Phinecia Hamm

I developed and run the behavior program for my school district.

• Develop materials/resources and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, and instructional assistants in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with challenging behavior.
• Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for students.
• Develop and help implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for students.
• Create and assist school staff with the development of ABA programs and other appropriate programs for students that present skill deficits and behavior problems. 
• Assist in the management of behavior that is deemed unsafe.
• Provide direct treatment to students with Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and/or Attention Deficit Disorder. 
• Work directly with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors.
• Provide support for staff that work with students with inappropriate behaviors.
• Work with parents to maintain consistency in implementing behavioral interventions.
• Design and implement data collection systems and assist in interpretation of that data.
• Measure and monitor student progress towards behavioral goals. 
• Provide training, professional development, and coaching on effective behavior interventions and strategies.
• Collaborate with mental health clinician and other related service providers that are working with students to effectively support students and strategies to optimize the overall program and progress of students.
• Work with classroom teachers and instructional assistants to model effective behavioral and instructional programming. 
• Attend all behavioral IEP meetings and collaborate in creating student IEP plans.
• Prepare reports, presentations, materials, and present in group settings.
• Travel to meetings, other school sites, and administrative offices.

Ball State University, Muncie, IN — MA in Applied Behavior Analysis

2018 - 2020

Concordia University, Portland, OR — Master’s in Education

2014 - 2015

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA — BS in Psychology

2011 - 2013