Lauren Sobolewski
Behavior Analyst
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate behavior specialist with 8+ years of experience in the field of behavior analysis and education. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of behavior intervention plans. Considered hardworking, ethical, and creative.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Team Lead
Vanguard Prep School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught high school students with learning differences math, science, life skills, health, and wellness (SEL)
- Planned and delivered differentiated classroom instruction that aligned with TEKS to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior principles, SAMA de-escalation, and emotional regulation techniques to improve student social, behavioral, and academic performance.
- Guided a team of 5 teachers in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Registered Behavior Technician/Student Analyst
Pediatrics Plus
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported school-aged children with ASD using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Observed, monitored and recorded behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, and skills assessments to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors under BCBA supervision
Behavior Technician/Teaching Assistant
Lt. Job Lane School
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Carried out therapeutic regimens for behavior change and personal development as written in behavior plans and IEPs.
Lead Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided 1:1 ABA Therapy to children with ASD in the client's home
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the principles of ABA and child development milestones
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Behavior Technician/Teaching Assistant
Brookline High School
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted Students with ASD individually or in small groups in sub-separate and inclusion settings.
- Supported the development and implementation of behavior plans and IEPs by working collaboratively with BCBA, special education, and general education teachers
- Documented and summarized data on observable client behaviors, interventions and outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology And Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Tufts University
Boston, MA05.2016
Skills
- Assessments
- Compassionate Care
- Diversity Awareness
- Innovation and Creativity
- Visual Supports Implementation
- Parent and Staff Training
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Emotional Regulation Techniques
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Behavior Intervention
- PECS and AAC
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst - Texas
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Team Lead
Vanguard Prep School
08.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician/Student Analyst
Pediatrics Plus
06.2020 - 08.2022
Behavior Technician/Teaching Assistant
Lt. Job Lane School
11.2016 - 08.2019
Lead Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works
08.2016 - 09.2017
Behavior Technician/Teaching Assistant
Brookline High School
09.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Psychology And Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Tufts University
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