Jalissa Brown
Baltimore
Summary
I am a compassionate Behavior Technician with background in providing support for individuals struggling with behavioral issues. Skilled in implementing behavior intervention plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. Strengths include exceptional communication, patience, adaptability and improved patient behavioral responses through customized therapeutic strategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Technician
Steps ABA
Baltimore
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented behavior plans under supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
- Collected data on client progress during therapy sessions.
- Assisted clients in developing communication and social skills.
- Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment for clients.
- Utilized ABA techniques to encourage positive behavior changes.
- Documented session notes accurately for ongoing treatment planning.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Teacher Aid
Baltimore City Schools
Baltimore
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and group activities.
- Prepared instructional materials and organized classroom resources for lessons.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to lead teachers.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive lesson plans for diverse learners.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
Education
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Behavior management
- Data collection
- Crisis intervention
- Applied behavior analysis
- Functional assessment
- Classroom engagement
- Instructional support
- Collaborative planning
- Progress monitoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Progress tracking
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Individualized education plans
- Problem-solving
- Verbal de-escalation
- Token economy systems
- Behavioral conditions
- Augmentative communication devices
- Sensory integration support
- ABA techniques
- Social skill development
- Task analysis and chaining
- Verbal and written communication
- Discrete trial teaching
- Incidental teaching strategies
- Crisis management and prevention
- Direct instruction methodologies
- Precision teaching methods
- Empathy and patience
- Errorless learning techniques
- Safety and crisis management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Behavior modification techniques
- Behavioral management
- Treatment implementation
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Steps ABA
11.2025 - Current
Teacher Aid
Baltimore City Schools
03.2024 - 05.2024
Paul Laurence Dunbar