Madeline (Skilton) Fry
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Patient-focused Interim Clinical Director/BCBA with more than 5 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to clients seeking ABA services. Adept at developing robust programs to educate RBTs/trainees and improve staff cooperation. Excited to take next career step with a company that also focuses on individualized and comprehensive care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BCBA/Interim Clinical Director
Above & Beyond Behavior Analysis, LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered high quality, individualized ABA services in home, school, and community settings.
- Conducted functional and descriptive assessments, developed behavior intervention plans, graphed and monitored progress, and trained team and family members on treatment components/interventions.
- Supervised team of RBTs, conducting weekly supervision with individualized training procedures.
- Conducted ongoing parent training and treatment modification.
- Directed crisis intervention services when necessary; provided support during critical incidents, and ensured the well-being of all involved parties.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for RBTs, BCBAs, and CEO.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help student trainees improve understanding of behavior analytic best practices.
- Established and maintained effective communication with company staff, families, private providers (speech, OT, PT) and community organizations to promote high quality and collaborative patient care.
- Recruited hired, and trained high-quality clinicians who contributed positively to the company''s mission and vision.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with CEO to raise standards of practice.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits, and general liability.
Assistant Case Lead/BCBA
Excellerated Teaching Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Became Board Certified Behavior Analyst in June 2022.
- Completed conflict resolution course for understanding of best communication and collaboration with other professionals.
- Conduct functional and descriptive assessments, develop behavior intervention plans, graph and monitor progress, and train team and family members.
- Began and completed BACB supervision course to learn requirements and best practices for supervision of others.
Registered Behavior Technician
Excellerated Teaching Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked in home, school, community, and clinic settings.
- Trained in implementing DTT, NET, FCT, PEAK, VB-MAPP, Vineland, and precision teaching therapy interventions.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
- Integrated creative problem-solving methods into therapy sessions to foster critical thinking abilities among clients facing challenges in everyday situations.
Behavioral Therapist
Within Reach NOLA
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based language training techniques such as PECS and sign language.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Increased client independence by teaching essential self-help skills such as toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
Education
Master's of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Gender & Sexuality Studies
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2019
Skills
- Marketing Initiatives
- Staff Development
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Collaborative Skills
- Case Management
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Professional Crisis Management Practicioner
Timeline
BCBA/Interim Clinical Director
Above & Beyond Behavior Analysis, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Case Lead/BCBA
Excellerated Teaching Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Excellerated Teaching Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Within Reach NOLA
08.2017 - 02.2019
Master's of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Gender & Sexuality Studies
Tulane University
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Professional Crisis Management Practicioner
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