Experience

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  Constellations Behavioral Services, LLC

  • Portsmouth, New Hampshire

  • Associate Behavioral Consultant

    • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    Assess young learners diagnosed with ASD using the VB-MAPP. Design verbal behavior programs to address barriers and skill deficits. Design and facilitate parent trainings and home programming to address behavioral, verbal and daily living skill needs in the home. Transition young learners into less restrictive environments. Train and supervise RBTs in clinical, community and home settings.

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  Nashoba Learning Group

  • Director of Vocational Services

    • 2013 - 2014

    Oversee the Vocational program, including the training program and work crew model. Oversee the Life Skills program, including: money management, grocery shopping, lunch out and exercise. Develop and implement curriculum for a variety of group lessons, including: calendar, current events, lunch with peers, as well as a variety of recreation and leisure activities (music, art, drama, dance, sports, games, electronics, etc.) Mentor Vocational Case Managers and Group Leaders to implement curriculum and develop clinical skills. Conduct research and present at upcoming BABAT conference at UMass Amherst in the fall and the ABAI conference in Chicago next spring.

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  Nashoba Learning Group

  • Vocational Clinical Director

    • 2009 - 2012

    Conduct baseline assessment of student's vocational skills. Develop teaching strategies to teach a variety of vocational skills in the following domains: clerical, assembly, janitorial, hospitality, retail and laundry. Develop and present a Vocation and Life Skills Assessment at the Applied Behavior Analysis International conference in Seattle, WA. Provide feedback and training to staff.

  • Clinical Director

    • 2008 - 2009

    Present to parents monthly at school as well as consult to home on a monthly basis. Present to parents, specials and school district at IEP and other team meetings. Assess staff performance and provide feedback. Mentor and develop clinical staff. Conduct research and present at various conferences.

  • Lead ABA Therapist

    • 2007 - 2008

    Lead a team of up to 4 teachers for 2 students with differing profiles, both behaviorally and academically. Develop individualized teaching programs and train therapist to implement.

  • ABA Therapist

    • 2006 - 2007

    Teach a variety of academic and life skills using the principles of applied behavior analysis. Skills include functional math, social skills, speech and language, ADLs, exercise and community.

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  Melmark

  • ABA Therapist

    • 2005 - 2006

    Teach students with autism various activities of daily living, including: personal hygiene skills, household chores, meal preparation and leisure skills, in a residential setting.