Katherine Decotiis Wiedemann Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

• Evaluated existing special education programs in school districts and implemented recommendations for improved efficacy;• Conducted frequent Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Functional Analyses (FA) for students with behavior issues ranging from mild to severe;• Provided individual consultation for individual students with autism, learning disabilities, emotional impairments and behavior concerns;• Reported directly to the Director of Special Services for the district;• Responsible for training teachers, paraprofessionals, related therapists andchild study team members in the methodologies and principles of ABA;• Attended eligibility and re-evaluation meetings and provided input towardsstudent IEPs;• Created and presented relevant in-service training modules for up to 200 staffmembers.

Stirling, Nj

• Performed initial assessments of insurance-based clients using formal assessment tools such as VB-MAPP, AFLS, Rethink, ABLLS;• Formulated therapeutic treatment plans and managed insurance authorizations;• Created and supervised individualized programs of children aged 16 months – 14 years in both center-based and home-based ABA settings; expertise in functional communication, challenging behaviors, autism/OCD co-morbidity;• Conducted routine presentations about the efficacy of ABA to pediatric and neurology groups at local medical centers and hospitals;• Provided clinical supervision and hands-on training to therapists; • Facilitated home and community-based parent training.

Livingston, Nj

• Maintained and updated individualized programming for private clients receiving home and community-based ABA therapy;• Provided clinical training to therapists and supervised integrity of data collection;• Delivered parent training on generalization and maintenance of acquired skills andbehavior modifications.

Wilton, Ct

• Provided ABA therapy to clients of various ages under the supervision of a BCBA;• Developed and implemented social skills groups using theory of mind practices;• Collected, graphed and analyzed data on a daily basis;• Collaborated with other specialists to ensure progress across environments.

Gillette, Nj

• Acted as lead teacher in a higher-profile self-contained ABA preschool program for children on the autism spectrum aged 3-6;• Designed and implemented skill acquisition programs using the ABLLS;• Managed and delegated responsibility to four classroom paraprofessionals;• Designed and implemented behavior plans, modifying when necessary.

Madison, Nj

• Provided in-class support for 6th and 8th grade science classes and modified content for students with developmental disabilities as per his/her IEP;• Taught 6th and 8th grade resource room classes, focusing on student organization and personal independence related to academics.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Special Education

Bcba, Behavior Analysis

Master Of Arts In Teaching - Mat, Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta President (English Honors Society) Scribblers Literary Magazine (Editor) Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theater

Activities and Societies: Hammerkatz Sketch Comedy Troupe