Carole-Marie Unger
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Pittsburgh,Pa
Summary
Versatile BCBA with focus on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am dedicated to using ABA techniques to improve individual's socially appropriate behaviors, communication skills, and quality of life. Accomplished at developing long and short term client goals founded on baseline data and individual needs. Adept at calmly responding to crisis situations in a manner that promotes client respect and dignity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Autism Support Teacher, Ages 7-10
The Day School At The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, United States
08.2022 - Current
- Create and use regular bathrooming routines for potty training
- Assess students with VB-MAPP
- Train aides on instruction strategies and behavior plans
- Provide instruction through Intensive Teaching, Manding, and Natural Environment Teaching
- Develop behavior data collection and graphs for new students
- Analyze behavior data to appropriately adjust positive behavior support plans
Enhanced in Home and Community Support
PALCO
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2018 - Current
- Assist client as needed with personal care
- Prompt client communication
- Record session notes
BCBA Practicum
The Day School At The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed FBA to determine the functions of problem behaviors for classroom students
- Participated in individual and group supervision to collaboratively work through behavioral challenges
- Wrote parent newsletter to inform guardians on the use of ABA strategies in the home
- Developed Behavior Contracts
- Created trainings on Evidence-Based Procedures: Functional Communication Training, Discrete Trial Training, reinforcement, Differential Reinforcement , Personalized System of Instruction, Non-Contingent Reinforcement, and prompt hierarchy
Autism Support Teacher, Ages 18-21
The Day School At The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Discussed and reviewed transition plans with team
- Made individualized academic programming
- Updated and followed Individualized Education Plans for students
- Communicated with students using total communication
- Successfully navigated virtual instruction of students during pandemic to continue programming
- Used safety care strategies during crisis interventions
Substitute Teacher
The Day School At The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Ages 13-21
- Participated in interview process of Functional Behavior Assessment
- Cooperatively wrote and implemented IEPs with fellow teacher
- Maintained academic and behavior data
- Communicated summaries of day to teachers
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis to prevent behaviors
- Followed Positive Behavior Support Plans
Behavior Technician
The Day School At The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported an individual 16 year old student as per fade plan
- Recorded academic and behavior data
- Updated and implemented student program
- Communicated with residency via daily home notes
- Submitted daily reports of billable hours
- Executed Behavior Support Plan
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Special Education
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Autism Spectrum Disorder
undefinedCertification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Timeline
Autism Support Teacher, Ages 7-10
The Day School At The Children's Institute
08.2022 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
07-2022
BCBA Practicum
The Day School At The Children's Institute
08.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Autism Support Teacher, Ages 18-21
The Day School At The Children's Institute
08.2019 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
The Day School At The Children's Institute
08.2018 - 06.2019
Enhanced in Home and Community Support
PALCO
05.2018 - Current
Behavior Technician
The Day School At The Children's Institute
09.2017 - 06.2018
Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher
07-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Special Education
Westminster College
08.2009 - 05.2013
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