Tracy LaVeyra
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Downingtown,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals, groups and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about establishing trust and rapport along with honoring consent and assent at the forefront of all relationship building.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Analyst
The Miquon School
08.2022 - Current
- Assists students in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors grades 3rd-6th; social skills groups using We Thinkers curriculum grades 1st and 2nd
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes
- Reduce challenging behaviors through assessment, data collection, utilizing restorative practices and creating targeted intervention plans
- Develops behavior plans that focus on prosocial replacement behaviors, self-advocacy skills and functional communication skills
- Designs safe and supportive environment for students to discuss sensitive, personal information
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Member of the Child Guidance Team; participating in the creation of special education protocols, management of school wide systems and individual learning plans for grades 1st-6th
Register Behavior Technician and Behavior Analyst
Private Contractor
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
Registered Behavior Technician
Potential Discoveries
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided one-to-one assistance to children with disabilities in school and community setting based on clients' needs
- Collected daily data and documented progress notes in a prescribed format
- Supported client using principles and ethical guidelines of applied behavior analysis
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols
Therapeutic Staff Support / Personal Care Assistant
CCRES
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided one-to-one assistance to children/adolescents with disabilities in school settings and at home
- Applied prompt interventions in areas of: behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction skills based on IEP goals or behavioral treatment plan provided by school official or Behavior Specialist Consultant
- Collected daily data and documented progress notes in a prescribed format for each session
Special Education Supervisor and IEP Compliance Manager
Chester Community Charter School
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with Administration on Special Education Procedures and Curriculum
- Reviewed IEP documents created by staff
- Provided in-service trainings to staff on special education procedures
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year
- Increased teacher effectiveness by providing training and guidance on special education best practices and strategies
Special Education Resource Room Teacher and Itinerant Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Taught 6th grade Reading, Math, and Writing for students with learning, emotional, and physical disabilities
- Created and implemented Individual Education Plans, Functional Behavior Support Plans, and Evaluation Reports
- Experience with differentiating instruction, direct instruction programs, and working with an adapted text curriculum
- Progress Monitoring of IEP goals
- Assisted General Education Teachers in adapting lesson plans and co-teaching
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education
08.1998 - 05.2002
Special Education Certification Courses -
08.2007 - 05.2009
12 Credits in Multicultural Education -
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Criminal Justice; Applied Behavior Analysis
08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Behavior Intervention Planning
Treatment Plans
Functional Behavior Assessments
Crisis Response
Prompting and Fading Procedures
Case Management
Social Skills Group Development
Functional, Individualized Goal Setting
Team Collaboration
Trained in Restorative Practices through IIRP
Certification
Elementary Education
Timeline
Behavior Analyst - The Miquon School
08.2022 - Current
Register Behavior Technician and Behavior Analyst - Private Contractor
06.2018 - 08.2022
Saint Joseph's University - Master of Science, Criminal Justice; Applied Behavior Analysis
08.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Behavior Technician - Potential Discoveries
02.2016 - 05.2018
Therapeutic Staff Support / Personal Care Assistant - CCRES
01.2013 - 10.2015
Eastern University - 12 Credits in Multicultural Education,
08.2012 - 05.2013
Special Education Supervisor and IEP Compliance Manager - Chester Community Charter School
08.2009 - 06.2012
Alvernia University - Special Education Certification Courses,
08.2007 - 05.2009
Special Education Resource Room Teacher and Itinerant Teacher - Chester Community Charter School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Alvernia University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education
08.1998 - 05.2002