Tara B.

Meet Tara

• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Education Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas Bachelor of Science: Biology and Child Development August 2015 Certifications/Trainings American Heart Association, Life Support Certification, (Aug 2016) Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Registered Behavior Technician (December 2015) Children’s Advocacy Center Training on Abuse and Neglect Prevention (May 2013) Experience Research Assistant, University of Washington Autism Center, Seattle, WA, (Aug 2016-Present) -Recruit and guide families through the process of participating in various autism studies at the University of Washington -Provide behavioral support for pediatric study participants with developmental disabilities ABA Therapy Assistant, Understanding Behavior Inc. Bremerton, WA, (Aug 2015 – July 2016) -Implemented data-based strategies to improve child’s ability to adapt to his environment. -Taught family members effective strategies for interacting with children who have autism. -Observed, collected, and presented data on each client’s targeted behaviors over time. -Collaborated with each client's treatment team in order to best deliver therapy that will complement the Read more other services being provided to the client. Nanny for Kimberly Miller, Fort Worth TX (June 2013-June 2015) -Fostered a loving and trusting relationship with the children -Created educational and fun activities -Utilized safe and effective behavior modification tactics Children’s Choir Director, Ridglea Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX (August 2014-May 2015) -Organized monthly performances -Assured that children’s basic needs are being met during choir -Managed behavioral conflicts during rehearsals -Arranged for fun activities that kept the children engaged Group Facilitator, The Warm Place Children’s Grief Support Center, Fort Worth, TX (January 2012-June 2015) -Provided a safe, compassionate environment for children who had recently lost a loved one -Encouraged friendships to form between the children in group therapy -Organized fun, developmentally appropriate group activities Counselor, MD Anderson Camp Star Trails for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders (July 2014) -Monitored the children’s medical needs throughout the week -Formed trusting relationship with the participants -Looked after the children’s physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the week

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