AMY E. COLLINS
MAYNARD,USA
Summary
Experienced Behavior Analyst and Team Supervisor specializing in functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, data analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Designs individualized, data-driven programs that promote high-fidelity implementation and maximize student progress and success. Extensive experience providing staff training, developing and delivering professional development, and supporting educators, clinical teams, residential staff, and Program Leaders in effective implementation of behavioral programming. Demonstrates strong productivity, efficient task management, and the ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
Overview
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2
Languages
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Senior Behavior Analyst
Framingham, USA
08.2006 - Current
- Provide consultative services at Marie Philip School (ages 3-22) and Walden School, serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth ages 7 to 22 who have complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
- Supervise and mentor a team of behavior analysts to enhance service delivery.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Lead collaboration with direct-care staff, teachers, support service providers, counselors, mental health clinicians, and supervisors to develop individualized behavioral supports and antecedent strategies, using data to guide intervention and improve outcomes.
- Provide training to educational, clinical, and support staff in Applied Behavior Analysis, functional behavioral assessment, teaching strategies, and annual Massachusetts DESE Required Training.
- Responsible for collecting and documenting and reporting restraint and time-out data for all school programs.
- Acting as a senior behavior analyst since 2014, overseeing behavioral support across all school and residential programs.
- Co-chair of Special Education Planning Committee (2023-present)
Walden School, Learning Center for the Deaf
Interim Clinical Team Supervisor
Framingham, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised team of mental health therapists, ensuring quality care and effective service delivery.
- Collaborated with Referral Team to evaluate student referrals, facilitating comprehensive assessments and family meetings to align educational and clinical support.
- Contributed to Walden School Senior Leadership Team, supporting strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
- Led team by answering questions and solving complex problems daily.
- Conducted weekly meetings to discuss progress on assigned tasks and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluated individual team member's performance and provided constructive criticism.
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Pro-ACT Instructor & Training Facilitator
Framingham, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Facilitate 3-day workshops for supervisors and direct-care, educational, clinical, and support staff on crisis de-escalation and intervention principles, fostering safer learning environments for students.
- Create and manage a campus-wide training calendar and Pro-ACT instructor schedules to ensure organized training delivery.
- Maintain an up-to-date database, shared with school principals and supervisors, documenting the certification status of over 200 staff.
Endicott College
Adjunct Professor
Beverly, USA
01.2009 - Current
- Delivered graduate-level courses on special education, assessment, and curriculum planning for children with severe disabilities, enhancing student knowledge and skills.
- "Nature and Needs of Students with Disabilities"
- "Assessment and Educational Planning: Moderate Special Needs"
- "Functional Curriculum and Educational Planning: Severe Disabilities"
- Facilitated student understanding and practical skills in special education through lectures, hands-on activities, case studies, videos, and online learning, fostering engagement and application of concepts.
Perkins School for the Blind
Teacher - Deafblind Program
Watertown, USA
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Implemented a comprehensive curriculum focusing on language and communication, functional academics, vocational skills, social-emotional development, behavior management, leisure and recreation, and daily living skills.
- Taught students in classroom setting who are deafblind or have multiple disabilities and behavioral challenges.
- Ensured alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
- Provided information, resources, and support to families and caregivers.
Education
Ed.S. - Behavioral Education
Simmons College
Boston, MA01.2006
M. Ed. - Intensive Special Needs, Deafblind
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01.1999
Graduate Certificate - Adapting the Curriculum Frameworks
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA01.2000
B. A. - Psychology - Magna Cum Laude
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA01.1994
Skills
- Functional behavior assessment
- Data collection & analysis
- Positive behavior support
- Supervision and performance feedback
- Dual diagnosis & multiple disability expertise
- Excellent communication
- Crisis de-escalation & intervention
- Regulatory adherence
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Behavioral momentum strategies
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Visual supports design
- Documentation and reporting
- Mentorship skills
- Workshop facilitation
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Project planning
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), 1-05-2493
- Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA), Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Certified Pro-ACT Instructor
Conference & Professional Development
- National Student Life for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NSLDHH), 06/17/26, Remote, "Setting Up for Success: When All Behavior Is Communication - Proactive Supports for DHH Youth with Autism"
- Rhode Island School for the Deaf, Educational Staff Professional Development, 03/20/26, "Neuro Affirming Practices"
- Scarlett's Park in the Silent Garden at Fresno State, 09/19/25, Remote, "Autism in Deaf Education: Using a Behavior Analytic Approach to Support a Deaf Adolescent with Autism and a Delayed Diagnosis of Profound Hearing Loss"
- National Autism in Deaf Education Conference (NADEC), 10/17/24 - 10/19/24, American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, CT, "ALL Behavior is Communication: Using a Behavior Analytic Approach to Support a Deaf Adolescent with Autism and a Delayed Diagnosis of Profound Hearing Loss", "Autism with Catatonia in Deaf Adolescents: Indicators, Student Stories, and Considerations for Professionals" (co-presenter), "Developing Guidelines and Professional Competencies for Educating Deaf Students with Autism" (co-presenter)
- The Learning Center for the Deaf, 2006-Present, Framingham, MA, Provide training to educational, clinical, and support staff in Applied Behavior Analysis, functional behavioral assessment, teaching strategies, and annual Massachusetts DESE Required Training.
- Steering Committee Chairperson, "Signing on the Spectrum: Meeting the Needs of Deaf Children with Autism Conference", 10/24/08 - 10/25/08, Coordinated all plans for the first national conference addressing the needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children with autism.
- Hilton / Perkins International Services Consultant, Budapest, Hungary, 11/01/04, Tallinn, Estonia, 04/01/04, 04/01/05, Provided training, consultation, and technical assistance to Deafblind Programs.
- DBI World Conference, 08/01/03, Toronto, Canada, Co-wrote presentation "Communication Systems for Deafblind Children: Providing a Range of Options".
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Timeline
Walden School, Learning Center for the Deaf
Interim Clinical Team Supervisor
05.2025 - Current
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Pro-ACT Instructor & Training Facilitator
01.2017 - Current
Endicott College
Adjunct Professor
01.2009 - Current
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Senior Behavior Analyst
08.2006 - Current
Perkins School for the Blind
Teacher - Deafblind Program
01.1998 - 01.2006
Ed.S. - Behavioral Education
Simmons College
M. Ed. - Intensive Special Needs, Deafblind
Boston College
Graduate Certificate - Adapting the Curriculum Frameworks
University of Massachusetts
B. A. - Psychology - Magna Cum Laude
Stonehill College