ATHENA PHANG, MS, BCBA
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced BCBA with 10 years of experience in ABA with a comprehensive background having worked with clients of many diagnoses (other than ASD), families of a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Fun, professional, and culturally competent clinician seeking a supportive, collaborative, and structured new team to join.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist (BCBA)
Montebello School District
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with educators to promote positive behavioral strategies within classroom settings.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) to identify behavioral challenges and measure progress over time.
Lead BCBA in Clinic
Inspira Health LLC
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions across various settings, including homes, in-clinic, telehealth, schools, and community settings.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and teachers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for clients.
- Oversaw the implementation and training of evidence-based practices, establishing consistent therapeutic approaches among clinical staff, and enhancing overall client progress tracking methodologies.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
Clinical Supervisor
Los Angeles
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Monitored client progress through regular data analysis and adjusted treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Mentored team members to enhance skills and improve overall performance.
Behavior Therapist - Level 5
ACES Comprehensive education services
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Experience in social facilitation, group play, naturalistic teaching settings, 1:1 therapy, and parent training.
- Working closely with individuals on the autism spectrum, along with wide range of other diagnoses and severities (OCD, ADHD, ED, etc.).
Behavior Therapist
Firststeps for kids, inc.
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Implemented tailored intervention strategies that enhanced communication and social skills, contributing to a noticeable improvement in children's developmental milestones.
Education
Master of Science - Behavioral Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Applied Psychology
University of California - Santa Barbara
Goleta, CA06-2016
Skills
- Parent and caregiver training
- Performance feedback and supervision
- Early intensive behavioral intervention
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- ACT and trauma informed care
Certification
- BCBA Certification # 1-24-72919 - May 8, 2024
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Khmer
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Specialist (BCBA)
Montebello School District
10.2025 - Current
Lead BCBA in Clinic
Inspira Health LLC
09.2024 - 08.2025
Clinical Supervisor
Los Angeles
03.2021 - 09.2024
Behavior Therapist - Level 5
ACES Comprehensive education services
03.2017 - 08.2020
Behavior Therapist
Firststeps for kids, inc.
07.2016 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Behavioral Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Applied Psychology
University of California - Santa Barbara