Experience

Purdue Global

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  • Dec 2018 - Present



Key Behavior Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2021

  • Develops treatment and behavior intervention plans for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder being served in home and school settings, in a manner that is consistent with best practices, while meeting the requirements for each individual funding source (insurance, private pay, and schools). • Trains and supervises Registered Behavior Technicians, including those working towards board certification, to ensure high quality ABA therapy and treatment fidelity. • Conducts skill and language assessments, including PEAK, ABLLS-R, AFLS, VB-MAPP, PDD-BI, and the Essentials for Living, as well as conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and/or Functional Analyses to obtain data for the development of treatment appropriate for the learner. Show less



UPMC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Mar 2017 - May 2017

  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments of new patients for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals • Assessed changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization programs, and incorporates these into treatment plans and treatment plan review • Implemented, improved, and adapted concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients, along with training and coaching residential staff members • Created treatment plans that include an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients serviced by the program, while also monitoring therapeutic progress and initiating recommendations for referral and continuing care Show less



Cornerstone Autism Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Monitored and supervised staff members who are operating under performance improvement plans by providing one-on-one support and consistent feedback, ensuring best-in-class delivery of ABA therapy to Cornerstone clients• Developed, organized and conducted training sessions for staff members on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior principles, providing necessary preparation towards the Registered Behavioral Technician certification• Participated in new hire selection procedure, including the candidate interview and evaluation process to ensure the on-boarding of high quality staff members Show less

• Clinical Coordinator

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Managed a caseload of eight children, ranging in age from 2 to 5 years, creating and organizing necessary programming based on the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)• Supervised and mentored sixteen Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists daily to ensure accurate implementation of clients’ programming and individualized behavior intervention plans• Corresponded with, and conducted meetings with clients’ parents and caregivers to report developmental progression and to discuss further interventions, assuring families’ expectations were met Show less

• Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist (ABA Therapist)

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Implemented one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming with a variety of individuals, ranging in age from 2 to 18 years, in order to develop skills across areas of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)• Executed behavior intervention plans written specifically for each client to help decrease problematic behaviors and enrich appropriate replacement behaviors• Communicated with parents and caregivers, Clinical Coordinators, and co-therapists to guarantee generalization of clients’ skills and to convey future areas for skill development Show less



Bradford Woods, Riley Summer Camp

• Martinsville, Indiana

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Collaborated with the Recreation Therapy department to schedule and organize ten weeks of summer camp instruction to benefit campers with a variety of disabilities and illnesses • Mentored program instructors to ensure appropriate activities in order to support campers’ individually unique needs and abilities • Communicated with sponsors from the Riley Children’s Hospital Foundation and other organizations for each weekly summer camp, organizing donations and consultation with media Show less



Cumberland Therapy Services, LLC

• Exeter Township School District, Reading, Pennsylvania

• Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Implemented treatment plans established by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist and emulated therapy based upon each student’s speech goal, according to their Individualized Education Plan • Interacted with students of the Multiple Disabilities Support classroom, mirroring supervising Speech Pathologist’s therapy plan in order to benefit each individual student’s specific needs • Created a structured social environment for students at the Junior High level diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to emphasize social skills within their daily environment Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters Program

• Bloomington, Indiana

• Big Sister Volunteer

  • Oct 2008 - May 2011

  •Worked one-on-one with an elementary age student by assisting him on academic and social challenges in order to improve his classroom performance •Assisted in his speech therapy by working on exercises to improve his language impairment •Provided consultation to his teacher enabling her to understand how to help him reach his personal and academic goals •Worked one-on-one with an elementary age student by assisting him on academic and social challenges in order to improve his classroom performance •Assisted in his speech therapy by working on exercises to improve his language impairment •Provided consultation to his teacher enabling her to understand how to help him reach his personal and academic goals



Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority

• Philanthropy Chairman

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  •Executed successful philanthropy events to raise money in support for the organization of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)•Organized service and philanthropic events for the women of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority resulting in increased volunteer involvement in Monroe County, Indiana •Effectively communicated with CASA representatives and other Philanthropy Chairpersons, resulting in more effective fundraising events

• Vice President of Membership

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • As an Executive Board member, planned and organized annual recruiting effort, resulting in a clear and concise understanding of the process within the chapter • Led an organization of 111 women through workshops and delegated tasks to ensure completion of a successful recruitment year • As a liaison to the Panhellenic community, ensured that chapter members as well as advisors were fully informed and supportive of the process• Received the nomination of Excellence in Membership and Recruitment from National Headquarters for effective execution of the office of Vice President of Membership Show less



Bradford Woods Summer Camp, Riley Children’s Hospital

• Martinsville, Indiana

• Program Instructor and Camp Counselor

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  •Worked hands-on with children and adults with disabilities, helping them to achieve their personal goals •Planned, organized, and supervised a program of instructional and recreational horse-and-barn activities, ensuring that each participant’s needs were met •Engaged each child in programs according to their social, emotional, and physical ability levels resulting in therapeutic exercises designed to enhance their well-being •Worked hands-on with children and adults with disabilities, helping them to achieve their personal goals •Planned, organized, and supervised a program of instructional and recreational horse-and-barn activities, ensuring that each participant’s needs were met •Engaged each child in programs according to their social, emotional, and physical ability levels resulting in therapeutic exercises designed to enhance their well-being