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Monica Sheppard

Lansing

Summary

Executive Function Coach and BCBA with extensive experience supporting individuals with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Expertise in cognitive coaching, behavioral interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance self-regulation and skill development. Passionate about helping clients achieve independence and academic success through personalized strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

ADHD Coach (Remote)

Hallowell Todaro Center
10.2020 - Current
  • Mentor adult and adolescent clientele via online platforms
  • Collaborate with clients and IDT to design self-management plans for organization, academics and self regulation
  • Utilize a strengths based approach to identify tools and aids to support client-selected goals

BCBA

ABA of Illinois
08.2020 - Current
  • Train and supervise a rotating staff of 15-20 Direct Support Personnel
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
  • Demonstrate leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
  • Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
  • Conduct assessments and observations to determine skill deficits and behavioral functions
  • Develop, implement and model behavior plans based upon behavior analytic research

Executive Functioning Coach

Beyond Booksmart
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Mentored adult and adolescent clientele via online platforms as well as in person
  • Collaborated with clients and supervisors to design self-management plans for organization, academics and self regulation
  • Utilized and presented online tools and aids for client-selected goals

BCBA

Progressive Housing, Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provided services to clients aged 18-65
  • Conducted assessments and observations to determine skill deficits and behavioral functions
  • Designed training curriculum
  • Trained and supervised a rotating staff of 10-15 Direct Support Personnel Staff
  • Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

Behavior Analyst – Level 2

Progressive Behavior Solutions, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided services to clients aged 18-65
  • Conducted assessments and observations to determine skill deficits and behavioral functions
  • Designed training curriculum
  • Trained and supervised a rotating staff of 10-15 Direct Support Personnel Staff

Behavior Analyst –Level 2

Orchard Village
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Provided services to clients aged 18-70
  • Conducted assessments and observations to determine skill deficits and behavioral functions
  • Developed, implemented and modeled behavior plans
  • Collected and analyzed data to assess target progress
  • Trained and supervised a rotating staff of 15 Direct Support Personnel Staff

Behavior Therapist

Hand Over Hand BC
12.2014 - 09.2017
  • Worked one-on-one and in groups with students with ADHD and students on the autism spectrum
  • Implemented behavior and learning plans via direct therapy and the provision of parental support
  • Communicated with a multidisciplinary team to discuss progress and goal development

Behavior Therapist/TEACCH instructor

Eyas Landing
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Worked 1:1 with pediatric clients on ADLS, academics and social skills development
  • Followed behavior plans and models of my supervising BCBAs
  • Adjusted teaching methods and incorporated behavioral procedures to encourage progress when required

Special Education Teacher (Internship)

School District 97
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Provided classroom assistance and accommodations to promote learning included in IEPs
  • Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral management strategies
  • Worked with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning
  • Integrated interactive technology into classroom

Personal Banker

US Bank
09.2006 - 08.2014
  • Met to assess and follow up on the banking needs of each client
  • Facilitated small group discussions on banking education
  • Exercised due diligence to prevent fraud and research differences
  • Supervised and authorized teller transactions
  • Adhered to deadlines and goals
  • Worked in collaboration with a non-profit organization
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports using Excel spreadsheets

Education

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis BCBA

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
05.2017

M.A. - Special Education

Roosevelt University
05.2015

B.A. - Psychology/Criminal Justice

Aurora University
05.2006

Skills

  • PECS Level 1
  • PEAK Level 2
  • BCBA Supervision
  • Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Practitioner

Skills Certifications

  • Level 1 PECS, 07/2020
  • Level 2 PEAK, 05/2021
  • BCBA Supervision credential, 12/2021
  • Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Practitioner 1, 05/2024

Timeline

ADHD Coach (Remote)

Hallowell Todaro Center
10.2020 - Current

BCBA

ABA of Illinois
08.2020 - Current

BCBA

Progressive Housing, Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2020

Executive Functioning Coach

Beyond Booksmart
07.2018 - 10.2020

Behavior Analyst – Level 2

Progressive Behavior Solutions, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2018

Behavior Analyst –Level 2

Orchard Village
12.2016 - 02.2018

Behavior Therapist/TEACCH instructor

Eyas Landing
12.2015 - 11.2016

Behavior Therapist

Hand Over Hand BC
12.2014 - 09.2017

Special Education Teacher (Internship)

School District 97
08.2014 - 12.2014

Personal Banker

US Bank
09.2006 - 08.2014

M.A. - Special Education

Roosevelt University

B.A. - Psychology/Criminal Justice

Aurora University

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis BCBA

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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