Cathie Christmas
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a strong background in designing and overseeing effective behavioral interventions for autism at Innovations Developmental Solutions and Aspire Autism. Proven record in leading teams and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, resulting in measurable improvements in program outcomes. Expertise in clinical training and organizational enhancement has significantly contributed to the development of both clients and staff. Passionate about advancing innovative practices in behavior analysis to drive positive change within the field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ Owner
Innovations Developmental Solutions
Broomfield, CO
04.2017 - Current
- Manage all aspects of business operations
- Coordinate schedules for clients and staff
- Project coordination for business success
- Medical billing and account management
- Collaborate and support educational programs
- Develop, implement and supervise behavioral interventions for children with autism
- Develop parent-training programs to teach parents of children with autism basic behavioral analysis skills
- Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland-II, FBA)
- Submit treatment plans and obtain approvals from funding sources (insurance companies/community center boards)
- Supervise and schedule behavior interventionists
- Eligible to supervise RBTs and BCBA candidates for the BACB
- Provide consultation services to other companies as needed
- Credentialed with Cigna & BCBS (pursuing United, TriCare and Colorado Medicaid)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Catapult Learning: Sierra School at Main Street
Longmont, CO
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Develop, implement and supervise behavioral interventions for children and adults with autism
- Develop staff-training programs to teach teachers and assistants basic behavioral analysis skills
- Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, FBA)
- Assist with programming and IEP planning
- Eligible to supervise RBTs and BCBA candidates for the BACB
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ Clinical Director
Aspire Autism
Broomfield, CO
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Develop, implement and supervise behavioral interventions for children and adults with autism
- Develop parent-training programs to teach parents of children with autism basic behavioral analysis skills
- Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland-II, FBA)
- Submit treatment plans and obtain approvals from funding sources (insurance companies/community center boards)
- Supervise and schedule behavior interventionists
- Eligible to supervise RBTs and BCBA candidates for the BACB
- Conduct staff meetings and trainings
Program Director
Aspire Autism
Broomfield, CO
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Implement programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Interventionist
Imagine! Behavioral Health Services
Lafayette, CO
09.2012 - 10.2012
- Implement programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Interventionist
Advanced Child Behavioral Solutions
Reno, NV
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Implement programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Paraprofessional
Vancouver Public School District
Vancouver, WA
10.2006 - 05.2010
- Work with children with communication disorders in a school setting applying behavioral analytic principals under the direction of a behavior specialist
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR01.2014
BCBA - BCBA Course Sequence (3rd edition Task List)
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2014
B.S. - Speech Pathology & Audiology
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV01.2012
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Proficient in Self-Management
- Workplace Behavior Optimization
- Assistive Communication Techniques
- Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Early intensive behavioral intervention
- Clinical training experience
- Design Interactive Learning Experiences
- Facilitate Staff Development
- Skilled in Data Training Techniques
- Leader in Organizational Improvement
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Effective Communicator
Affiliations Memberships
- Nevada Association of Behavior Analysts, 2011, 2012, 2014
- Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Certified Autism Service Provider, 2021, 2022
- Association of Behavior Analysts International, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
- COABA, 2015, 2017, 2024
Professional Development
- COABA, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- ABAI Chicago, 2019
- AEP Connections Conference - Jed Baker
- Nevada Association of Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015
- ABAI Autism - New Orleans, LA, 2016
- ABAI Denver, 2017
Research
Video Modeling on Portable Electronic Devices and the Education of Young Children with Autism, Thesis completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction., 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Catapult Learning: Sierra School at Main Street
01.2018 - 08.2020
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ Owner
Innovations Developmental Solutions
04.2017 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ Clinical Director
Aspire Autism
06.2014 - 12.2017
Program Director
Aspire Autism
10.2012 - 06.2014
Interventionist
Imagine! Behavioral Health Services
09.2012 - 10.2012
Interventionist
Advanced Child Behavioral Solutions
08.2010 - 08.2012
Paraprofessional
Vancouver Public School District
10.2006 - 05.2010
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
BCBA - BCBA Course Sequence (3rd edition Task List)
Florida Institute of Technology
B.S. - Speech Pathology & Audiology
University of Nevada, Reno
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