Lillia Nugent
Indianapolis
Summary
Experienced educator, team player, and behavior professional with strong skills in behavior intervention and management. Behavioral health experience prepares me to bring strong and valuable experience into a new role. I am passionate for improving student learning outcomes and committed to fostering a growth environment to support students both academically and personally. Experiencing crafting lesson plans and Functional Behavior Assessments, as well as implementing IEPs and 504 plans into my unit plans.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Bierman Autism Center
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Facilitated group learning sessions to improve client outcomes in school-readiness situations.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike and abiding to Safety-Care standards.
Registered Behavior Technician
Engaging Minds Autism Services
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Attended in-school therapy sessions with a one-on-one client and worked in tandem with a special education Life Skills teacher to improve student outcomes.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
Education
M.A. - Special Education
Ball State University Teachers College
Muncie, IN05-2026
B.S. - Theatre Education
Ball State University College of Fine Arts
Muncie, IN05.2023
Skills
- Reinforcement procedures
- Natural environment training
- Collaboration with professionals
- Behavior intervention plans
- Incidental teaching
- Group instruction
- Activity schedules
- Functional behavior assessment
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Teaching License for the State of Indiana Department of Education in Theatre Arts (5-12) and English Language Arts (5-9).
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certified.
Languages
German
Elementary
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Bierman Autism Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Engaging Minds Autism Services
07.2023 - 07.2024
M.A. - Special Education
Ball State University Teachers College
B.S. - Theatre Education
Ball State University College of Fine Arts
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