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Heidi Snow-Witzeman

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dedicated Behavior Analyst and Special Education Consultant with 15 years of experience delivering a broad range of support for kids with special needs. Highly accomplished in fostering collaborative relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve meaningful client goals. Positive Educational Consultant develops innovative instructional programs and treatment tools using expertise, field experience, and research. In-depth knowledge of special education teaching methods and behavior modification. Applies scientific principles to analyze, assess, and design treatment plans to build capacity and improve emotional resilience, social competence, life skills, and executive function. Prioritizes and handles numerous tasks concurrently and works collaboratively with teachers, parents, students and community members.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner, Behavior Analyst, and Coach

Enhanced Potential
Nashville
01.2020 - Current
  • Facilitate ABA therapy for children with special needs to promote adaptive behavior, daily life skills, and self determination.
  • Provide consultation and training to teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals on the implementation of special education programs and behavior change procedures.
  • Guide teachers and caregivers to accommodate students with special needs by using different teaching strategies, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Implement evidence-based practices and disseminated current research through individual and group services.
  • Design innovative solutions including training programs, workbooks, and tools for the home, school, and community.
  • Apply scientific principles to analyze, assess, and design individualized treatment plans that address challenging behaviors.
  • Establish a collaborative positive family support model to increase effectiveness and build capacity.
  • Manage operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.

Director, Supervising BCBA

Common Ground Cooperative
Nashville
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed therapy staff of 5-7 BCBAs and RBTs providing in-home ABA services for neurodivergent children and families.
  • Implemented caregiver training, case management, and ABA therapy with clients in the home, school, and community.
  • Executed professional development for teachers and other professionals on classroom management and shaping behavior.
  • Guided the process of creating Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) systems across three schools; consulting with staff on implementation and refinement.
  • Coordinated board of directors communication and development
  • Managed daily operations of business, including project management, customer services, and training staff.

Behavior Specialist, BCBA

Private Practice
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Established sole proprietorship, providing ABA therapy across the Nashville area.
  • Conducted functional assessments, established treatment plans, and administered interventions to teach and shape skills for neurodivergent students.
  • Facilitated parent training on positive behavior support and child development.
  • Developed and managed positive behavior plans in the home and school setting.

Lead Teacher, Behavior Interventionist

Brown Center for Autism
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Guided the early intervention classroom team with ongoing supervision and training.
  • Designed a comprehensive curriculum that streamlined the rotation of learning targets and materials to increase naturalistic learning opportunities.
  • Coordinated the development and implementation of the classroom management and progress monitoring system.
  • Conducted assessments and developed individualized goals targeting social, play, communication, self-management, and adaptive skills.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide effective and evidence-based services.
  • Spearheaded the annual art auction fundraiser; coordinating the art production and event planning committee.

Education

Masters of Education - Special Education with ABA Endorsement

Lipscomb University
12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Point Loma Nazarene University
12.2009

Skills

  • Confident with Technology
  • Workshops and In-service Training
  • Product Design and Project Management
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Special Education Specialist
  • IEP Development and Consultation
  • Behavior Modification and Shaping (Graduated Guidance, Low-arousal De-escalation, Pivotal Response Training, NET)
  • Behavior Skills Training (Adaptive behavior, Life Skills, Social, Communication, Learning Readiness, Self-Management)
  • Executive Function Skills Coaching
  • Acceptance and Commitment Training
  • School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Functional Assessment, Treatment and Intervention Design
  • Data Collection and Analysis

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), 1-15-19240, 2015-05-31
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Tennessee Department of Health, 2024-05-31
  • Flow Certified Coach, Flow Coaching Institute, 2021-01-01

Timeline

Owner, Behavior Analyst, and Coach

Enhanced Potential
01.2020 - Current

Director, Supervising BCBA

Common Ground Cooperative
01.2016 - 01.2020

Behavior Specialist, BCBA

Private Practice
01.2015 - 01.2016

Lead Teacher, Behavior Interventionist

Brown Center for Autism
01.2010 - 01.2015

Masters of Education - Special Education with ABA Endorsement

Lipscomb University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Point Loma Nazarene University

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