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BCBA/BEHAVIOR THERAPIST
Professional Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst equipped with the positive attitude and patience necessary to teach those with disabilities and behavioral problems using the principles of applied behavior analysis. Extensive experience working with autistic children and their families.
Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Fast learner 


  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • 5 years experience working in the field of applied behavior analysis with children with autism
  • Experience with assessments such as the Vineland II, FAST, MAS and VB-MAPP.
Relevant Work History
BCBA/Behavior Therapist, 01/2012 to Current
Beacon ABA Services – Milford, MA
  •  Write and implement programs utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis to teach kids with autism independent functional skills.
  • Collect data on skill programs and behaviors to assure improvement and independence.
  •  Provide training for parents/guardians to implement aspects of applied behavior analysis in the home.
  • Create and implement behavioral support plans based on the function of the behavior.
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to determine the function of problem behaviors. 
  •  Supervise Associate Behavioral Therapists on each case.
  •  Assist in training newly hired Associate Behavioral Therapists.
  • Write quarterly and concurrent reports on clients to represent data collection.
  • Create monthly graphs to assure progress within programs.

Therapeutic Staff Support, 06/2011 to 12/2011
The Institute for Behavior Change – Exton/Philadelphia, PA
  • Supported children and adolescents with behavioral issues, developmental delays, and autism in their homes, schools and communities. ·        
  • Utilized behavioral techniques to teach child coping skills and socialization techniques. ·        
  • Helped teach parents/guardians and teachers techniques to help child.
Intern for Connections Therapeutic Afterschool Program, 09/2010 to 05/2011
Bay State Community Services
  • Helped create therapeutic atmosphere for kids ages 7-11 with behavioral and emotional problems.
  • Lead weekly art group activities as a form of healthy expression.
  •  Set boundaries and limits to help kids achieve personal goals.
  •  Assisted in teaching and modeling healthy social skills.
  • Helped implement a token economy which used positive reinforcement to promote positive and adaptive behaviors.
Education
Masters of Education: Applied Behavior Analysis, 2016
Cambridge College - Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Science: Counseling/Psychology, 2011
Lesley University - Cambridge, MA
Certifications
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-16-2464
  • Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in Massachusetts #1626
  • Candidate for Licensure (LBA) in Rhode Island
Leadership/Volunteer Activities

Girlhood, Identity, and Girl Culture Course @ Lesley University
Student/Group Facilitator of “Girl's, Media and You!”   Feb-May 2010
• Helped prepare activities/discussion for group of girls age 11-13.
• Taught media and body image awareness, as well as other important topics to the girls.
• Created a safe environment for adolescent girls.

Teaching Assistant Feb-May 2011
• Assisted students with preparation for service-learning course.
• Provided insight on my own knowledge of media, body image and feminist theory.
• Took part in a research-project related to the course.
• Worked with professor and the rest of the team to better the course for the future.
• Participated in facilitating girls groups.

Multi-service Eating Disorder Association
Volunteer/ Inspirational Speaker 2008-2011
• Spoke at fundraising and awareness events.
• Shared my own story of recovery at various events.
• Updated brochures with current statistics and facts.
• Developed new ideas to spread awareness.
• Performed office duties such as filing, faxing, mailing, etc.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Beacon ABA Services
  • The Institute for Behavior Change
  • Bay State Community Services

School Attended

  • Cambridge College
  • Lesley University

Job Titles Held:

  • BCBA/Behavior Therapist
  • Therapeutic Staff Support
  • Intern for Connections Therapeutic Afterschool Program

Degrees

  • Masters of Education : Applied Behavior Analysis , 2016
    Bachelor of Science : Counseling/Psychology , 2011

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