Noa Joshua
Chicago
Summary
Caring and compassionate therapist experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Key Autism Services
Chicago, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with families to develop consistent home strategies that reinforce therapy goals.
- Utilized data collection methods to track behavioral changes and inform treatment planning.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients across settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients'' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
Senior RBT
Eyas Landing
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
ABA Therapist
CST Academy
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Identified and analyzed delays in student progression toward set goals and implemented, in collaboration with other team members, optimum changes to stimulate student success.
Lead ABA Therapist
Within Reach - Center For Autism
Metairie, LA
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
- Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on various patients.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Provided direct client care and group treatment while utilizing combinations of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
Student Ambassador
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans , LA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.
- Gave daily tours of campus for prospective students and families, pointing out buildings and detailing student life and activities.
Student Worker
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Greeted incoming office guests, answered questions and directed individuals to desired locations to enhance team efficiency.
- Restocked supplies in neat and easily-accessible fashion.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Chicago High School For The Arts
Chicago, IL05.2019
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL05.2027
Skills
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Data Collection
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Friendly and outgoing
- Adaptive and creative
- Organization
- Behavior Observation
- Verbal and Written Communication
Accomplishments
2018 Community Value
2015 Leadership Award
Affiliations
Volunteer Work:
-Feed My Starving Children
-Feed the Homeless
-MedShare International
Certification
- RBT Certified
- Safety Care Trained
- CPR Certified
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Key Autism Services
07.2025 - Current
Senior RBT
Eyas Landing
01.2024 - 07.2025
ABA Therapist
CST Academy
07.2023 - 01.2024
Lead ABA Therapist
Within Reach - Center For Autism
10.2021 - 06.2023
Student Ambassador
Loyola University New Orleans
01.2021 - 05.2023
Student Worker
Loyola University New Orleans
09.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Chicago High School For The Arts
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University New Orleans
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology