Scheduled appointments and completed intake assessments using a standardized assessment tool (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths), analyzed data and compiled reports for client files as necessary.Managed and maintained a heavy caseload of over 100 families of children with autism, ie. responded to phone calls, emails and meeting requests; facilitated service coordination with other professionals with and on behalf of families; assisted with family planning and goal setting; assisted with system and resource navigation etc. Assisted families with completing application forms ie for government funding and made external referrals for additional services to support individual family need.Consulted with school professionals regarding individual client programming with the aim of service coordination and support.Proficiently used MS Word, Excel and Outlook.Maintained a flexible working schedule in order to serve clients’ based on need.

Designing and monitoring treatment plans.Implementing individualized intervention plans based on Dr. Gregory Hanley's work on Functional Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behaviour to reduce challenging behaviours and increase new skill developmentConducting observational assessments and parent interviews to inform adaptations to group curriculum aimed at teaching skills relevant to each child and his/her familyGathering and analyzing treatment data and complete service reportsLeading parent training and education to promote generalization and maintenance of client skillsConsulting with school professionals regarding individual client programming with the aim of service coordination Working closely with support staff in groups to ensure clients receive service that matches their individual needs.

Developed and delivered clinical group sessions in the areas of communication, behaviour management, emotional regulation, social and interpersonal skills and daily living skills to children with autism.Monitored client progress by collecting and analyzing data on a regular basis. Consulted with supervisors and coworkers to adjust services as needed for clients.

Taught a classroom of 6 children diagnosed with autism. Planned and implemented specialized lessons, differentiated for each student, using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the Ontario Curriculum. Organized field trips to practice skill generalization in the community.

Worked in many inner city schools across Birmingham as a daily supply teacher.Arrived at school for last minute calls and delivered lessons with little to no preparation.Built positive rapport with a number of schools across Birmingham and was consistently requested back to many schools including Turves Green Primary school at which I became a regular supply and weekly prep release cover teacher.

Worked as a grade 4 classroom teacher. Planned and implemented daily lessons which consistently reflected three levels of student differentiation and supported a student with autism.Developed behaviour management strategies that were effective in minimizing repetitive behaviour disturbances.Assisted in organizing special events to enrich and inspire students with their learning.Regularly attended staff training events including topics such as behaviour management, learning styles, incorporating French in the classroom etc.

Wrote new therapy programs and made revisions to existing programs for clients diagnosed with autism receiving Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI).Provided individualized instruction to children with autism that focused on academic, speech and language, social and life skills. Monitored reports and trends in data to modify client programming.Attended and participated in team meetings with psychologists, occupational therapists, program coordinators and parents to discuss curriculum and development plans for exceptional clients