Jessica Callahan
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated Registered Behavior Technician with 2 years of experience in behavior intervention and client management. Implemented behavior modification strategies to enhance patient outcomes across diverse needs. Managed data collection and recordkeeping to ensure compliance, while fostering academic, functional, and social skills development in clinical environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Autism Center
Richmond
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for children with autism.
- Delivered direct support to clients during therapy sessions in various settings.
- Delivered prompting techniques to support client engagement in therapeutic activities.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Utilized data collection methods to track behavioral changes and effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behaviors and treatment plans.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in ABA practices.
Educational Aide
Eaton Community Schools
Eaton
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teacher in lesson plan implementation, field trips and outdoor activities.
- Supported student safety during arrival, assisted with classroom instruction and coordinated daily lunch and dismissal transitions.
- Helped students master equipment and instructional materials assigned by teacher.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Exceptional Education Paraprofessional
Richmond Community Schools
Richmond
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Assisted teacher in lesson plan implementation, field trips and outdoor activities.
- Helped students master equipment and instructional materials assigned by teacher.
- Supported student safety during arrival, assisted with classroom instruction and coordinated daily lunch and dismissal transitions.
Sales Floor Associate
Dillards, Inc
Richmond
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Richmond
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH06-2009
High School Diploma -
Washington Senior High School
Washington Court House, OH05-2002
Skills
- ABA practices
- Behavior Intervention
- Therapy Facilitation
- Therapeutic Support
- Data Collection Methods
- Client Advocacy
- Social skills modeling
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Student records management
- Staff Training
- Compassion
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Excellent work ethic
- Client support
- Reinforcement procedures
References
References upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Autism Center
04.2024 - 03.2026
Educational Aide
Eaton Community Schools
08.2021 - 01.2023
Exceptional Education Paraprofessional
Richmond Community Schools
08.2017 - 08.2021
Sales Floor Associate
Dillards, Inc
05.2016 - 06.2017
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
09.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Southern State Community College
High School Diploma -
Washington Senior High School