Clinical Supervisor with more than 18 years of experience and success in delivering individualized care to neurodiverse clients and their families while providing ongoing training and supervision to entry-level technicians. Excited to leverage background to take next career step with Santa Barbara City College.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral Consultant
STAR of CA, Stepping Stones Group
01.2020 - Current
Administer assessments and develop Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for individuals to address behaviors and developmental delays and teach replacement behaviors/skills in communication, play, socialization, and adaptive living areas
Supervise and provide initial and ongoing training to behavior technicians in individual and group formats
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) in home and school settings and implement corresponding behavior support plans (BSPs)
Provide support and education to families of neurodiverse individuals
Design data collection systems and write detailed progress reports reflecting collected and analyzed data on goals to inform next steps and recommendations
Collaborate and consult with school personnel and early start teams in delivery of BSPs and effective strategies for child in home, school, and community settings
Behaviorist
Hope School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Conduct and write Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), present findings at IEP meetings and make recommendations on individualized goals, strategies, and services
Coordinate, develop and train aides and teachers to implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
Collect and present data on student progress towards behavioral goals and staff fidelity on BIP
Design and provide in-service trainings/professional development opportunities for staff on evidence-based practices for ASD and positive behavior supports
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary educational support team and maintain professional communication
Intake Coordinator
STAR of CA Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019
Triage Mental Health and ABA referrals, follow and advise waitlist tracking protocols and procedures
Maintain timely communication between parents, managers and enrollment specialists until clients begin services
Behavioral Therapist
STAR of CA Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2008
Deliver direct ABA intervention (e.g., Pivotal Response Treatment, Positive Behavior Support and Discrete Trial Training) to children with autism and related disorders in school, home and community settings
Contribute to program development (writing goals, teaching protocols, collecting data. etc.)
Provide parent education and participate in ongoing team meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
07.2021
Graduate Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Western Florida
08.2009
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Westmont College
01.2005
Skills
Staff education and training
Case management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Progress monitoring/data analysis
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst- 1-21-54076
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral Consultant
STAR of CA, Stepping Stones Group
01.2020 - Current
Behaviorist
Hope School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Intake Coordinator
STAR of CA Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019
Behavioral Therapist
STAR of CA Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2008
Graduate Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Western Florida
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Westmont College
Master of Arts - Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis