Alyson Filippini
Mount Laurel
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Specialist with a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis and over nine years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Expertise in treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and diverse communication abilities. Strong background in behavioral assessments, intervention strategies, program development, and personalized client support. Known for fostering positive change through building strong relationships with clients and coworkers, tailoring behavior support plans to meet unique needs, and leveraging data-driven approaches to inform practice. Committed team player passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of clients, educators, families, and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Friends of Cyrus II
06.2024 - Current
- Extended clinical oversight to 8 group homes of individuals with diverse support needs.
- Delivered hands-on training to all direct support professionals (DSPs) on individualized, evidence-based techniques to improve client functioning, engagement, and outcomes.
- Role-played realistic, client-specific scenarios with DSPs to teach how to collect daily behavior data and ABC data correctly, thus ensuring that the analysis of that data is valid.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of behavioral challenges. Integrated assessment findings into evidence-based recommendations for antecedent strategies, replacement skills to teach, and response strategies to use, in order to reduce maladaptive behaviors and enhance adaptive behaviors.
- Documented observations, graphed and analyzed data, and conducted treatment integrity checks to evaluate the efficacy and fidelity of the interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize service delivery and meet the individuals' needs physically, mentally, and environmentally.
- Finished all BACB requirements to sit for the BCBA exam.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Friends of Cyrus II
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted internal audits of group homes state-wide to ensure compliance with standards of the N.J.A.C. 10:44A and FOCII agency policy and procedure.
- Organized data from audits into spreadsheets to identify areas of improvement and communicate feedback to operations.
- Conducted medical history audits and medication administration audits. Contacted members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality medical follow up was attained and documented.
- Coordinated teams to audit and update Individualized Support Plans and Specialized Training Binders agency-wide.
Registered Behavior Technician
Peak Center for Autism
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Paired with clients aged 18 months-8 years as a reinforcer.
- Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to promote skill development, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with BCBAs to conduct FBAs, develop programs, and improve BIPs.
- Administered the PEAK Relational Training System Assessment under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Accurately collected and graphed behavioral data, PEAK Relational Training System program scores, data on skill acquisition, and data on functional communication training, including PECS. Analyzed graphs for review in parent meetings.
- Completed detailed session notes for billing daily.
- Completed over 390 supervised Fieldwork Hours for my Masters Degree in ABA, in accordance with BACB guidelines.
ABA Specialist
Bancroft at Burlington Adult Day Program and Community Residential Services for Adults
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Extended clinical oversight to 13 day program attendees under the supervision of multiple site-wide BCBAs.
- Conducted and analyzed Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Functional Analyses (FAs), and Treatment Analyses (TAs). Developed FAs under the supervision of a BCBA; acted as both therapist and data collector during sessions. Conceptualized and performed preference assessments and reinforcer assessments.
- Developed BIPs, individualized protocols, and data collection systems under the supervision of a BCBA. Trained DSPs across the day program and residence.
- De-escalated and managed crisis situations. Made all appropriate contacts and documented accordingly.
- Developed a picture exchange training protocol, conducted sessions, and collected data.
- Graphed behavior and skill-acquisition data from the day program and residential setting. Visually analyzed the data and presented results to the clinical team, management teams, and psychiatrist.
- Facilitated psychiatry appointments, collaborated with the agency's Speech Language Pathologist, and worked jointly with Supports Coordinators.
- Accumulated over 1000 hours of supervised experience in ABA in accordance with BACB guidelines.
One-to-one Education Paraprofessional
Bancroft High School, Welsh Campus
Mount Laurel, NJ
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Supported students receiving one-on-one special education services as prescribed in their Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
- Followed Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and individualized protocols to improve skill acquisition and reduce maladaptive behaviors. De-escalated and managed crisis situations with Safe and Positive Approaches.
- Recorded grades and behavior data accurately each day; graphed the data in Excel.
- Documented ABC data and collaborated with the clinical team to complete FBAs.
- Collaborated with members of the multidisciplinary team (clinicians, educators, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and parents) to explore creative, personalized ways to nurture each student's personal success.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Virtual12-2022
Master of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ10.2016
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
- Data Collection, Graphing Data in Excel, Data Analysis
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Support Planning
- Functional Communication Training (FCT), Verbal Behavior
- Task Analysis (TA), Chaining, Shaping
- Errorless Learning Procedures
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Training (NET)
- PEAK Relational Training System Assessment
- Preference Assessments, Reinforcer Assessments
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- American Red Cross Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED (2025)
- KWC Crisis Management: Verbal Intervention, Personal Control and Defensive Techniques (2025)
2025 Positive Outlook Award, 2021 Silver Lining Award, 2018 Maggie Award Nominee
Praised for maintaining a positive outlook despite the situation. Praised for my commitment to core values: compassion, accountability, respect, empowerment, and safety.
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Friends of Cyrus II
06.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Friends of Cyrus II
02.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Peak Center for Autism
08.2022 - 02.2023
ABA Specialist
Bancroft at Burlington Adult Day Program and Community Residential Services for Adults
11.2020 - 05.2022
One-to-one Education Paraprofessional
Bancroft High School, Welsh Campus
02.2018 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University