child, to promote positive behavior change.
- Provide remote supervision to the therapist, providing behavior skills training and behavior specific feedback.
Behavior Consultant Trainee
Life Skills Autism Academy
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Conducted research into best practices related to behavior analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Trauma Informed Care.
- Created visual supports to assist 6-8 clients in understanding expected behaviors in different contexts.
- Mentored new and ongoing staff members (15+) on a weekly basis, on the implementation of behavior modification programs and the clients foundational plan.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Life Skills Autism Academy
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Utilized verbal behavior techniques such as discrete trial training, natural environment training, chaining, shaping, prompting, fading.
- Provided direct therapy with 2+ clients on a weekly basis.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all therapeutic activities according to agency policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Mesa, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Counseling And Applied Psychological Science
Arizona State University
Mesa, Arizona06.2021
Associate of Science - US
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Mesa, AZ12.2017
Skills
- Intervention management
- Behavior treatment plans
- Functional behavior assessment
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Behavior modification techniques
Accomplishments
- SBT Certified
- Graduated with my Masters degree with distinction (Magna Cum-Laude)
- Completed a service mission of 18 months.
Certification
1-24-77749
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Advanced
Interests
- Volunteering for various positions within my church
- Weight lifting
- My family
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Life Skills Autism Academy
12.2024 - Current
Behavior Consultant Trainee
Life Skills Autism Academy
02.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Life Skills Autism Academy
07.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling And Applied Psychological Science
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - US
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
SBT Certified
SBT offers various benefits for both the learner, parents, and the instructor. The SBT certification process spans across 6 month. This included selecting 1+ client(s) to teach, weekly cohorts, weekly overlaps with the overseeing clinician, and the collaboration with parents. SBT emphasizes communication and prioritizes the needs of the client by removing or lessening the demands presented based on the precursors observed. Through SBT, I have observed clients increase in their independent communication, increase their tolerance for denied access and demands presented, and a decrease in the intensity or frequency of common challenging behaviors.
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