ANITA D'ABBRACCIO, BCBA
Racine,WI
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable BCBA eager to work with teachers and students to improve classroom interactions and academic success. Driven to help teachers and schools intervene early to prevent major social issues and academic delays. Adept at working with students of all backgrounds. Knowledgeable about the effects of neglect and child abuse. Extensive experience in special education. Maximizes available resources and builds support network around children in need. Experienced in functional behavioral assessments, teacher training, data review, and IEP compliance. Compassionate Behavior Specialist enthusiastic about helping teachers better manage student behavior and increase academic performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST
Racine Unified School District
Racine, WI
09.2022 - Current
- Led a team focused on reforming behavior interventions for an inner-city K-8 school.
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis to support positive student behavior and improve school climate.
- Reduced negative behavior incidents by 50%.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Concordia University, Wisconsin
Milwaukee
08.2019 - Current
- Instructed on behavior management strategies for diverse educational settings.
- Monitored academic progress through a range of evaluative tools such as exams, assignments and presentations.
- Teamed up with faculty to create new courses.
- Recognized amongst the top 10 online instructors by Concordia, with a Certificate of Excellence for the academic year 2021-2022.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF FAMILY/STUDENT SUPPORT
Racine Unified School District
Racine, WI
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed team of 15 people to encourage positive student behaviors.
- Collaborated with the directing principal on school-wide reform to implement ABA supports.
- Facilitated transition from general strategies to individualized behavior change plans.
BEHAVIOR COORDINATOR
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Racine, WI
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed a team of staff designed to bring about behavior change in a school where student behavior had been a severe impediment to student safety and learning
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis technologies and concepts to support this pivotal work
- Met all behavior objectives reducing negative instances by more than 25%
- Won the Racine Unified Encore Award.
TEACHER FOR EMOTIONALLY BEHAVIORALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Racine, WI
08.2002 - 08.2020
- Developed behavior programming for students in the classroom with severe emotional behavioral disturbances.
- Implemented positive behavior intervention strategies to cultivate socially acceptable behavior.
- Regularly achieved and surpassed behavior objectives.
- Honored with ENCORE! award in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
PROJECT DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY LIVING ALTERNATIVES
Annandale, VA
06.1991 - 06.1994
- Managed staff for multiple group homes serving individuals with Autism and intensive behavior concerns
- Responsible for development and implementation of behavior programming and staff training in data collection and behavior interventions
Education
BCBA - BCBA Coursework
UW Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-2024
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING -
ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY 2
Rockford, IL05.2008
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN SERVICES -
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, PA05.1999
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Schoolwide Behavior Support
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Characteristics
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Student evaluations
- Emotional Regulation Techniques
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Individualized Education Plans
- Effective Classroom Management
- Functional Behavior Analysis
- Data-Driven Intervention Strategies
- Continuous professional development
- Data collection and analysis
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent team building skills
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst 5/11/2024
Timeline
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST
Racine Unified School District
09.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF FAMILY/STUDENT SUPPORT
Racine Unified School District
07.2021 - 08.2022
BEHAVIOR COORDINATOR
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2020 - 07.2021
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Concordia University, Wisconsin
08.2019 - Current
TEACHER FOR EMOTIONALLY BEHAVIORALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2002 - 08.2020
PROJECT DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY LIVING ALTERNATIVES
06.1991 - 06.1994
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst 5/11/2024
BCBA - BCBA Coursework
UW Whitewater
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING -
ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY 2
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN SERVICES -
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
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