FATIMA SYED
C: 669-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Registered Behavior Technician and Autism Specialist who has extensive knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and clinically informed therapeutic approaches. Has specialized training and extensive experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis. Has substantial experience in with working with children and adults with ADHD and is able to work with high intense patients with autism.
SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of Applied Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Extensive knowledge of applied experience with providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children and adults.
Sound knowledge of current methods and techniques of applied behavior analysis and discrete trial training.
Extensive experience in participating in group and individual counseling and meetings.
Experience with crisis intervention.
Skilled in activity monitoring and documentation.
Skilled in Microsoft Office.
EXPERIENCE
12/1994 to 12/2002 Severe Special Education Aid
Lahore Sunshine School Lahore
Worked with 4-12 year old’s with a special education program in Pakistan that
concentrated on children who were on the spectrum of autism specifically orphaned
children with mental disabilities.
02/2003 to 08/2005 Bint E-Fatima Old Home
Volunteer Lahore, Pakistan
Managed activities and specialized programs for adults with ADHD and autism at this
senior home.
Conducted organized training for new staff on medication preparations for patients and
their conditions.
10/2005 to 09/2016 Autism Supervisor
Family Home Phoenix, AZ
Wrote FBA's with attainable goals
Administered behavior assessments to clients.
Monitored client behaviors and goals to assess FBA achievements.
Documented all treatment plans interventions and behaviors.
12/2016 to 10/2017 ABA Supervisor
Roman Empire – San Jose, CA
Provided supervision and training in both home and clinic supervisions.
Conducted initial and ongoing behavioral assessments.
Developed treatment plans including treatment goals, skills acquisition, and behavior reduction plans.
Submitted treatment plans, progress reports, and other client documentation in a timely manner.
Provided training to behavior team in behavior protocols and other procedures targeting treatment plan skills and objectives.
12/2017 to 10/2019 Data Entry Clerk/Specialist
Stitch-In-Time Garment Factory – San Jose, CA
Maintained database by entering and updating client account information.
Prepared source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information.
Processed client source documents by reviewing data and decencies.
Compiled, sorted, and verified the accuracy of data before it was entered.
Compared data with source documents, or re-entered data in verification format detect errors.
Stored completed documents in appropriate locations.
Located and corrected data entry errors or reported them to supervisors.
10/2019 to 2/2020 School Psychologist
Summit Public School (Denali) Sunnyvale, CA
Worked with individual clients who had mental disorders such as Autism Spectrum disorder, Clinical Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD.
Assessed student’s emotional and behavioral needs.
Provided individual and group counseling.
Promoted problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger management.
Networked with teachers and families to create IEP’s.
2/2020 to Present Clinical Social Worker
Refuge Inc. Oakland, CA
Observe client behavior, assess needs and create treatment strategies.
Diagnose psychological, behavioral, and environmental disorders.
Develop and put treatment plans in place.
Administer social service programs.
Network with county social workers, medical professionals, therapists, and families to create effective treatment plans for clients.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1991 BBA: Business Management
Commerce College of Economics Karachi Pakistan
1994 Master of Science: Clinical Psychology
Punjab University Lahore Pakistan
DUTIES SUMMARY (Supervisor in the unit)
Distributing assignments to caseloads in any matter relating to children and adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum to staff.
Making the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) which are formal ways for parents, teachers, and other school professionals to work collaboratively to determine the best way to help a student behaviorally.
Provided case plans for all clients as well as assessments for their progress.
Evaluated client problems.
Developed treatment plans and followed each case through to solution consults.
Referred cases.
Worked actively with other agencies, community groups, and legal and medical professionals.
Established and maintained effective case work relationships and communicated effectively both verbally and in writing manages a caseload accountably.
Attended quarterly (IEP) meetings at the local schools to support as an advocate for the families.
In regard to my therapeutic staff; they were required to report to me on
a weekly basis to monitor their abilities to follow my case plans with the families/children in
treatment.
Prepared case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as
required.
Interpreted rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public.
Developed case plans, court reports and associate legal documents.
Evaluated compliance with court orders.
Testified in court and responded to inquiries regarding court actions.
Conducted field visits and evaluated compliance with court orders.
Recruited applicants for autism care and adoption.
Evaluated the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalized adoptions.
Transported clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary
AWARDS
• Outstanding Service Award in aiding Autistic kids from Eden High School in Lahore,
Pakistan in 1994
• Outstanding Volunteer Award for the disabled and elderly centers in Karachi, Pakistan in
2004
INTERESTS
Hot Yoga
Pilates
Arabian Horseback Riding
10K Marathon Runner