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Meherunisa Khan

Clinton,New Jersey

Summary

  • Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based ABA services to individuals and families.
  • Skilled in developing treatment plans and documenting progress.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Looking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

First Children Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
  • Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
  • Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Managing Director/ BCBA

Autism And Special Education Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Facilitated the set-up of Autism and Special Education Center.
  • Interviewed an hired a staff of 12 people.
  • Designed DTT areas, a sensory playroom, an art room and a meeting area.
  • Designed daily schedules for staff and students.
  • Conducted teacher trainings for inclusion into general education classes.
  • Conducted workshops for effective teaching, redirection, prompting strategies.
  • Conducted dissemination workshops for ABA
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Conducted workshops for data collection.
  • Conducted parent training sessions for clients.



Registered Behavior Technician

Readington Township Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
  • Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
  • Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
  • Utilized ReThink for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Readington Township. Public Schools
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for special education instruction.
  • Supported the development of social skills in students by implementing group work activities and facilitating peer interactions.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions focusing on targeted skill areas for increased mastery levels.
  • Utilized assistive technology tools to help students access curriculum materials more effectively.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.

Education

BACB Course Work Requirement - Applied Behavior Analysis

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
04.2021

Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development

Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN
10.2017

Skills

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Parent and Caregiver Training
  • Natural Environment Teaching
  • Performance Feedback and Supervision
  • Social Skills Development
  • Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
  • Behavior Intervention Planning
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Task analysis implementation
  • Errorless Learning Methods
  • Staff Training
  • File and Record Keeping
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Prompting and Fading Procedures
  • Self-Management Strategies
  • Verbal behavior training
  • Reinforcement Systems Design

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

First Children Services
01.2023 - Current

Managing Director/ BCBA

Autism And Special Education Center
12.2021 - 12.2022

Registered Behavior Technician

Readington Township Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2020

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Readington Township. Public Schools
09.2017 - 07.2019

BACB Course Work Requirement - Applied Behavior Analysis

George Mason University

Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development

Purdue Global

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