PEYTON HUGHES
Nashville
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in addressing individual client needs, emphasizing foundational and social/emotional skills. Driven by data-driven programs that prioritize socially significant behaviors to enhance clients' lives. Exhibiting empathy, adaptability, and hands-on program design for diverse learning abilities. Foster exceptional collaboration within teams and families, aiming for the best possible outcomes for clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kennedy ABA / Bright Light ABA
12.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Senior BCBA | BT/RBT Training & Retention Lead
Vibrant ABA
08.2024 - Current
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervisor
Compleat KiDZ - Pediatric Therapy
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
- Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying current on research findings and best practices within the field of applied behavior analysis.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based outcome measures, resulting in continuous improvement of service delivery models.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Apex Pediatric Therapy Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based outcome measures, resulting in continuous improvement of service delivery models.
- Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child's progress at home.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying current on research findings and best practices within the field of applied behavior analysis.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child's success.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Achievers ABA Therapy
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
- Supervising a caseload of comprehensive service clients at a center.
- Providing coaching and mentorship to BCBAs, developing their clinical and professional skills.
- Leading and supporting staff management using organizational behavior management techniques, reducing turnover.
- Serving as a liaison between staff and the scheduling team regarding therapist scheduling needs and department productivity.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and families by providing parent education, home programs, and support.
- Collaborating with department leads across locations to ensure program development consistency and improve outcomes.
Registered Behavior Technician
Early Autism Services
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Used Central Reach, EAS application to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Obtained Unrestricted and restricted BACB required hours.
Self-contained Special Education Teacher
Sumner County School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Franklin Simpson County School District
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
LBD Resource English Teacher
Warren Central High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
R. E. Stevenson Elementary EBD Teacher
Russellville Independent Schools
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2022
Master of Science - Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education and Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2018
Skills
- Trained in ABALLS assessment tool
- Trained in VB-MAPP assessment tool
- Trained in AFLS assessment tool
- Trained in Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Data analysis, intake, and interpretation
- IEP compliance
- Navigational skills
- Behavioral analytics
- Clinical team collaboration
- Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
- Acquisition planning
- Individualized program development
- Data analysis
- Functional behavior assessment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication and training
- Ethics and professionalism
Accomplishments
- Successful behavior intervention program implementation
- Ensured compliance with IEP goals
- Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Achieved CPI Training.
- Presenter at Council for Exceptional Children on the C.L.O.V.E.R. Method; research based multisyllabic phonological decoding strategy.
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 Certification.
Affiliations
Council for Exceptional Children.
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disabilities Certified
- Elementary Education K through 6th Grade
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kennedy ABA / Bright Light ABA
12.2025 - Current
Senior BCBA | BT/RBT Training & Retention Lead
Vibrant ABA
08.2024 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervisor
Compleat KiDZ - Pediatric Therapy
08.2024 - 08.2025
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Achievers ABA Therapy
09.2023 - 04.2024
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Apex Pediatric Therapy Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Early Autism Services
06.2022 - 08.2023
Self-contained Special Education Teacher
Sumner County School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Franklin Simpson County School District
01.2020 - 12.2021
LBD Resource English Teacher
Warren Central High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
R. E. Stevenson Elementary EBD Teacher
Russellville Independent Schools
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education and Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University