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Lydia Anderson MA,BCBA

Castro Valley,CA

Summary

Experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 20 years of experience. Specializes in early intervention and providing support to students and classrooms. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact through the use of ABA techniques. Skilled in collaboration, communication, and mentoring new professionals. Committed to continuous learning and personal growth to stay at the forefront of the field.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Specialist

Contracted With Newark Unified School District.
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided behavior consultation for 30 students, across six schools (K-Transition), including students with IEP's in General Education , mild/mod, moderate-severe classrooms, and RSP classes.
  • Collaborated with school psychologists, program specialists, and the special education director to ensure appropriate plans under IDEA and education codes.
  • Ensured compliance with SELPA guidelines through regular consultation of the Special Education Director and the Program Specialist.
  • Assessed current supports before adding or recommending further behavior services
  • Reduced disruptions and delivered crisis intervention, ensuring student/staff safety.
  • Supported and trained paraprofessionals in using best practices and developed/monitored Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Participated in IEP meetings, updated goals, and behavior guidelines in SEIS.
  • Completed behavior emergency reports, FBA's, SCIA assessments.
  • Collaborated with service RSP, SLP, and OT teams

BCBA Clinic Supervisor

Center for Learning and Autism Support Services in
07.2021 - 10.2024
  • Managed 75+ in-home and clinic-based ABA clients
  • Supervised BTs, RBTs, and certification-track staff; conducted performance evaluations
  • Collaborated with families, schools, and insurance teams to support client care and progress
  • Conducted school-based FBAs and provided behavioral recommendations

Clinic Supervisor/BCBA

Pacific Autism Learning Service Inc,
2016 - 2021
  • Managed 60+ behavior programs across home and school settings; supervised 20+ staff
  • Collaborated with families, schools, and IEP teams; authored reports
  • Developed treatment plans for insurance; led hiring, training, and supervision of staff
  • Delivered social skills groups (Think Social), parent training, and staff in-services
  • Programmed in Central Reach; trained on data collection, IOA, and supervised BCBA/RBT candidates

Clinic Supervisor/Behavior Consultant

Pacific Autism Learning Services Inc,
07.2004 - 05.2016
  • Provided supervision for in-home ABA and consulted with School Districts.
  • Hired and Trained staff in data collection, integration, and prompting strategies through individual trainings and professional development.
  • Scheduled regional staff using company data basis (Central Reach and Code Metro).
  • Provided in home parent training
  • Contracted with four school districts to supervise and coach classroom staff, collaborate with IEP teams, and conduct and present the results of FBA's.

Education

BCBA # 1-16-22376 - ABA

Florida Institute of Technology
Online
05.2016

Master of Arts - Special Education With An Emphasis in Autism

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
05.2004

Skills

  • Adherence to ethical standards
  • Effective training delivery
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Peer-reviewed ABA instructional methodologies
  • Functional Behavior Assessment expertise
  • Vineland, VB MAPP, EFFLS, ABBLS, PLS5

Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention

CPR

Mandated Reporter Training

Supervision for BACB

Timeline

Behavior Specialist

Contracted With Newark Unified School District.
08.2024 - 05.2025

BCBA Clinic Supervisor

Center for Learning and Autism Support Services in
07.2021 - 10.2024

Clinic Supervisor/Behavior Consultant

Pacific Autism Learning Services Inc,
07.2004 - 05.2016

Clinic Supervisor/BCBA

Pacific Autism Learning Service Inc,
2016 - 2021

BCBA # 1-16-22376 - ABA

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Arts - Special Education With An Emphasis in Autism

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Oregon University

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