Associate Director of the Upper School for a 1:1 school for children on the Autism SpectrumResponsibilities include: - Working in conjunction with the Director of the Upper School to shape new policies and procedures related to daily school operations- Supervising the assessment of students- Supervising the creation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)- Creating Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) according to the principles of ABA- Supervising the implementation of educational and behavior plans- Staff training- Screening and assessment of applicants

Educational supervisor in a 1:1 school for students on the Autism spectrum, specializing in applied behavior analysis (ABA): - Supervised the creation and implementation of behavior plans and individualized education plans of adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. - Provided direct instruction to students on a daily basis.

- Provide direct instruction to teenage students on the Autism Spectrum, using the principles of ABA- Supervise classroom staff - Create and supervise the implementation of behavior intervention plans- Assess students- Assist in the creation of Individualized Education Plans

I provide in home, one on one behavioral therapy for children on the autism spectrum. I focus on teaching life skills, language, social skills and reducing intensive behavior such as aggression and self-injury. I also provide training to parents and caregivers, in order to improve therapeutic outcomes and minimize the need for long-term professional care in the home. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed to practice in New York.

- Conducted assessments of new clients using multiple assessment tools such as the VB-MAPP, Essential for Living, FAI, and others- Made recommendations on the number of treatment hours and total duration of treatment- Designed and organized home-based programs based on assessment results- Wrote behavior interventions and skill acquisition programs for use in home programs- Supervised therapists in their delivery of ABA therapy - Supervised parent training- Oversaw proper implementation of goals - Reviewed data with therapists on a weekly basis and modified programs based on data- Conducted home visits- Wrote daily session notes- Prepared monthly and quarterly data reports- Provided direct service to clients as needed- Maintained client confidentiality

•Conduct assessments of new clients using the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) and VB-MAPP.•Make recommendations for number of treatment and supervision hours.•Select programs based on assessment results.•Design and organize home-based programs that include life skills, functional communication, social, and emotional skills.•Supervise paraprofessionals in their delivery of ABA therapy and oversee implementation of goals.•Collect inter-observer agreement data and ensure treatment integrity.•Data based decision-making and responsive program adjustment.

• Utilized the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach academic, social, and life skills to a six-year-old boy with Autism.• Managed data collection and made data based decisions in adjusting program implementation.• Supervised and collaborated with other ABA therapists on a weekly basis.• Held monthly meetings with parents and therapists to discuss treatment progress and address concerns.• Consulted at child’s school to address off task behaviors and toileting issues.• Facilitated a regular Saturday morning play date with another boy with Autism to increase social skills.

• Developed and implemented a socialization enrichment class for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.• Utilized the principles of ABA to increase social skills of 6 children, ages 4 to 7 years old.• Taught turn taking games, joint attention skills, cooperative skills, and increased attending skills.• Incorporated parent training to enable parents to facilitate social situations in other contexts.

• Used the principles of ABA to teach academic, social and life skills.• Received training in Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP).• Assisted in developing, modifying and implementing behavior plans by conducting functional behavior assessments, and continually collecting and evaluating data.• Made data based treatment decisions to determine the course of skill acquisition programs.• Collected weekly inter-observer agreement data to ensure treatment integrity.• Acted as case manager for a student, maintaining his data book, coordinating with other therapists to ensure proper treatment implementation, and participating in case management meetings with parents.• Participated in weekly classroom meetings with colleagues to evaluate student progress, discuss problems and barriers to effective treatment and create solutions to address those problems.• Attended monthly professional development meetings.