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Laura Fisher

Sebastopol,CA

Summary

Dedicated program supervisor committed to giving youth and their families warm and nurturing environments while using ABA methodologies. Skilled in organizing and leading educational and fun activities, monitoring behavior, and mentoring employees on ABA, parent interactions and stress management. Skilled in problem solving around programs and working with a team to implement these solutions. Observant, caring and hardworking with focus on promoting self advocacy, development of life skills and well-being.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Supervisor/Behavior Technician

Kyo Autism Therapy
01.2017 - Current
  • Conducted individual ABA sessions for clients of ranging ages and abilities, collected data and implemented feedback from supervisors
  • Developed rapport with children and their families
  • Monitored data and moved programs between phases as needed
  • Offered clinical opinions for treatment plan goals based on observed capabilities of client
  • Supervised behavior technicians during session, offering guidance and support
  • Provided parent training on ABA goals
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes as both a behavior technician and supervisor
  • Mentored a pod of nine behavior technicians outside of sessions and created community among members of mentorship pod
  • Successfully wove behavioral goals into naturalistic everyday tasks.

Caregiver

Private Party
01.2016 - 04.2021
  • Skills development for young woman with severe cerebral palsy
  • Medical appointments
  • All elements of hygiene
  • General companionship

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education: Concentration in ABA

Arizona State University
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • 7 years experience in ABA
  • Care plan management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Creation of learning opportunities within the home or community environments
  • Mentorship of employees
  • Caseload management/scheduling
  • Central Reach
  • Thorough knowledge of applied behavior analysis goals, strengths and limitations
  • Conducted skills training with behavior technicians and parents
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Compassionate care for clients and families

Timeline

Program Supervisor/Behavior Technician

Kyo Autism Therapy
01.2017 - Current

Caregiver

Private Party
01.2016 - 04.2021

Master of Arts - Special Education: Concentration in ABA

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sonoma State University

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Santa Rosa Junior College
Laura Fisher