Melanie Grinnell
Eliot,ME
Summary
Passionate, motivated Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience working with clients with a range of disabilities. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to helping clients through the implementation of evidence-based practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
The Birchtree Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
03.2020 - Current
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis strategies
- Recorded data daily
- Took partial interval data
- Performed preference assessments
- Assisted with RBT training
- Trained new clinical instructors
- Reviewed Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Sat in on AFLS assessments
- Implemented DTT
- Implemented naturalistic teaching
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes
Behavioral Support Specialist
Connections For Kids
South Portland, ME
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students
- Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students
- Implemented intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
Dover, NH
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized client environment
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led client recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores
- Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Simmons University
Boston, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2000
Skills
- ABA Techniques
- Student Rapport-Building
- Individualized Instruction
- Student Behavior Management
- Information Confidentiality
- Clinical instruction
- One-on-one Instruction
Certification
- CPR/First-Aid Certified
- Safety-Care Certified
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
The Birchtree Center
03.2020 - Current
Behavioral Support Specialist
Connections For Kids
04.2017 - 02.2020
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
02.2013 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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