Michelle Schoch
Sun Prairie,WI
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst and child development specialist with 15 years of experience providing a variety of support to children and families with diverse needs. My experience ranges from teaching students, training and supervising staff, collaborating and coaching stakeholders, and developing/implementing onboarding and ongoing trainings based on applied behavior analysis, child development, and crisis management principles. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Mindcolor Autism
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee a caseload of 10 clients and 20 technicians
- Facilitate initial and ongoing competency assessments for current and aspiring registered behavior technicians
- Act as a clinical supervisor for a caseload of 9 clients and assist in supervising and managing 20 technicians and student analysts
- Conduct formal assessments including functional behavior assessments, VB-MAPP, Vineland - 3, ESDM curriculum checklist and ABLLS-R
- Create individualized treatment, intervention and behavior support plans based on data gathered from aforementioned formal assessments
- Collect, monitor, and analyze data on an ongoing basis to inform data driven treatment decisions
- Provide ongoing parent coaching to parents and stakeholders on a regular basis, providing evidenced based findings and training methods
- Lead interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary clients, teams, create relevant material, provide supervision to behavior technicians at hire and throughout cases, and participate in team meetings (i.e IEP, IFSPs, and 504s)
- Review relevant research to stay current with evidence-based practice and procedures
- Complete initial and reauthorization requests for insurance/funders that summarize treatment progress using visual analysis and anecdotal reporting
- Collaborate with other BCBA’s within the company as part of the clinical/administrative team.
- Provide QBS safety care training to all staff members within 3 months of hire
- Provide ongoing QBS safety care consultation and training to staff
Senior Behavior Therapist, RBT
Mindcolor Autism
10.2020 - 05.2022
- I was hired on as the first technician/senior therapist at the Madison Mindcolor location
- Assisted in the expansion from 2 clients to 15 clients at the Madison location
- Engaged in clinic planning and ordering for teaching and clinical materials and furniture
- Develop, curate, and implement training presentations for all incoming staff members across the following topics: General onboarding (HIPPA, Mandated Reporting, Company procedures), EMR software training, crisis management, note fidelity, treatment integrity, ABA specific procedures, conduct ongoing check-ins with new hires and field supervision
- Lead teams, create relevant material, and provide supervision to behavior technicians at hire and throughout cases
- Provide ongoing parent coaching to parents and stake holders on a regular basis providing evidenced based findings and training methods
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to collaborate and advise on client team meetings including but not limited to IEP, 504, IFSP, and provider check-ins
- Participate in direct and indirect assessments to determine skills of clients and use findings to create treatment plans and individualized goals based on clients skill and assessment results
- Report initial and ongoing treatment updates to insurance companies through authorization requests
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) as needed on cases and create behavior support plans as needed
- Monitor progress and make data-based decisions by graphing and synthesizing data
- Provide direct therapy to clients based on predetermined treatment goals
- Review relevant research to stay current with evidence-based practice and procedures.
Autism Treatment Specialist
Waisman Center in collaboration with UW Health
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Provide one-on-one teaching for children with ASD
- Participate in parent coaching sessions
- Plan and provide learning opportunities during play, outdoor activities, art, music, movement, and structured learning activities
- Record, review and monitor data as directed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Educational Nanny
Weiler and Heffernan Families
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided care for two children starting at 12 weeks through two years old
- Worked closely with families to ease anxiety and provide guidance during critical developmental periods
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans, informal assessments, activities, and group times
- Monitored and reported on developmental milestones
- Performed light housekeeping tasks.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Created, execute and differentiate daily lesson plans utilizing the project approach to engage student learning
- Engaged children in age appropriate and developmentally challenging activities to nurture their growth in a variety of domains
- Directly taught appropriate behavior utilizing Conscious Discipline methods while encouraging positive interactions with peers and promote proper, age appropriate problem solving and self-calming skills
- Actively included parents through various forms of communication (conference forms, parent communication newsletters, student journals, etc)
- Organized field trips and parent involvement events
- Maintained an organized and efficient classroom while working collaboratively with assistant teachers and administration.
Head Toddler Teacher/Dance and Music Instructor
Knowledge BeginningsKinderCare Education
07.2015 - 10.2016
Job Coach
Integrated Life Choices
02.2015 - 08.2015
Teacher Aide
Child Development Center
09.2013 - 02.2015
Traditional and Special Needs Camp Counselor, Lifeguard
Walcamp Retreat Center
04.2012 - 08.2014
Education
Masters of Science in Education -
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
01.2021
B.S. in Educational Studies - elementary and special education
Concordia University Nebraska
01.2014
High School Diploma -
Waukesha West High School
01.2011
Skills
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Parent and Caregiver Training
- Natural Environment Teaching
- Social Skills Development
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Staff Training
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification Number: 1- 22- 59318
- Certified QBS Safetycare Trainer, QBS - November 2022-November 2024
- Licensed Behavior Analyst License Number: 1000 – 140
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Mindcolor Autism
04.2022 - Current
Senior Behavior Therapist, RBT
Mindcolor Autism
10.2020 - 05.2022
Autism Treatment Specialist
Waisman Center in collaboration with UW Health
10.2019 - 10.2020
Educational Nanny
Weiler and Heffernan Families
09.2017 - 10.2019
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
10.2016 - 08.2017
Head Toddler Teacher/Dance and Music Instructor
Knowledge BeginningsKinderCare Education
07.2015 - 10.2016
Job Coach
Integrated Life Choices
02.2015 - 08.2015
Teacher Aide
Child Development Center
09.2013 - 02.2015
Traditional and Special Needs Camp Counselor, Lifeguard
Walcamp Retreat Center
04.2012 - 08.2014
Masters of Science in Education -
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
B.S. in Educational Studies - elementary and special education
Concordia University Nebraska
High School Diploma -
Waukesha West High School