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Alyse VanderHorst

Kalkaska,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BCBA - Clinical Director

North Arrow ABA
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities both in 1:1 and group settings fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
  • Provided weekly hands-on training to parents to increase generalization of newly acquired skills and to maintain positive behavior change.

BCBA - Clinical Director

RISE Center For Autism
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Provided weekly hands-on training to parents to increase generalization of newly acquired skills and to maintain positive behavior change.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Autism Centers Of Michigan
11.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.

QBHP

Autism Centers Of Michigan
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Registered Behavior Technician

Autism Centers Of Michigan
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Education

No Degree - Lower Elementary PK-3 Certificate

Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow
Michigan

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Health Education

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2014

Skills

  • Intervention planning
  • Whole group management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Clinical leadership
  • Behavior management

Certification

  • BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst
  • Criteria met for Pk-3 teaching certificate

Timeline

BCBA - Clinical Director

North Arrow ABA
01.2023 - 08.2023

BCBA - Clinical Director

RISE Center For Autism
06.2019 - 01.2023

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Autism Centers Of Michigan
11.2017 - 06.2019

QBHP

Autism Centers Of Michigan
01.2017 - 11.2017

Registered Behavior Technician

Autism Centers Of Michigan
08.2015 - 01.2017

No Degree - Lower Elementary PK-3 Certificate

Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University

Bachelor of Arts - Health Education

Central Michigan University

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