Janessa Canilao, M.A., BCBA
Clinical Director (BCBA) at Autism Intervention Professionals- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)May, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
30-day Emergency Substitute Permit
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingSep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Autism Intervention Professionals
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Director (BCBA)
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Dec 2017 - Present
● Designed and implemented a wide range of ABA programs providing individualized programs for clients per medical necessity ● Conducted assessments to determine baseline and areas of concerns for clients as they enter ABA treatment ● Wrote BIPs, progress reports, addendum reports, discharge reports, and transfer reports for submittal to insurance providers (i.e., BHPN, Beacon, Anthem, Regional Centers, Cigna, and PHP) ● Coached Mid-Level Supervisors, Behavior Technicians, and caregivers (e.g., Parent Consult) on implementation of treatment programs to ensure treatment fidelity ● Interviewed parents at the onset of services to identify socially valid goals and barriers to treatment ● Delegated tasks to Mid-Level Supervisor to ensure effective and efficient collaboration on client cases Show less
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Our Lady of The Rosary School
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
• Teach second grade level ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education to a classroom of 18 students, including students with special needs • Develop and implement engaging second grade curriculum items in accordance with Common Core and the Diocese of Oakland standards • Plan and organize class field trips • Support and individualize education for special needs students in an inclusive classroom • Collaborate with colleagues to organize school-wide activities • Received literacy coaching and support from a St. Mary’s College program called Lift-Up • Analyzed student performance and adjusted lesson plans accordingly • Participated in faculty and parent conferences • Educate grades 2-8 on basic cooking skills in the afterschool Extended Learning Program Show less
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Academy of Art University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Transcript Collections Manager and Transfer Student Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
TRANSCRIPTS COLLECTIONS MANAGER • Oversee day-to-day activities of the Transcript Collections Coordinators to ensure consistency, continuity, and compliance with established University procedures • Responsible for creating strategies, plans, and workflow processes pertaining to daily transcript collection efforts • Evaluate international student transcript and determine authenticity and request translation/evaluation agency referrals as needed • Assist with incoming customer service calls and walk-ins from staff and students as needed • Coordinate workflow with Admissions and Student Services management in support of efficiency, compliance, customer service, and student retention efforts • Create benchmarks and daily goals with review and approval of Associate Registrar and ED/Registrar • Responsible for tracking and managing a portfolio of students, including daily phone/email outreach to high schools, colleges and students • Manage archival/historical records ensuring all documents are stored and retained according to University Retention of Records policy, FERPA and regulatory requirements TRANSFER STUDENT COORDINATOR (August 2015-January 2016) • Reviewed and applied transfer credit from incoming accredited college transcripts to Academy of Art University • Ensured that transfer guides were formalized and current for accredited colleges from which students transfer • Provided customer service to students, parents, and outside agencies with questions about the Academy of Art University’s transfer policies and procedures • Represented the University at seasonal Saturday events: Open Studios, Open Houses, and Transfer Days • Assisted with Office of the Registrar commencement preparation and onsite commencement day activities • Familiarized with applications such as PeopleSoft, SalesForce, ImageNow, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word Show less
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Association of Behavior Consultants, Inc.
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavior Therapist
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Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
• Provide one-on-one services for children along the Autism spectrum and other Special Needs • Teach clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, social, and critical life skills as stated in Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) • Implement each client’s ITP, in consistency with all behavioral principles, under the direction of the behavior analyst • Observe records, complete daily data sheets, summarize each session, and report daily condition and behavior of client • Consistently implement behavior plan and de-escalation techniques to reduce client’s socially inappropriate behaviors, while promoting appropriate social behaviors • Effectively respond to and manage crisis situations, to include client’s physical aggression Show less
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New Haven Unified School District
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Union City, CA
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Extended School Year Teacher, Substitute Teacher, and Para Educator
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER (June 2015-July 2015) •Managed a Special Education classroom •Created and adjusted daily schedule for classroom •Collaborated with students, parents, para educators, and administrators to help students prepare to become independently functioning adults •Implemented instruction focusing on skills maintenance and in accordance with each student’s IEP •Recorded daily attendance on Zangle and accessed IEP’s via SEIS.org SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (October 2014-June 2014) •Established an safe and educational environment for students ranging from Kindergarten to Adult School •Educated on all subjects of instruction •Versatile in methods of instruction and adjusted quickly •Adapted to lesson plans and instruction techniques to assist students with special needs •Familiarized with theories and practices of Education and Child Development •Handled behavioral issues appropriately, while maintaining an orderly classroom PARA EDUCATOR (September 2014-October 2014) •Assisted Special Education Teacher at Alvarado Middle School in a Moderate to Severe Special Day Class •Helped students develop critical life skills to better prepare them for independent living and a career •Modified IEPs and curriculum in accordance with students academic needs •Assisted students to accomplish educational goals through one-on-one and group activities/assignments Show less
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Massage Envy
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Clinic Administrator and Receptionist
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Jun 2010 - Jan 2015
• Manage clinic in absence of Clinic Administrator • Provide recommendations to Clinic Administrator to improve clinic efficiency, customer needs and overall satisfaction • Train new employees on clinic procedures and sales processes for memberships • Manage frozen and suspended accounts, to include collection matters • Assist in preparing receptionists schedules and employee payroll • Responsible for cash accountability and nightly deposits • Personally achieved highest membership sales consecutively for 11 months • Awarded Sales Associate of the Year San Francisco East Bay Region for 2011 • Specific reception duties included: first line company representative providing superior customer service with a smile, answer client phone calls, greet clients, arrange appointments, and offer memberships, prepare client paperwork prior to appointments, maintain client folders thereafter, and file and enter data of new clients into company database • Communicate to clients the membership benefits, clinic policies and procedures • Expert on company and sales benefits for all retail products • Personalize client profiles by adding relevant notations to their file to help ensure customer needs are met • Provide liaison between client and Massage Therapist and familiarize clients with clinic resources Show less
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Loveland Academy
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
In Mental Health Clinic environment, with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder: • Developed individualized educational plans, to include setting goals and preparing itineraries for children diagnosed with Autism to increase quality of life • Collaborated with Skills Trainers, Teachers, and Supervisors to further develop/polish educational plans for children • Familiarized with mental disorders such as: Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Dysthymia, Attention Deficit Disorder • Participated in various types of therapy treatment and mental health testing Show less
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Make-A-Wish Hawaii
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wish Granter and Intern
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
WISH GRANTER (August 2013-May 2014) • Conducted interviews of family members of Wish recipients for the purpose of defining the child’s most heartfelt wish • Completed necessary administrative paperwork with parents or guardians to initiate a Wish and participated in the planning of a Wish • Maintained ongoing communication with support donors such as the Wish Family, Wish Granting partner, Make-A-Wish staff, and any donors/wish resources throughout the Wish process • Acted as an ambassador for Make-A-Wish within the community • Continued interaction with Wish recipients and their families after a Wish has been executed • Adept to organizational standards and policies in support of the child’s Wish MAKE-A-WISH INTERN (August 2013-December 2013) • As a team, worked with the Wish Assist Coordinator to plan out visiting Wish Kid’s itineraries geared towards a one-of-a-kind Hawaii experience Performed office duties to include: • Use of Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Raiser’s Edge • Contacted vendors regarding requests via fax, e-mail, and phone • Assisted in preparation for fundraising events; notable events include Cirque Du Wish Gala and Jingle Rock Run, which generated $500,000 in donations. Show less
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Let Them Eat Cupcakes
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Honolulu, HI
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Baker
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May 2013 - May 2014
•Created cupcakes from start to finish with Love •Assisted in planning and execution of kid-friendly decorating events such as: Sugar Skull Social and Gingerbread house workshop •Facility Management duties: ensured a clean and friendly environment, and open/close duties of a small business •Created cupcakes from start to finish with Love •Assisted in planning and execution of kid-friendly decorating events such as: Sugar Skull Social and Gingerbread house workshop •Facility Management duties: ensured a clean and friendly environment, and open/close duties of a small business
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Hawaii Pacific University
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Student Worker
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
•Reported to College of Business Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Dean’s Administrative Assistant •Managed changes to the College Of Business Administration website •Office duties included: creating Power Point presentations, use of Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and filing and shredding •Reported to College of Business Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Dean’s Administrative Assistant •Managed changes to the College Of Business Administration website •Office duties included: creating Power Point presentations, use of Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and filing and shredding
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Serenity and Massage
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Honolulu, HI
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Receptionist
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Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
• First line company representative provided superior customer service with a smile • Answered client phone calls (multiple extensions), greet clients, arrange appointments, and offer memberships • Prepared client paperwork prior to appointments, maintain client folders thereafter • Filed and entered data of new clients into company database • Updated client information as needed • Maintained a clean and professional front desk area, therapy rooms, common areas and store room • Communicated to clients membership benefits, clinic policies and procedures • Expert on company and sales benefits for all retail products • Personalized client profiles by adding relevant notations to their file to help ensure customer needs are met • Provided liaison between client and Massage Therapist and familiarize clients with clinic resources Show less
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Cinemark
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Box Office Cashier
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Jan 2008 - Feb 2011
• Held responsible for cash accountability, to include the handling refunds and exchanges • Answered telephones and provided movie summaries to customers • Provided customer service to thousands of customers daily • Held responsible for cash accountability, to include the handling refunds and exchanges • Answered telephones and provided movie summaries to customers • Provided customer service to thousands of customers daily
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Ball State University
Master of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Emphasis in Autism -
2012 - 2014
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology -
2009 - 2012
Ohlone College
Transfer Student, Psychology
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