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