Passionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a background in Early Childhood Specialist Education and teaching experience. Driven by the joy of witnessing progress, dedicated to utilizing expertise to empower individuals, foster independence, and contribute to the overall well-being of those under care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Specialist/Applied Behavior Analyst Teacher
High Desert Education Service District
BEND, OR
07.2021 - Current
Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
Maintained accurate records of evaluations, assessments, reports, teacher observations. pertaining to each student's IEP.
Conducted assessments of appropriate behavioral interventions for clients based on their individual goals.
Collaborated with parents and caregivers in developing strategies for implementing ABA techniques at home or in the community setting.
Developed visual supports such as schedules, cues, flashcards, and other visuals to help clients understand instructions more effectively.
Register Behavior Technician, Lead Interventionist
Cascade Behavioral Intervention
Bend, OR
06.2019 - 07.2021
Helped administer assessments such as the ABLLS-R, VB MAPP, AFLS
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination
Teach specific skills and behaviors, aligned with the goals in their treatment plan, to decrease problem behaviors while improving attention, communication, receptive/expressive language, cognitive, school readiness, and academics
Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans
Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques
Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Redmond School District
Redmond, OR
01.2019 - 06.2019
Assisted the teacher to address IEP goals
Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals in the last restrictive environment
Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and parents
Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school
Education
Masters of Education in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis -
George Mason University
04.2021
Bachelors of Science in Child, Youth, and Family Studies with a minor in Community Health -
Portland State University
01.2019
Skills
Individualized Treatment Plans/ Individualized Education Program
Data Collection and Analysis
Team Collaboration
Staff Training
Treatment Planning
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the state of Oregon
Early Childhood Special Education Specialist in the state of Oregon
Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12 in the state of Florida
CPR/First Aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Specialist/Applied Behavior Analyst Teacher
High Desert Education Service District
07.2021 - Current
Register Behavior Technician, Lead Interventionist
Cascade Behavioral Intervention
06.2019 - 07.2021
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Redmond School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
Masters of Education in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis -
George Mason University
Bachelors of Science in Child, Youth, and Family Studies with a minor in Community Health -
Portland State University
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the state of Oregon
Early Childhood Special Education Specialist in the state of Oregon
Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12 in the state of Florida
CPR/First Aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention
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