Makenna Nolan
Watertown
Summary
Results-driven Senior Therapist specializing in Early Intervention ABA Therapy. Expertise in mentoring junior therapists, facilitating parent training, and conducting detailed progress assessments to enhance client outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Therapist
Caravel Autism Health
Eden Prairie, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with assigned BCBA to enhance aba teaching approaches and outcomes for clients.
- Mentored junior therapists, providing guidance on best practices and treatment strategies.
- Assisting with conducting assessments to evaluate client progress and modify interventions accordingly.
- Facilitated parent training sessions to empower families in supporting their children's development.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote lasting positive change.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to remain current with evidence-based practices in therapy.
- Analyzed data from therapy sessions to drive improvements in service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Reduced client relapses through consistent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients during critical moments.
Lead Therapist
Autism Matters
Rogers, MN
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided training and mentorship to junior therapists on best practices in behavioral therapy.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved client engagement and participation in sessions.
- Monitored therapeutic outcomes through regular data collection and analysis, ensuring effective adjustments were made.
- Oversaw the implementation of evidence-based practices within the clinical team leading to improved therapy outcomes for patients.
- Facilitated family workshops to educate caregivers on strategies for supporting children with autism at home.
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Matters
Plymouth, MN
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented therapeutic techniques to enhance social, cognitive, adaptive, and motor skills and communication in clients.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress for compliance purposes.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance therapeutic techniques and approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN12-2019
Skills
- Early Intervention Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy
- Autism spectrum disorder support
- Progress Documentation
- Progress assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT) since 2024
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Therapist
Caravel Autism Health
09.2022 - Current
Lead Therapist
Autism Matters
01.2022 - 09.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Matters
03.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota Duluth