Kaylynne Kendzor
PITTSTON
Summary
Behavior Technician with 3 years of experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients living with various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pittston Area School District
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Behavior Technician
The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities
- Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient
- Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently
- Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior
- Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use
- Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect
- Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games
- Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions
- Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments
- Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area
- Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
OTAS
Geisinger CMC
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities
- Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient
- Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently
- Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves
- Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior
- Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use
- Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect
- Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games
- Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
United States Air Force Joint Base Langley, Eustis, Hampton
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Responsible for performing all clinical administrative and planning duties
- Proficiency in several computer-based systems, including development of an annual budget, implementation of a three-year replacement plan and efficient operations of a 5 suite Operating Room - Staff scheduling for 30+ employees - Operation scheduling for 5 Operating Suites - Daily/monthly/quarterly operation quality checks for Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department
- Oversaw daily operations for 35 staff members throughout two medical treatment facilities
- Manage $3.4M budget and monthly $400K spending reports
- Supervise training between departments ensuring 24-hour safe patient care
- Institute improvements and changes to existing policy and instructions on an ongoing basis
- Conduct public relation activity between 13 sub-specialty clinics and various vendors
- Educator and trainer of in-services and continuing education classes monthly for staff
- Responsible for records management for 8 clinics ensuring proper handling of HIPPA information
- Coordinated leadership activities within the Operating Room Suite.
- Developed policies and procedures related to clinical operations for the facility.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication among members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing outcomes for clients served by the facility.
- Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12-2024
A.S. -
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE
Scranton, PA12-2021
Skills
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Behavioral conditions
- Data collection and analysis
- Data Collection
- Behavior Management
- Skill Development
- Client Relationship Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pittston Area School District
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis
01.2022 - 09.2024
OTAS
Geisinger CMC
08.2021 - 10.2021
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
United States Air Force Joint Base Langley, Eustis, Hampton
05.2018 - 07.2018
A.S. -
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
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