Aaliyah Ruffin

Aaliyah Ruffin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registered Behavior Technician

  • Education

    • Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

      2018 - 2019
      PSYCHOLOGY Junior

      Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success Attended for two terms and obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.65 before transferring to Purdue University Global.

    • Purdue University Global

      2021 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Applied Behavior Analysis Junior

      Activities and Societies: Actively engaged in Autism Speaks, National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, Psychology Club, Alpha Betta Kappa Honor Society, Association for Behavior Analysis International, Psi Chi Honor Society, and Entrepreneurship Club. Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in ABA to sit for the BACB board exam to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Following graduation in May 2023, I will begin the ABA Master's program at Purdue to obtain the next BACB certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

  • Experience

    • Dillard's Inc.

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2018
      • Sales Associate

        Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
      • shoe specialist

        Oct 2014 - Apr 2018
    • Acorn Health

      Apr 2018 - Sept 2024
      Behavioral Health Technician

      Managed a caseload of 5 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tracked and improved communication outcomes by 40% through the use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) cards. Reduced problem behavior events by 20% per day through applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions. Effectively implemented positive reinforcement techniques to increase measures of independence and social interaction by 25% in all ASD clients. Worked with prompting and fading to encourage positive behaviors and integrate them into everyday life. Show less

    • MOD Behavior ABA

      Sept 2024 - now
      Registered Behavior Technician
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Medicaid Provider

      Medicaid
      May 2019
    • CPR & AED

      American Heart Association
      Feb 2021
    • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

      Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
      May 2018
    • HIPAA

      Attain