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Kaitlyn Asam

Milford,MA

Summary

An experienced BCBA, I would like to utilize my diverse background in Applied Behavior Analysis to continue providing meaningful outcomes for our students and further work in supervising our staff members. I also would like to provide staff members with the remarkable mentorship I received when I was hired as a clinician at the Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction in 2018.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Analyst

Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction
Worcester, MA
07.2018 - 09.2022
  • Directly observing and consulting on student behaviors in a classroom setting.
  • Conducted functional assessments to identify target behaviors, antecedents, and consequences.
  • Conducted data collection and analysis of client progress.
  • Supervising Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Collaborated with families, school personnel, and other professionals to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to ABA principles and strategies.

District Behavior Analyst

Mendon Upton Regional Schools District
Mendon, MA
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to increase adaptive functioning in individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Conducted functional assessments to identify target behaviors, antecedents, and consequences.
  • Collaborated with school adjustment counselors and speech language pathologists to create and implement a weekly social thinking group for middle and high schoolers.
  • Analyzed data collected from program evaluations and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Developed crisis intervention plans for use during emergency situations.
  • Educated staff members on proper behavioral management procedures.

Direct Therapist and Behavior Analyst

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Autism Waiver Program
Framingham, MA
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • One to one assistant implementing ABA practices in home
  • Collect behavioral data and implementing programing set forth by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Assist in training parents in the home setting
  • Assisting BCBA in writing programing for clients.
  • Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
  • Supervising ABA Therapists and providing training as needed for both therapists and families.

Program Manager

Advances Learning Centers
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • One to one assistant implementing ABA practices in school and home settings
  • Collect behavioral data and implementing programing set forth by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Supervise Part time instructors
  • Assist in training newly hired instructors and creating training materials
  • Create programming based in the practices of ABA with supervision of a BCBA.

Behavioral Technician

RCS Learning Center
08.2015 - 09.2017
  • One to one assistant implementing ABA practices
  • Collect behavioral data and implementing programing set forth by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Special Education Teacher
  • Transfer data collection and graph programing daily.

Education

Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

Simmons College
08.2017

Bachelor of Arts and Science, History -

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
05.2012

Diploma -

Milford High School
06.2008

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Social Skills Development
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Behavioral Support Plans
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), 02/28/18, 1-17-29478
  • SafetyCare Trainer ,04/2023, De-escalation and Physical Management Trainer

Volunteer Experience

  • AYFC Assistant Cheerleading Coach, 08/01/13 - 11/30/13, Responsible for creating routines and teaching a group of twenty-five girls ranging in age from six to eight. Held practices twice a week and attended one weekly game on a volunteer basis.
  • Phi Sigma Sigma, Fraternity Inc, 09/01/08 - Present, A National Panhellenic Sorority. Held multiple leadership positions and worked closely with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the community., Parent Chairman, 11/01/08 - 04/30/09, Creating newsletters and organizing events for the parents of our active members., Public Relations Chairman, 02/01/10 - 11/30/10, Updating our chapter website and maintaining our public image on campus., Vice President, 11/01/10 - 02/28/11, Overseeing 15 committees and running executive board meetings. Responsible for amending and upholding our constitution.

Timeline

District Behavior Analyst

Mendon Upton Regional Schools District
05.2022 - 04.2024

Behavior Analyst

Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction
07.2018 - 09.2022

Program Manager

Advances Learning Centers
09.2017 - 07.2018

Direct Therapist and Behavior Analyst

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Autism Waiver Program
08.2016 - 08.2021

Behavioral Technician

RCS Learning Center
08.2015 - 09.2017
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), 02/28/18, 1-17-29478
  • SafetyCare Trainer ,04/2023, De-escalation and Physical Management Trainer

Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

Simmons College

Bachelor of Arts and Science, History -

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Diploma -

Milford High School
Kaitlyn Asam