Alecia Wills
Bowie
Summary
Driven psychology graduate with a strong foundation in both psychological principles and pre-medical sciences. Currently pursuing a master's in ABA to become a BCBA. Possesses hands-on experience in ABA therapy, early childhood development, and a history of delivering exceptional customer service. Knowledgeable behavior technician dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way. Talented relationship-builder with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Helping Hands Family
Lanham
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Documented client progress and behavior changes in detailed reports regularly.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote communication and interaction skills.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment during all therapy sessions.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
Camp Counselor
Nyumburu Cultural Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervision and guidance of pre-K through second grade.
- Administered academics and workshops, and provided assistance as needed.
- Planning and executing activities.
- Resolving conflicts among campers.
Student Aide
Center for Young Children
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitoring and engaging with Pre-k students
- Help students develop communication and teamwork skills
- Preparing classroom materials, setting up equipment, and cleaning the classroom
- Resolving conflicts among students.
Panera Bread Associate
Panera Bread
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Working 30 hours a week while in college and maintaining a 3.6 GPA
- Working as a cashier and barista
- Putting together catering orders
- Multi-tasking and working under stressful conditions
- Promoted to a trainer and training newly hired associates
- Catering to upset/disappointed customers.
Elementary School Teacher's Assistant
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managing and supervising pre-k through 5th-grade students in the classroom, playground, or during lunch
- Assisting students with classwork or projects
- Resolving conflicts among students
- Providing any emotional support needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.2022
Skills
- Cpr certified
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Team building
- Strong work ethic, organized, responsible
- Dependable and reliable
- Compassion and listening skills
- Good judgment and problem-solving
- Creativity
- Patience and understanding
- Data tracking
- Applied behavior analysis
- Client engagement
- Crisis management
Affiliations
- Camp Server, Joy El Camps and Retreats, Greencastle, PA, Summers of 2017, 2018
- Big Sister Program, Belair Baptist Christian Academy, Bowie, MD, 2017, 2019
- Caribbean Student Association Cabinet, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Helping Hands Family
09.2024 - Current
Student Aide
Center for Young Children
09.2023 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
Nyumburu Cultural Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
Panera Bread Associate
Panera Bread
07.2020 - 08.2022
Elementary School Teacher's Assistant
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Anne Arundel Community College