Melissa Kahn, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Clinical Operations at Brightlight Behavior Group LLC
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(386) 825-5501
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Pleasanton, California, United States, US
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Credentials

  • CPR First Aide
    Adams Safety Training
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
    Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Clinical Operations
      • Jul 2021 - Present

    • Associate Program Director
      • May 2019 - Jul 2021

      I manage therapy programs for children using ABA methodologies. I create document templates, provide behavior training's for Behavior Technicians and parent. In addition I provide direct care behavior therapies for the children and families we serve. I conduct assessments, create treatment plans, provide progress updates on a regular basis, and develop behavior support plans on an as needed basis. We work with children and families creating a programs for their child's specific needs. Working along with the family for generalization of acquired skills and family education. Show less

    • Clinical Specialist
      • Mar 2016 - May 2019

    • Home Care Provider
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

      I provide respite services for families with children that have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The services are in their home allowing time for them to do other activities. I work with the children on daily living skills, safety training, socialization with their peers, and the ability to get along with family members I provide respite services for families with children that have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The services are in their home allowing time for them to do other activities. I work with the children on daily living skills, safety training, socialization with their peers, and the ability to get along with family members

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Home Care Provider
      • Nov 2011 - Jun 2021

      I provide weekend supportive living care for adults with Intellectual disabilities. We go on community outings, working on daily living skills and self help skills at home. I provide transportation to group events like special Olympics ad RADD activities. I provide weekend supportive living care for adults with Intellectual disabilities. We go on community outings, working on daily living skills and self help skills at home. I provide transportation to group events like special Olympics ad RADD activities.

    • Noon Supervisior
      • Mar 2006 - May 2018

      I supervisor first thru fifth grade children during lunch time recess. I provide assistance with problem solving, crisis intervention, curriculum activities and safety. I supervisor first thru fifth grade children during lunch time recess. I provide assistance with problem solving, crisis intervention, curriculum activities and safety.

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Supportive living
      • Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

      I assist with meal prep for two adult males living on their own who have Down's syndrome. Provide transportation to Special Olympic events and weekend outings. I assist with meal prep for two adult males living on their own who have Down's syndrome. Provide transportation to Special Olympic events and weekend outings.

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Behavior Interventionist
      • Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

      I work with children that have autism. I assist in developing treatment plans that help these children relate and function in world around them. I work I one to one with the children in their home. I work with children that have autism. I assist in developing treatment plans that help these children relate and function in world around them. I work I one to one with the children in their home.

  • PUSD - Hearst
    • Kids Club Program
    • Teacher
      • Apr 2005 - May 2013

      Before and afterschool program Before and afterschool program

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Toddler Teacher
      • Apr 1999 - Feb 2004

      Plan and implement age appropriate curriculum for toddlers and children with special needs as part of the early intervention component. Plan and implement age appropriate curriculum for toddlers and children with special needs as part of the early intervention component.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Director
      • Jan 1996 - Apr 1999

      I was the assistant to the Executive Director and over saw five residential group homes for autistic children and adults. I was the assistant to the Executive Director and over saw five residential group homes for autistic children and adults.

    • Youth Coordinator
      • 1990 - 1996

      Plan activities for children ages 5-10 with special needs in a before and after school type of setting. The program was for children ages 5-22yrs diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Plan activities for children ages 5-10 with special needs in a before and after school type of setting. The program was for children ages 5-22yrs diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

Education

  • Arizona State University
    Master's of Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
    2018 - 2019
  • Arizona State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
    2015 - 2017
  • Chabot College
    Associate of Arts (AA), Developmental Disabilities
    1991 - 1996
  • Las Positas College
    Certificate, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    1988 - 1993
  • Amador Valley
    high school dipolma, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    1984 - 1988

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