ABA Therapist Resume Sample

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Melanie Wills

ABA Therapist

Patient, evidence-based support that helps children thrive

+44 161 555 0515
linkedin.com/in/melanie-wills-aba

ABA therapist with six years delivering applied behaviour analysis programmes for children with autism in Manchester. Runs one-to-one therapy sessions, implements behaviour-intervention plans written by supervising analysts, and collects the data that drives each child's progress. Helped many children make meaningful gains in communication, social and daily-living skills through consistent, positive, evidence-based work. Partners closely with families, teachers and BCBAs, and adapts each session to the child in front of her. Patient, observant and genuinely invested in the children she supports. Holds a registered behaviour technician credential. Looking for an ABA or early-intervention role with a provider committed to ethical, child-centred practice.

LocationManchester, UK
NationalityBritish
GenderFemale
Notice Period1 month
Date of Birth1994-09-08
Work Experience
(April 2018 to Present)8 years & 3 months

Bright Steps Therapy Centre - Manchester, UK

ABA Therapist

Deliver one-to-one ABA sessions for children with autism, implementing plans written by supervising analysts.
Helped many children make meaningful gains in communication, social and daily-living skills.
Collect and graph session data that drives clinical decisions and shows each child's progress.
Use positive reinforcement and consistent, ethical technique tailored to the child in front of her.
Partner closely with families, teachers and BCBAs to keep support joined-up across settings.
Adapt sessions in the moment to keep children engaged, regulated and learning.
(August 2016 to March 2018)1 year & 8 months

Manchester SEN Support Service - Manchester, UK

Learning Support / Behaviour Assistant

Supported children with autism and additional needs in school and home settings.
Learned behaviour-support strategies and data collection hands-on.
Worked with families and teachers to reinforce consistent approaches.
Gained RBT certification and a dedicated ABA-therapist role.
Education
(September 2013 to June 2016)2 years & 10 months

University of Manchester

BSc (Hons) Psychology - Psychology

Psychology degree with a focus on developmental and behavioural psychology, plus a placement supporting children with additional needs. The placement set the direction toward ABA. Moved into behaviour therapy after graduating.
(January 2017 to May 2017)5 months

Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) Certification - Applied Behaviour Analysis

RBT certification covering applied behaviour analysis principles, ethics and data collection. It is the credential for delivering ABA under a supervising analyst. Maintained through ongoing supervision and competency checks.
Professional Skills
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Behaviour Intervention Plans
  • Data Collection & Graphing
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Communication & Social Skills
  • Daily-Living Skills
  • Family Collaboration
  • Behaviour De-escalation
  • Session Planning
  • Ethics & Confidentiality
Highlights

Real gains for children

Helped many children make meaningful progress in communication, social and daily-living skills through consistent ABA work. Watching a child unlock a new skill is the heart of the role.

Trusted by families

Built strong, trusting relationships with families and school teams around each child's programme. Joined-up, consistent support across settings is what makes the gains stick.
Personal Skills
  • Patience
  • Observation
  • Compassion
  • Consistency
  • Communication
Certifications

Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT)

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (May 2017 to Present)

RBT certification covering applied behaviour analysis principles, ethics and data collection. It is the credential for delivering ABA under a supervising analyst. Maintained through ongoing supervision and competency checks.
Languages

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

French

Limited Working Proficiency
Activities & Interests

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