Kynma Dunn

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South Grafton Ma, *1560

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adiod9@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Profile: BA in Psychology with 8.5 years of combined human services and ABA experience. Provided 1:1 and group services within a clinical, home and school settings working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders as well as other mental health disorders. I have utilized the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) when implementing behavioral strategies with students. Strategies implemented included but not limited to discrete trial training (DTT), Incidental training (IT), Reinforcement procedures, rewards systems and Task Analysis (TA). I am familiar with conducting Preference assessments and have developed materials to facilitate the implementation of behavior intervention strategies. I have worked and led students between the ages of 2 and 21 be successful with their academics and achieved a greater independence within their homes, schools, and communities. I worked directly with students, observed behaviors and changes within behaviors, collected data, and monitored student independence and progress. I have also, worked closely with the BCBA’s, and collaborated with family members and other team personnel. I also, collaborate and contributed to team meetings on a weekly basis. Experienced working as a Home Health Aid. Knowledgeable in various skill set as a Medical Assistant.

Employment History

Accept Collaborative Natick, MA 7/2019-Current

ABA Teacher Assistant

Provide school-based therapeutic, academic, and life skills services to students transitioning from high school with disabilities

Medical Assistant (Externship) Worcester, MA 5/2019-6/2019 Served as an extern to an interdisciplinary healthcare team for a fast past Medical Center. Worked alongside of MDs, Nurses, PA and other MAs

● Provide and implement strategies that maximize each student potential.

● Assist in student’s growth and readiness for employment, college, and independent living,

● Maintained students within their environment

● Utilize de-escalated strategies that facilitates challenging behaviors

● Assist and facilitates students during their work duties at their job sites as a job coach

● Greet patients and families

● Take patient Vitals

● Child physical exam

● POC Testing: NST, rapid strep test, Hgb A1C,

● Telederm

● Ear irrigation; Ear exam

Key Autism Services Worcester, MA 9/2016-5/2018

Behavior Therapist

Provide home-based services to children and families impacted by autism and other mental health challenges.

• Implement behavioral plan and strategies within different environments

• Build rapport with children and family members

• Implement strategies around social skills, independent plays and communication

• Provide support and assistance with ADLs, and homework Angels Net Foundation Worcester, MA 6/2016-7/2018

Youth Coordinator

Provided services that empower and encourages independence in youths and young adults within our community

• Test proctor

• Outreach services for referrals and collaboration with other organizations providing services for youth and families in need

• Perform diverse clerical functions within the environment Behavior Concepts Inc. Worcester, MA 1/2016-10/2017 Behavior Therapist: Early Intervention

Provided home and community-based services to children and families affected by autism and mental health challenges.

• Implemented the behavioral plan and strategies within different environment

• Build rapport with children and family members

• Provided routine schedule tailored for the child and strategies around communication and social skills

• Utilized the PECS program for communication and observed great progress when student showed independence in manding for items

• Encouraged and worked closely with parent to address areas of concerns Autism Behavior Services Worcester, MA 12/2015-5/2017 ABA Professional

Provided services that improved the independence and social awareness of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

• Implemented behavioral support plan and strategies within student’s home and center

• Implemented strategies that increased the knowledge, skill set, and qualities of life for both the individuals and families

• Trained, modeled, supported, and encouraged families to utilize behavioral strategies within the home and community

● Family planning

● MAT clinic

● Data Entry

● Urgent Care, etc.

• Created a fun and productive environment that motivated and enhanced student’s learning

• Utilized safety techniques and strategies during community outings You Opportunity Upheld Worcester, MA 5/2012-3/2016 In Home Behavioral Therapist

Provided services that supported and met the needs of children, youth and families with challenging behaviors within the homes and communities.

• Assisted and conducted functional behavioral assessments within the homes of students

• Observations of students and families across settings

• Implemented intervention strategies tailored to decreased aggressive and other behavioral difficulties across settings and among families

• Utilized rewards and encouragement to help and ensure student’s reach their full potential. ABA Consultation Services Boston, MA 3/2016-10/2016 Behavior Therapist (FFS)

• Developed communication, functional, and social skills within a structured teaching format

• Collected behavioral data on the student as well as wrote clinical notes on the student progress during sessions

• Build rapport with student and family and communicated daily progress The Bridge of Central Massachusetts Worcester, MA 10/2011-4/2012 Intern Specialist

Provided assistance to adult clients with mental health disabilities

• Provided coping skills for each client

• Assisted clients with decision making with daily tasks and activities

• Motivated and encouraged clients to engage and participate during group sessions

• Focused on the social interactions between members of the group sessions Certification

Education

Becker College, Worcester, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,

• Major GPA: 3.62

• Cumulative GPA: 3.42

Observed students motivated and learned skills need to be successful with multiple tasks within the home setting. Skills were generalized among tasks and within different settings.

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Observed students motivated and learned skills need to be successful with multiple tasks within the home setting. Skills were generalized among tasks and within different settings.

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Provided services that were effective and efficient for a child impacted by autism, and other mental health challenges to improve independence, social and functional skills.

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● Certified BSL

● Heart Saver/AED

● Infant/Child/Adult CPR

● Narcan

● Safety Care Certified

Peak Medical Academy, Worcester Ma,

Relevant Course Work

Psychology:

• Educational Psychology

• Research Methods

• Child Psychopathology

• Human Growth and Development

Medical Assistant

• Applied Behavior Analysis I & II

• Administration

• Clinical Skills

Vitals Signs

Phlebotomy

Injections

Visual Acuity

Urinalysis

Capillary

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