Marilyn Peters
Summary
Experienced Behavior Therapist skilled in identifying unfitting behavioral patterns and implementing proven processes for achieving desired outcomes. Utilizes exercises, activities, and treatment plans to improve socialization and language skills, fostering positive and meaningful relationships. Committed to making life-changing impacts for individuals with developmental disabilities through the application of psychological and educational approaches to modify and shape behaviors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Behavior Therapist
Mariposa School For Children With Autism
11.2024 - Current
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
Behavior Therapist
Pathways Community Services
04.2024 - Current
- Apply evidence-based techniques to promote maximal communication, behavioral and social growth among clients.
- Conduct assessments of the clients' behavior, skills, abilities, and interests using structured interviews, direct observations, and standardized testing.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
Behavioral Interventionist
Right Direction Crisis Intervention
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported high-risk youth during transportation to treatment centers, deescalating behavioral issues with individualized care
- Advised families on how to support their loved one throughout the recovery process.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Instructional Assistant - Special Needs
Weatherstone Elementary
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted special needs learners in developing behavioral, academic and social competencies through personalized tutorials or small-group instruction.
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
Peer Success Advisor
Warren Wilson College
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported advising center operations by creating procedures, marketing, scheduling, event promotion, and resume reviews
- Reviewed client portfolios regularly to ensure compliance with established risk parameters.
Psych Department Assistant
Warren Wilson College
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling meetings and coordinating resources.
- Conducted research to assist with literature reviews for staff research that could benefit the organization.
- Provided administrative support for staff members, such as creating presentations and organizing documents.
- Collected data, schedules and organized information for Psych seminars on and off campus.
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
05.2020 - 02.2021
- As a crisis counselor, I provided vital support through counseling, active listening, risk evaluation, emergency response, and resource connections
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals dealing with a variety of life issues, including grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and relationship conflicts.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services.
Education
B.A. Psychology -
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC05.2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Client Services
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Data Collection
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral Interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Statistical Analysis
- Community Outreach
- Literature review
- Research methods
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
ABA Behavior Therapist
Mariposa School For Children With Autism
11.2024 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Pathways Community Services
04.2024 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Right Direction Crisis Intervention
01.2024 - 09.2024
Instructional Assistant - Special Needs
Weatherstone Elementary
09.2023 - 12.2023
Peer Success Advisor
Warren Wilson College
01.2021 - 05.2023
Psych Department Assistant
Warren Wilson College
08.2020 - 12.2021
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
B.A. Psychology -
Warren Wilson College
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