Chelsea DeFeo
Acushnet,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking BCBA management position. Offering excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the ABA field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
License
Work History
Assistant Training and Relations Manager
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
Beverly, MA
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Coordinated and created all Covid-19 protocols and trainings for reopening in July 2020
- Coordinated and created remote learning trainings for 1:1 staff and families in March 2020
- Facilitated retraining of restraint curriculum prior to reopening in July 2020
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 30 employees each year.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via Google Classroom, Google Suite, and Applied Behavior Analysis concepts.
- Conducted training sessions and prepared videos for long-term use for employees and parents.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Led initial and ongoing restraint training (certified trainer)
- Planned and led parent support groups with current families
- Recreated and distributed monthly newsletter parent and outside provider newsletter using an online platform
BCBA
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
Beverly, MA
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed behavior intervention plans for students diagnosed with autism and other disabilities.
- Provided staff development on implementation of particular protocols, data collection and progress monitoring techniques.
- Directly supervised 12 team members around behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills and provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class modeling of techniques.
- Oversaw and provided feedback to staff regarding programming and IEP implementation, and attend IEP meetings and parents meetings.
- Developed and oversaw behavior plans for in-classroom implementation and assessed progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications.
- Conducted behavior assessments and devised appropriate behavior plans.
- Coordinated communications between home and school.
- Ensured behavioral strategies were implemented consistently and accurately across clinical systems in all settings.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and reporting strategies for clinical information.
- Facilitated team meetings weekly and participated in ensure staff appropriately present student progress during team meetings.
- Acted as active training member for ABA staff and management staff. This included on-site staff training, orientation training, clinical and staff meetings.
- Ensured that all staff demonstrated proficiency in using applied behavior analysis by carrying out behavior change projects meeting designated standards of reliability and scientific rigor, satisfactorily answering questions in regard to principles of behavior, and by demonstrating proficiency on evaluation developed for each of essential skills of position.
- Ensured all students are safe by implementing and monitoring de-escalation strategies.
- Directly supervised, trained, evaluated and provided feedback (both positive and constructive) to ABA teachers and case managers.
- Maintain responsibility of team by ensuring all staff were on task and implementing programming/behavior plans properly, ensuring students were safe and making progress and ensured all parent needs and concerns were addressed appropriately.
Special Education Teacher
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
Beverly, MA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Planned ABA instruction and adapted the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.
- Provided a basic core program for special needs students.
- Implemented curriculum based on Applied Behavior Analysis including discrete trial training, task analyses, and other research based curriculum modifications.
- Planned curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
- Performed portfolio assessments on necessary students.
- Participated in the administration of MCAS/MCAS Alt Portfolios.
- Evaluated student progress based on data and observation.
- Maintained physical environment of the classroom.
- Maintained contact with parents of students.
- Conducted academic assessments and evaluated student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
- Trained 1:1 teachers in implementing curriculum.
- Prepared progress notes, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other miscellaneous surveys and forms.
- Participated in IEP meetings.
- Worked 1:1 with students
Senior Case Manager
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
Beverly, MA
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversaw implementation of scheduling, collaborating with management to achieve smooth operations.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding issues related to case management, scheduling and operations.
- Created and coordinated daily schedules for 1:1 staff, BCBAs, Special Education Teachers, and Managers including community trips, meetings, staff and student absences.
- Supervised 1:1 staff and ensured consistent case management duties were met.
- Conducted team and individual training on topics related to implementing programming, utilizing Google Suite, and implementing behavior support plans
ABA Therapist
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
Beverly, MA
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Worked with students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
- Collected and accurately recorded behavioral, social, academic, and other data as required per students specific goals and programming
- Demonstrated fluency with behavior plans, discrete trial teaching, and task analysis by correctly implementing in 90% of opportunities.
- Demonstrated fluency with and correctly implemented CALM procedures (including wearing protective equipment as required)
- Provided feedback to other staff about their implementation of CALM procedures and communicating concerns with BCBA
- Ensured student and environmental safety at all times by wearing protective equipment as required, followed all training protocols specific to environmental safety and crisis intervention curriculum.
- Worked with students in pairs and/or small groups to support social skill development and as appropriate.
- Attended weekly team meetings and presented student progress.
- Advocated for case students including weekly program completion
- Ensured behavioral strategies were implemented consistently and accurately across clinical systems in all settings under direction of behavior clinician.
- Provided feedback to other staff as needed specific to running skill acquisition and behavior programs.
- Communicated regularly with direct supervisor and attend two 1:1 meetings per month with direct supervisor and provided evidence of progress towards goal via notes, data documentation and graphs.
- Ensured that all team members demonstrated proficiency in using Applied Behavior Analysis by communicating regularly with fellow 1:1 staff and supervisors.
- Participated in community outings with students including, but not limited to: swimming, ice skating, hiking, vocational sites etc.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for students throughout the school and in student areas throughout the day by ensuring student desks and drawers are organized, communicating immediately about damages, spills, or other safety concerns.
- Ensured effective communication between home and school with appropriate in person parent communication and home note documentation.
ABA Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
Milford, MA
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Worked 1:1 with children 1.5-3 years old in their homes with autism diagnoses.
- Communicated with BCBA to ensure correct implementation of ABA programming and behavior plan
- Implemented programming addressing individualized behavioral, social, and academic needs
- Collected accurate data utilizing paper data systems and hand graphing to document challenging behaviors, academic, and social skills programming throughout sessions
- Attended sessions on time consistently and communicated any change in schedule professionally
- Attended annual conference to increase knowledge on current topics in applied behavior analysis
Education
Master of Science - Severe Special Ed. And Applied Behavior Analysis
Endicott College
Beverly, MA12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2009
Skills
- Training Program Development
- Training Manual Creation
- New Hire Training
- Supervision of staff
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Staff Development
- Management Staff Collaboration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Content Development
- Training Needs Analysis
- Employee Coaching
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst- May 2017-present
- Licensed BCBA (in MA)- 2017-present
- 8-hour BACB Supervision course completed Aug. 2019
- CALM trainer- 2018-Dec. 2021
Timeline
Assistant Training and Relations Manager
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2021
BCBA
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2020
Special Education Teacher
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2016
Senior Case Manager
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2013
ABA Therapist
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.
03.2011 - 04.2012
ABA Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
02.2010 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Severe Special Ed. And Applied Behavior Analysis
Endicott College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Endicott College
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