Andrea Zieba
Otsego,MN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate individual seeking experiences in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst working with clients with significant needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Analyst Trainee
Autism Matters
09.2023 - Current
- EIDBI Level I provider, conducted individual skills sessions with 90% competency
- Conducted initial baseline sessions as part of client intake and assessment using ABLL-S
- Created Individualized Treatment Plans based off of initial baseline and assessment data
- Collected and analyzed data to monitor client progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Communicated and collaborated effectively with team members, ensuring consistency in approach and alignment of goals across all providers.
- Provided individual family skills sessions
Center based Special Education Teacher
ISD #882 Monticello Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Applied knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention using verbal and non-verbal techniques to defuse problematic behavior
- Organized classroom environment to maximize student independence
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements surrounding IEP development and implementation
- Observed students to identify concerns and developed strategies to address challenges
- Delivered instruction in one-on-one and small group contexts to increase opportunities for student engagement
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior analysts, and school psychologists to meet multi-disciplinary needs
- Completed all IEP supporting documentation and submitted within required deadlines
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for students with specific difficulties
- Planned curriculum to foster academic, behavioral, and functional skills development aligned with student needs
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student success, concerns, and challenges.
Special Education Teacher
ISD #881 Maple Lake Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2012
- Designed and implemented first-ever self-contained program for students with significant needs
- Scheduled, managed, and supervised 8+ paraprofessionals
- Organized community-based experiences to give students opportunities for practicing social skills
- Reported on students' progress and development to keep parents informed and maintain strong support networks
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, vision teachers, behavior analysts, and school psychologists to meet multi-disciplinary needs.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA08.2023
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorders
St. Mary's University
Minneapolis, MN08.2015
Master of Science - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN12.2023
Volunteer Experience
- Brooklyn Park Fire Foundation annual charity golf tournament, 2019-2023
- Minnesota State Fair, Salem Lutheran Dining Hall, 2018 & 2019
- Muscular Dystrophy Association, Fill the Boot, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
- Special Olympics Volunteer
- Sunday School Teacher
Timeline
Behavior Analyst Trainee
Autism Matters
09.2023 - Current
Center based Special Education Teacher
ISD #882 Monticello Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
ISD #881 Maple Lake Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2012
Post-Master's Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorders
St. Mary's University
Master of Science - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
St. Cloud State University