Debrina Larkins
ABA Therapist - Applied Behavioral Solutions
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
ad3sny@r.postjobfree.com
To obtain the position in order to utilize my communication skills, education, and work experience to further develop my knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of behavioral studies. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
ABA Therapist
Applied Behavioral Solutions - Township of Hamilton, NJ May 2012 to Present
Plan, develop, and implement treatment plans using evidence based strategies and interventions
Provide and develop Functional Behavioral Analysis/Assessments
Implemented therapeutic techniques and behavioral strategies to help clients reach their treatment goals.
Provide IEP support in the school, home, and community consultations
Rethink autism trained to collection behavioral data
Participated in various inter-agency meetings with personnel from schools, insurance, and the community on clients behalf.
Bartender
Millers Ale House - Philadelphia, PA
July 2010 to Present
Responsible for good operation of a bar, receipt, and inventory accountability.
Combined ingredients to make cocktails and drinks and provided food to clientele at the bar Autism Support Trainer
Educational Services Unit
March 2009 to January 2010
Provided 1:1 assistance as shadows in both inclusion and special education classrooms
Used Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) instructional strategies and discrete trial training
CPI trained and familiar with various instructional strategies
Maintained individual and comprehensive curriculum development for each student based on their IEP
Provided intensive reinforcement of skills
Therapeutic Staff Support
Maternal Child Consortium - Bensalem, PA
May 2007 to February 2009
Provided one-on-one behavioral health interventions to autistic children and adolescents in the home and school.
Served as a model for behavioral interventions and pro-social behaviors.
Worked collaboratively with the teachers and other school personnel to help them develop the skills and techniques needed to integrate the child into normalizing activities.
Tracked the frequency, intensity, and duration with each contact with the client. Consultant
Cendant Mortgage - Mount Laurel, NJ
March 2001 to November 2006
Took customers information to apply for and refinance mortgage loans.
Discussed employment history and residency history with customers in search of loan approval.
Spoke with customers regarding current accounts and the loan processing procedures.
Prepared loan documentation and set up closings.
Ensured that underwriting requirements were met. Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Psychology
Rutgers the State University - Camden, NJ
May 2007
Associate of Applied Science in Psychology in Psychology Burlington County College - Burlington, NJ
May 2005
Masters of Psychology in ABA specialization
Kaplan University - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Skills
• Autism
• Psychology
• ABA
• Child Development
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Teaching
• Time Management
• training
• CPR
• Excel
• Behavioral Therapy
• Autism Experience
• Behavioral Health
• Special Education
Additional Information
Utilized treatment methods such as psychotherapy, play therapy, shadowing, behavior modification, and stress reduction therapy. Helped direct and participate in staff training programs. Assisted clients in gaining insight, defined goals, and planned action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development. Selected, administered, scored, and interpreted psychological tests to obtain information on and individual's intelligence, achievement, personal interest, and personality. Worked well as a team member and individually.