Katrina Padilla
Sandy Hook
Summary
Compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst focused on developing tailored treatment plans that address diverse behavioral needs. Expertise in conducting assessments and collaborating with families to enhance client outcomes and advocacy for quality of life.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Speech Pathology Group
Shelton
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral challenges and create intervention strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients with diverse behavioral needs.
- Tracked client progress and modified treatment plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs and maximizing therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to develop and implement effective strategies for ABA techniques in home and community settings.
- Trained and supervised staff on behavior intervention techniques, enhancing overall team competency.
- Maintained detailed records of each client's progress towards established goals using a variety of assessment tools including Functional Behavioral Assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with ABA practices.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Bridge Partnership
Fairfield
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed behavior support plans to address individual client needs and promote positive behavioral changes
- Conducted norm-based evaluations (VB-Mapp, ESDM, ABLLS-R, SRS, VIneland)
- Monitored ongoing client progress weekly or biweekly to ensure treatment effectiveness and timely adjustments
- Provide direct services to clients in clinic, school and home settings.
Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst
Bridge Partnership
Fairfield
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Provided direct service to clients in home, school, clinic and community settings
- Developed client programs enhancing academic, self-help, and vocational skills
- Tracked client progress weekly or biweekly to ensure goal attainment
- Coordinated with school staff and interdisciplinary teams (speech, OT, AAC) to support client development
- Attended PPT meetings
Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst
Tri-State Learning Center
New Rochelle
03.2003 - 06.2016
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and crafted individualized Behavior Support Plans for clients
- Developed and implemented tailored programs to enhance clients' academic, self-help, and behavioral skills
- Provided direct services to clients in home, school and community settings
- Monitored client progress weekly or bi-weekly
- Facilitated parent training sessions in home and community settings to empower families in supporting client progress
- Contributed to PPT meetings to enhance collaboration on client goals
Education
Masters of Education - Foundations of Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Concordia College
Bronxville, NY05-1993
Skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Conduct norm-based assessments
- Case management proficiency
- Intervention planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Behavioral assessment
- Behavioral intervention
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Client relationship management
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- CT Licensed BCBA
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Speech Pathology Group
10.2023 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Bridge Partnership
02.2018 - 10.2023
Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst
Bridge Partnership
11.2014 - 02.2018
Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst
Tri-State Learning Center
03.2003 - 06.2016
Masters of Education - Foundations of Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Concordia College