Amanda Berke
San Diego,CA
Summary
To apply my 7 years of experience working with young people and my Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in a supervisory role that supports staff development and promotes positive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for children, adults, and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Therapist/Supervisor
Behavioral Autism Therapies, LLC (B.A.T.)
10.2024 - Current
- Provides supervision and professional guidance to Behavior Technicians to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based ABA services in home and community settings. Works closely with parents and educators to support individualized treatment goals and promote client progress.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises 18 Behavior Technicians delivering in-home ABA therapy, ensuring alignment to individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and adherence to ethical and clinical standards.
- Working under the supervision of a BCBA, develops, monitors, and adjusts treatment programs using evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s needs.
- Conducts and assists with functional assessments to identify skill deficits, target behaviors, and measurable objectives.
- Provides coaching and performance feedback to Behavior Technicians and caregivers on behavior reduction strategies, skill acquisition, and accurate data collection methods.
- Reviews session data and clinical charts to evaluate progress, ensuring consistency and effectiveness of intervention plans.
- Writes detailed progress reports, session summaries, and supervisory documentation.
- Manages caseload logistics for 23 clients including coordination of home visits, and communication among families, therapists, and schedulers.
- Encourages family involvement and conducts caregiver training to promote and improve client outcomes across home and community environments.
- Conducts on-site client observations in daycare and classroom settings to assess skill application, monitor behavior across environments. Participates in IEP Meetings when requested.
Test Accommodations Coordinator
San Diego State University
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Oversees delivery of ADA-compliant testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Responsibilities included:
- Managed Testing Center operations, scheduling, and proctoring to ensure accessibility and academic integrity.
- Coordinated with faculty and students to implement approved accommodations and resolve issues.
- Trained and supervised student assistants while maintaining confidentiality of disability-related information.
- Used departmental database to track, organize, and report on accommodated exams.
Mid-Level Supervisor
1-Step Ahead
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provides one-to-one behavioral and academic support to clients in schools, group homes, and in-home settings. In addition, teaches and mentors a team of behavioral interventionists by using the principles of ABA therapy. Caseload includes students who are blind/visually impaired, neuro-diverse, have physical disabilities, learning and attention challenges, and are on the Autism Spectrum. Specific responsibilities include:
- Develops and updates individualized treatment plans; observes behaviors, collects data and charts student progress;
- Implements individual treatment plans with clients;
- Participates in student IEP meetings with educators at assigned schools;
- Communicates with teachers and other caregivers regarding assigned student’s daily progress.
- Provides parent training and education as needed;
- Acts as primary contact with schools, group homes, and with parents.
Behavior Interventionist
Elevate Public Charter School (San Diego, CA)
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Under the supervision of the School Counselor and Director of Special Education (SPED), designs and implements behavioral/instructional supports, and monitors/records student’s behaviors to ensure student success in the classroom. Caseload includes students who are neuro-diverse, having learning and attention issues, physical disabilities, and who are on the Autism Spectrum. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Assists students by designing/ implementing behavioral strategies and interventions to teach appropriate social behaviors to meet their individual behavior learning goals;
- Assists in the development of student’s IEP goals;
- Provides small group instruction (academic and behavioral tasks) to a cohort of neuro-diverse students to help them excel in the classroom;
- Collects, charts, and analyzes student data;
- Communicates with teachers and other members of the instructional team regarding assigned student’s daily progress.
- Participates in all school events and activities to monitor student progress.
Service Coordinator
San Diego Regional Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Under direction of the Program Manager, provides overall service coordination to 95 assigned “transitioning age” clients (ages 14-21) and their families.
- Participates in the assessment of the needs of persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities; Acts as an advocate for all clients and their families;
- Acts as team leader and facilitates the development, implementation and coordination of an Individual Program Plan (IPP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP);
- Assists in locating and securing services and supports;
- Evaluates and monitors the quality and effectiveness of services.
Education
Masters of Science - Applied Behavioral Analysis
National University
San Diego, CA04.2023
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Applied Psychology
University of California
Santa Barbara12.2019
Associate Degree - Psychology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2017
Skills
- Have accrued 1,500 clinical hours in preparation for sitting for the BCBA exam
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with children, young people and adults
- Experience using CentralReach, Ensora Health Suite of ABA applications (Catalyst, etc), and a variety of CRM databases and web platforms
- Proficient in all Apple, Microsoft Office and Google Applications
- Excels at problem solving and collaboration
- Some proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Certification by the American Heart Association for First Aid and CPR
- Strong skills in maintaining composure when faced with challenging circumstances
Other ABA and Youth Services Employment
- KYO Autistic Services – (February 2022 – May 2022) Behavioral Technician (ABAT Certified by QABA/RBT Certified)
- California PsychCare, A 360 Behavioral Health Company; Goleta, CA (February 2021-February 2022) Behavioral Interventionist (ABAT Certified by QABA Board)
- Santa Barbara Unified School District (Harding Elementary School) A-OK After School Program Lead/Educational Assistant (January 2020 – February 2021)
Timeline
Lead Therapist/Supervisor
Behavioral Autism Therapies, LLC (B.A.T.)
10.2024 - Current
Test Accommodations Coordinator
San Diego State University
04.2024 - 09.2024
Mid-Level Supervisor
1-Step Ahead
10.2023 - 04.2024
Behavior Interventionist
Elevate Public Charter School (San Diego, CA)
09.2022 - 10.2023
Service Coordinator
San Diego Regional Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Applied Psychology
University of California
Associate Degree - Psychology
Santa Barbara City College
Masters of Science - Applied Behavioral Analysis
National University