Lulu Kapusuz
Queens
Summary
BCBA candidate. A firm believer in combining naturalistic teaching and ABA principles. Comfortable with working independently and in team settings. Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills. A detail-oriented critical thinker who loves continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher
Academy for Young Minds - AYM Gersh
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Mentored teacher assistants, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of various subjects among students.
- Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
- Enhanced client progress by conducting comprehensive behavioral assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on ABA principles to help clients reach goals.
- Conducted regular case reviews with team members, discussing client progress and making necessary adjustments to interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in applied behavior analysis to tailor interventions for diverse client needs.
ABA INSTRUCTOR & CASE MANAGER
Keswell School
05.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Private ABA School
- Measured temporal dimensions of behavior, occurrence, and magnitude
- Conducted functional analysis of problem behavior and develop behavior intervention plans
- Identified and prioritized socially significant behavior-change goals
- Collaborated with families, caregivers, and all service providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored client progress and treatment integrity
- Provided 1:1 instruction to learners
- Made data-based decisions about the effectiveness of the intervention and the need for treatment revision
- Conducted assessments using ABLLs and AFLLs
- Wrote IEPs & update EIP progress reports
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Comprehensive Behavior Supports
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Mental Health Service
- BACB certified RBT currently providing ABA Therapy to children with ASD under the supervision of a BCBA-D.
Education
Masters in Art Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis
Long Island University Post
New York, NY12.2024
Associate in Arts Degree - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY12.2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology
Middle East Technical University
02.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
- Fluent in data collection software
- Progress reporting
- Small group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
Certification
- BACB Registered Behavior Technician April 2022
Training
- SCIP (2025)
- CPR (2025)
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program
Timeline
Head Teacher
Academy for Young Minds - AYM Gersh
02.2025 - Current
ABA INSTRUCTOR & CASE MANAGER
Keswell School
05.2024 - Current
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Comprehensive Behavior Supports
02.2022 - 09.2024
Associate in Arts Degree - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology
Middle East Technical University
Masters in Art Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis
Long Island University Post
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