Lead Behavior Analyst
University of Oklahoma
Total years of experience :23 years, 6 months
I currently teach courses, conduct research in training families, and consult with school districts.
September, 2012- Present Norman Public Schools
Consultant (Independent Contract)
August, 2010-Present Oklahoma Autism Network, OUHSC
Lead Behavior Analyst/Adjunct Assistant Professor
August 2008-July, 2010 Easter Seals Oklahoma, OKC
Director of Clinical Services: Overseeing the therapeutic programs under the medical rehabilitation program (part-time)
Graduate Research Assistant
* Spring 2010: An appointment of .25 FTE with Dr. Gregg Garn. The research experience includes: Reviewing manuscripts, compiling data, reviewing grants, and reviewing the literature.
Consultant
* Worked as an assistant behavior consultant (conducting assessments, program development, data collection, and training) with Dr. Rita Chandler August, 2004-August 2009.
Instructor
* Spring 2009: An appointment of .25 FTE with Dr. Kendra Williams-Diehm. The research experience included: Telephone surveys, conducting surveys, entering data on Microsoft Access, and conducting literature reviews.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
* Spring 2009: Teaching EDSP 4623 (Curriculum and Techniques for Students with Mild-Moderate Disabilities)
* Fall 2008: Teaching EDSP 4743 (Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities) Co-teaching EDSP 5403 Exceptional Infant/Toddler.
* Spring 2008: Teaching EDSP 4623 (Curriculum and Techniques for Students with Mild-Moderate Disabilities) . EDSP 4890 (Advanced Practicum in Special Education), and EDSP 3890 (Introductory Practicum in SPED)
* Armenian General Benevolent Union, New York, NY, scholarship granted for the academic year 2007-2008.
* Fall 2007: Teaching EDSP 4513 (Assessment for Eligibility and Program Planning), EDSP 4743 (Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities), EDSP 4890 (Advanced Practicum in Special Education)
* Spring 2007: Teaching EDSP 3890 (Introductory Practicum in SPED)
* Fall 2006: Teaching EDSP 4723 (Teaching Techniques in a Functional Curriculum), and EDSP 4890 (Advanced Practicum in Special Education)
* Fall 2004 to spring 2006: Teaching the discussion sections of EDSP 3054 (Exceptional learners)
* Spring 2004: Teaching EDSP 3054, Introductory Practicum, 3890 and Advanced Practicum 4890.
* Fall 2003: Teaching Practicum EDSP 3890, and 4890.
* Fall 2003 to spring 2004: Working with Dr. Lovett as a graduate Teaching Assistant and generating Electronic version of Evaluation forms in Adobe format and posting them on the Blackboard to enhance instructional technology.
Certified Teacher
• 1993 Certificate in an ESL Testing and Evaluation Workshop, Beirut, Lebanon.
Technical Assistant
• Training the teachers on Autism and strategies to work with students with autism in Gans Public Schools, Gans, Ok.
• Training staff based on ABA methodologies for the Autism therapeutic center for Easter Seals, Ok.
• Training families of children with disabilities and tutors who work as an ABA tutor in home settings under Dr. Rita Chandler's supervision, since August, 2007.
• Training for Edmond Public Schools "Teaching Assistants II" with Dr. Rita Chandler "Verbal behavior, prompting, & data collection." August, 2007.
• Training parents and home tutors to work with young children with Autism based on Applied Behavior Analysis strategies.
Awards and Scholarships Received
An exhaustive list of honors and scholarships is listed in my resume.
Spring 2006-2012 University of Oklahoma, Norman Ph.D. in Special Education
Spring 2011 University of Oklahoma, Norman Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
2003-2005 University of Oklahoma, Norman M. ED. in Special Education
2002-2003 Haigazian University Kantari, Beirut, Lebanon Graduate Study in Special Education as a Part Time Student.
1998-2002 Haigazian University Kantari, Beirut, Lebanon B. A. in Education and Teaching Diploma * Dean's Honor List