Highly skilled Behavioral Education and Consultation, with in-depth experience gained in providing outstanding Special Education Therapy as well as Classroom Instruction,

seeking challenging assignment

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) ~ Executive Functioning Strategies ~ ABA-Based Program Design and Implementation ~ Behavior Management Plan (BIP) Design and Implementation ~ Colleague Interaction ~ Learning Strategies/Intervention Analysis ~ Teacher/Administrator Interface/Collaboration ~ Program/Strategies/Faculty Assessment ~ IEP Development ~ Data-Driven Outcomes Analysis ~ Personnel Supervision and Direction ~ Communication Program Development for Non-Verbal Students

  Master in Professional Studies, Bachelor of Arts and State of New York Certifications in Special Education (K-12), Regular Education (K-6), ATS-W and LAST

  Exceptionally focused on providing highest levels of direction and support regarding the intellectual and emotional development of students

  Consistently employ outstanding skills in observation and data-driven outcomes analysis to develop well-considered assessments as precursors to designing crucial forward planning and determining best-possible therapeutic methodologies

  Particular strengths in forming collaborative working partnerships with clients and other involved individuals including teachers and parents, with goal of maximizing outcomes within the framework of teamwork, performance excellence and continuous improvement

Achieve Beyond, White Plains, NY 2014 Present

Behavior Intervention Services / Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

         Lead design and implementation of array of Executive Functioning Strategies; continually collaborate/consult with staff personnel as well as teachers and other colleagues on daily basis.

         Successfully design, implement and oversee array of ABA-based programs; also design/implement behavior management plans (BIP).

Greenwich Educational Group, Stamford, CT 2012 - 2014

Consultant

         For this educational consulting organization, worked closely with teachers/educational support staff and performed insightful and detailed analyses of client learning strategies and intervention methodologies.

         Steered multiple meetings with teachers/administrators that provided supportive environment for discussing multiple innovative strategies, customized behavioral planning and specialized materials.

Theracare, New Rochelle, NY 2002 2013

Special Education Therapist

         In this long-term assignment, provided exemplary consultative support for multiple school districts; assessed existing programs, educational strategies and therapeutic skills and strengths of current faculty personnel and often provided instruction for educational assistants.

         Worked closely with classroom teachers in strengthening classroom management capabilities and directed social skills classes; also coached/mentored Therapists and faculty members toward improving IEP customization and the development of interventions toward the goal of greater positive outcomes.

         Skillfully developed continuous improvement baseline utilizing data-driven outcomes analysis and applied behavior analysis; designed/implemented ABA-based programs and behavior management strategies and planned monthly school home-based meetings, including providing family training/parent coaching.

         Employed subject matter expertise in continually building working partnerships with schools to include sharing ownership of plans/actions as well as accepting accountability and responsibility for outcomes.

         Considered to be catalyst for positive change; constantly supported and encouraged the exploration of new ideas/concepts while building consensus among stakeholders.

Stamford Public School District, Stamford, CT 2001 2002

Special Education Teacher, Autism (ABA), Westover Elementary School

         Expertly employed ABA methodologies and administered ABLLS assessments; developed well-considered IEPs for students and oversaw work performance while providing crucial instruction for team of six Paraprofessional personnel.

         Diligently reviewed and analyzed data-driven outcomes to design methods to increase program effectiveness and consistently interfaced with other interdisciplinary team members in working toward common goal/vision.

City of Port Chester, Port Chester, NY 1999 2000

Head Teacher, After School Program, Carver Center

         Successfully planned, organized and facilitated broad scope of after-school activities including multiple field trips to wide array of locations and settings; directed daily work performance of three Assistants.

         Tasked to design and record system to monitor student progress and participated with school administrators in weekly meetings that focused on student achievements.

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

Master in Professional Studies, 2000

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

Bachelor of Arts, 1995

State of New York Certifications

Special Education (K-12)

Regular Education (K-6)

ATS-W, LAST