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Jaclyn Sulkala

Easton

Summary

Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ABA Supervisor and Site Prep Lead

Cortica
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.

RBT Specialist

Springtide Child Development / Cortica
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilized a variety of therapeutic interventions including Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Pivotal Response Training and Verbal Behavior Therapy.
  • Facilitated parent training sessions on topics related to behavior modification, social skills development, self-help skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure quality care for clients.
  • Intervened in crisis situations in order to maintain a safe environment for both the client and staff members.
  • Successfully managed challenging behaviors by employing de-escalation techniques.

Senior Behavior Therapist

Springtide Child Development / Cortica
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Case manager for client: create protocol modifications, create materials for client, upload data on a daily basis, and review data with supervisor
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers and supervisors during supervision meetings.
  • Engaged clients in activities that foster self-regulation, personal responsibility, and independence.
  • Adapted therapeutic approaches based on individual needs of each client.

Direct Therapist

May Institute
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Implement behavioral protocols, worked on functional communication skills, social skills, and building rapport with clients
  • Case manager for client: create protocol modifications, create materials for client, upload data on a daily basis, and review data with supervisor
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers and supervisors during supervision meetings.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of all client interactions and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

May Institute
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Worked with individuals ages 17-22 with a diagnosis of ASD within a classroom setting
  • Provided emotional support for special needs students who were struggling with challenging behaviors or emotions.
  • Implemented activities designed to help special needs students reach their academic goals.
  • Collaborated effectively with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists, to ensure that the best possible services are provided for special needs students.

Associate Behavior Therapist

Beacon ABA Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Work with clients over a long period of time, collect data on behaviors, skills, and run programs throughout sessions
  • Demonstrated the ability to build rapport, collect data, and successfully run programs during 2–3-hour weekly sessions.
  • Maintained accurate records of client's clinical information including assessment results, treatment recommendations, discharge summaries.
  • Engaged clients in activities that foster self-regulation, personal responsibility, and independence.

Early Intervention Intern

THOM Early Intervention Services
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems.
  • Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects.
  • Trained in different positions and worked with variety of personnel.

Education

Master's of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Endicott College
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Concentration in English in Early Childhood Education (AECE)

Westfield State University
05.2020

Skills

  • Community Integration
  • Effective transition management
  • Collaborative parent partnerships
  • Reinforcement Strategies
  • Staff management
  • Goal oriented
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • First Aid certified
  • Mandated reporter
  • CPR certified
  • Safety Care trained and certified
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Certified ABA Supervisor

Timeline

ABA Supervisor and Site Prep Lead

Cortica
07.2024 - Current

RBT Specialist

Springtide Child Development / Cortica
07.2023 - Current

Senior Behavior Therapist

Springtide Child Development / Cortica
09.2022 - 07.2023

Direct Therapist

May Institute
05.2021 - 09.2022

Special Education Teacher Assistant

May Institute
01.2021 - 05.2021

Associate Behavior Therapist

Beacon ABA Services
08.2020 - 12.2020

Early Intervention Intern

THOM Early Intervention Services
09.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Concentration in English in Early Childhood Education (AECE)

Westfield State University

Master's of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Endicott College

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