Experience

Optimal Beginnings, LLC

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Clinical Director

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  •Conduct assessments including but not limited to: VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, AFLS, and functional behavior assessments to assist with appropriate program development and behavior intervention planning •Monitor and interpret program data to determine therapeutic effect and adjust intervention as needed •Provide on-going caregiver training and support •Train behavior technicians in behavior analysis practices including, but not limited to, discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and positive behavioral support procedures •Supervise students pursuing BCBA certification •Attend meetings with other practitioners both in school and with private agencies to support continuity of services for clients •Utilize Central Reach online portal for the following: Draft ABA programs on a learning tree, format behavior intervention programs, collect data, and monitor progress •February- May 2019 Interim Managing Clinical Director of Nashville, TN branch Show less



ICM Independent Case Management

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavior Analyst/Behavioral Consultant

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2017

  •Program for 20-30 hours in-home applied behavior analysis therapy for children with autism in their home and community •Train parents, line, and lead therapists in applied behavior analysis practices including, but not limited to discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and positive behavior support procedures •Monitor and interpret program data to determine therapeutic effect •Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans to reduce problematic behaviors •Ongoing consultation with therapists and parents •Supervise students pursuing BCBA certification Show less



Bryant Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Psychology Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  •Conduct assessments including but not limited to: VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, AFLS, and functional behavior assessments to assist with appropriate program development and behavior intervention planning •Monitor and interpret program data to determine therapeutic effect and adjust intervention as needed •Provide on-going caregiver training and support •Train behavior technicians in behavior analysis practices including, but not limited to, discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and positive behavioral support procedures •Supervise students pursuing BCBA certification •Attend meetings with other practitioners both in school and with private agencies to support continuity of services for clients •Utilize Central Reach online portal for the following: Draft ABA programs on a learning tree, format behavior intervention programs, collect data, and monitor progress •February- May 2019 Interim Managing Clinical Director of Nashville, TN branch Show less



Cornerstone ABA Services

• Conway, AR

• Applied Behavior Analysis Tutor

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  •Provide in-home applied behavior analysis therapy to children with autism •Use therapeutic methods including, but not limited to discrete trial training and pivotal response training to improve behavior and social functioning of children diagnosed with autism •Obtain and track data to determine program effectiveness •Support and train parents how to use effective behavior techniques to improve behavior •Provide in-home applied behavior analysis therapy to children with autism •Use therapeutic methods including, but not limited to discrete trial training and pivotal response training to improve behavior and social functioning of children diagnosed with autism •Obtain and track data to determine program effectiveness •Support and train parents how to use effective behavior techniques to improve behavior



Autism Services North (ASN)

• Based out of Dillsburg, PA

• Applied Behavior Analysis Tutor

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

  •Provide in-home applied behavior analysis therapy to children with autism •Use therapeutic methods including, but not limited to, discrete trial training and pivotal response training to improve behavior and social functioning of children diagnosed with autism •Obtain and track data to determine program effectiveness •Support and train parents on effective behavior techniques to improve behavior •Provide in-home applied behavior analysis therapy to children with autism •Use therapeutic methods including, but not limited to, discrete trial training and pivotal response training to improve behavior and social functioning of children diagnosed with autism •Obtain and track data to determine program effectiveness •Support and train parents on effective behavior techniques to improve behavior



Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

• Plumerville, AR

• School Psychology Specialist

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

  • School Psychology Specialist for Bauxite and Harmony Grove School Districts • Psychoeducational Evaluations of children 4-18 years of age • Attend and assist with evaluation committee conferences • Assist with intervention planning for students • Perform Functional Behavior Assessments and draft Behavior Intervention Plans • Assist teachers with classroom and individual behavior interventions • Consult with teachers and parents as needed • Attend and participate in Student Intervention Team meetings • Consult with teachers about Response to Intervention strategies Show less