Matthew Cannon

Provide virtual parent training, caregiver coaching, and staff consultation to ensure consistent implementation of evidence-based interventions. Utilize remote data collection tools and analysis software to track progress, adjust interventions, and ensure data-driven decision-making

Behavior Analyst at Achievement Behavior Services (2024-02 – Present)

• Provide virtual parent training, caregiver coaching, and staff consultation to ensure consistent implementation of evidence-based interventions.
• Utilize remote data collection tools and analysis software to track progress, adjust interventions, and ensure data-driven decision-making

Adjunct Professor at Felician University (2024-08 – Present)

• Teach semester-based courses in the School of Education at the Graduate level for the Applied Behavior Analysis and Educational Leadership program(s).
• Ensure educational accountability of students during virtual, synchronous lectures

Research and Teaching Assistant at Felician University (2023-05 – 2024-05)

• Coordinated research products, which included but were not limited to: grant opportunities, research timelines, literature reviews, recruitment, data collection and analysis, manuscript development, paper/proposal submissions, curriculum development for BACB Task List alignment
• Supported accreditation and renewal process for the program
• Managed a HIPAA-compliant college-wide database of student, staff, practicum, and partner organization files

Coordinator of Applied Behavior Analysis Programs at Paramus Public Schools (2023-09 – Present)

• Oversee 3 Preschool and 3 Elementary-aged ABA classrooms to ensure fidelity of programming
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, develop Behavior Intervention Plans and utilize Behavioral Skills Training for effective implementation of positive behavioral interventions to support students in accessing their education
• Disseminate evidence-based research to the district community to address updates in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Oversee Behavior Technician and Clinical Coordinators implementation of home programs

Classroom Teacher at Fair Lawn Public Schools (2020-09 – 2023-08)

• Taught across multiple settings: 1st Grade, Preschool ABA, K-2 LLD-Severe
• Streamlined the preschool programs across the district to ensure equitable services
• Worked alongside a comprehensive team of Related Service Providers, the Child Study Team, families and other relevant stakeholders to ensure students received the highest quality of education while meeting IEP needs, where applicable

Kindergarten ABA Teacher at Clifton Public Schools (2019-09 – 2020-07)

• Instructed 6 students at varying levels of development, and cognitive/communicative functioning in small group, and whole-class settings in accordance with their IEP
• Trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 paraprofessionals in the room to create a smooth-running classroom routine
• Facilitated successful district-wide initiatives involving Special Services regarding the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Master of Arts in Education: Behavior and Autism Studies – Felician University (2024-05)

Certificate in Educational Leadership – Felician University (2022-05)

Master of Arts in Teaching: Inclusive Education – Montclair State University (2019-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Family Science and Human Development – Montclair State University (2018-05)