Passionate and dedicated behavior analyst, adept at identifying behavioral conditions and creating corresponding treatment plans according to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
InBloom Autism Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Managed average caseload of 5 clients between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
Developed individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) according to ABA principles and client needs.
Provided ongoing training and support to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and caregivers according to behavior intervention plans.
Engaged in frequent collaboration with other clinicians for clinical needs and professional development.
Completed functional behavior assessments (FBAs), BIPs, and re-authorization reports required per insurance.
Administered various assessments and utilized data to inform program development.
Frequently reviewed session data and modified behavior plans and programs as needed.
Fostered positive and professional working relationships with colleagues and caregivers.
Provided services and maintained client confidentiality according to The Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, HIPAA regulations, and company policies.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
A Brand New Day ABA, LLC.
03.2022 - 01.2023
Managed an average caseload of 12 clients between the ages of 3 and 16 years.
Developed individualized behavior intervention plans according to ABA principles.
Provided ongoing training and support to behavior technicians and caregivers based on behavior plans.
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments.
Administered assessments, including the Verbal Behavior Milestones and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS), and PEAK Comprehensive Assessment (PCA); and utilized assessment results to inform programming and instruction.
Completed frequent data reviews and modified behavior plans and programs as needed.
Fostered positive and professional working relationships with caregivers and other stakeholders, including school educational teams.
Provided services and maintained client confidentiality according to The Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, HIPAA regulations, and company policy.
Engaged in frequent collaboration with other clinicians.
Registered Behavior Technician Trainer
A Brand New Day ABA, LLC.
01.2021 - 03.2022
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and created Behavior Intervention Plans as BCBA candidate.
Provided training to approximately 40 behavior technicians in home and clinical settings according to ABA principles and individual need.
Provided daily support and other training to all technicians within clinical setting.
Behavior Technician
A Brand New Day ABA, LLC.
12.2019 - 01.2021
Provided daily, direct intervention for 4 clients between 3 and 5 years of age.
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
Implemented behavior intervention plans as designed by clinicians.
Regularly conferred with clinicians and other professionals regarding client treatment.
Maintained positive and professional relationships with clients and families.
Small Classroom Setting Teacher, Grades 4-5
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
08.2019 - 11.2019
Performed all duties and responsibilities associated with classroom teacher position for 8 students who do not qualify for special education services, but whose significant behavior challenges interfere with learning in mainstream classroom.
Received Boys Town Model for Specialized Classroom Management training and Crisis Prevention Institute certification.
Collected and analyzed academic and daily behavioral data to inform instructional practices.
Regularly communicated with guardians, including phone calls and 6-week progress monitoring meetings.
Long-Term Substitute, Grade 5
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
05.2019 - 06.2019
Performed all duties associated with classroom teacher position, including:
Planning for and implementing direct instruction and learning opportunities (27 students).
Maintaining classroom environment, routines, and procedures.
Engaging in frequent collaboration with team members.
Completing report cards.
Literacy Interventionist
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
08.2017 - 05.2019
Provided small-group literacy instruction to kindergarten students (average caseload: 24 students) identified as requiring remedial reading intervention, as determined by baseline assessment data.
Identified areas of need for individual students; crafting lessons to address specific needs and conducting ongoing assessment/data analysis to inform instruction.
Title I Interventionist: Technology Instruction
Bristol Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
Provided Technology as special area class to students in Grades K-5 (approximately 500 students).
Collaborated with grade level teams, utilizing district curriculum and Fountas and Pinnell Continuum for Literacy Instruction, to craft interdisciplinary lessons according to Common Core State Standards.
Created lessons in code and problems solving for all grade levels.
Attended full-day professional development session provided by Code.org.
Title I Interventionist: Technology Coaching
Bristol Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2016
Created lessons and classroom resources that allow teachers to integrate technology in engaging, meaningful, and rigorous ways in all subject areas.
Provided coaching opportunities to address individual teacher needs.
Pushed into classrooms with Chromebook carts to increase technology integration for students in Grades K-5.
Long-term Substitute (Multiple Assignments)
Bristol Public Schools
10.2013 - 01.2015
Performed all duties associated with classroom teacher position at various grade levels, including:
Planning for and implementing direct instruction and learning opportunities.
Setting up classroom and establishing routines and procedures for school year.
Maintaining classroom environment and routines/procedures to allow for smooth transitions between teachers.
Regularly collaborating with team members, including planning for and engaging in co-teaching.
Attending PPT/504/SRBI meetings, completing report cards, and conducting parent conferences.
Classroom Teacher
Stonington Public Schools
07.2006 - 08.2012
Performed all duties and responsibilities associated with classroom teacher position (average class size of 20).
Collaborated with other team members in developing instructional practices and learning experiences, including developing center-based learning experiences in literacy.
Used various models of co-teaching with remedial reading teacher in literacy, collaborating weekly to plan all lessons.
Participated in various district and school-based committees, including School-Based Improvement Team, Response to Intervention Student Assistance Team, Good Teaching Task Force, and Anti-Bullying Task Force.
Worked to align curricular standards to Common Core state standards.
Reading Lab Intern
St. Joseph College/West Hartford Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2006
Diagnosed, monitored, and assessed remedial needs and students performance/progress in reading and language arts (20 students).
Planned and implemented supplemental instruction in reading, language arts and study skills in grades 2-5.
Taught guided reading, phonics and word work, and supported students in increasing vocabulary and sight word acquisition and fluency.
Established and maintained appropriate student behavior in small group instructional settings.
Professional Development Substitute
Farmington Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2005
Provided classroom coverage while teachers attended professional development meetings.
Performed all duties and tasks that are required of classroom teachers during school day.
Education
Graduate Certificate - BCBA Certification Preparation Program
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
08.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of St. Joseph
West Hartford, CT
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/English Literature
St. Michael's College
Colchester, VT
05.2004
Skills
Developing individualized behavior intervention plans according to ABA principles
Providing training and support to staff and caregivers
Conducting functional behavior assessments
Completing data reviews
Engaging in individual and collaborative problem solving