Sage Park

• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments to identify individual’s behaviors of concerns and then develop goals to target those behaviors
• Complete record reviews and interviews with caregivers and conduct observations across activities and settings
• Identify patterns surrounding behaviors and develop interventions to prevent problems, teach skills and respond effectively
• Develop a comprehensive written behavior support plan
• Provide training for caregivers and behavior assistants using modeling and feedback and coach their implementation of the behavior plan
• Gather data on child behavior, skill development and life changes for use in monitoring and reporting progress and to determine adjustments to services as necessary
• Present behavior plans and supporting documentation to Local Review Committee for approval
• Provide direct service to consumers through implementation of the behavior intervention plan
• Interview, hire and supervise Behavior Assistants in all aspects of their job
• Lead behavior support teams consisting of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Behavior Assistants, Support Coordinators, Speech Pathologists and caregivers
• Responsible for writing service notes for billing of Medicaid, MedWaiver and private insurance companies

• Responsible for the education of high school students with ASD following the Sunshine State Standards
• Assessed student’s academic and social/emotional skills and needs using a variety of standardized and informal assessment tools.
• Wrote and implemented Individualized Education Plan documents in compliance with CT state standards.
• Developed and implemented behavior specific and grade appropriate curriculum and lessons.
• Worked with students on transition planning and vocational training and placement
• Delivered direct instruction in the classroom.
• Conducted Planning and Placement Team meetings to evaluate student accomplishments and determine goals and objectives.
• Provided supervision to para-professionals in the classroom.
• Maintained documentation and tracking records as required by state and program.
• Responsible for implementation of new, federal, educational initiatives
• Assisted in researching, developing and implementing new curriculum
• Created and implemented behavior modification plans incorporating student specific needs.

•Responsible for the education of high school students using content standards set forth by the state of CT for High School English and Math as a classroom co-teacher.
•Assesses student’s academic and social/emotional skills and needs using a variety of standardized and informal assessment tools.
•Writes and implements Individualized Education Plan documents in compliance with CT state standards.
•Member of the Assistive Technology Team, specializing in the use of technology to benefit students with special needs in the school environment.
•Develops and implements behavior specific and grade appropriate curriculum and lessons.
•Modifies student assignments as appropriate for academic needs.
•Delivers direct instruction in the classroom.
•Conducts Planning and Placement Team meetings to evaluate student accomplishments and determine goals and objectives.
•Provides supervision to para-professionals in the classroom.
•Maintains documentation and tracking records as required by state and program.
•Responsible for implementation of new, federal, educational initiatives (SRBI: Scientific Research Based Interventions/RTI: Response to Intervention).
•Member of SRBI/RTI committee; charged with designing and implementing SRBI/RTI at Lyme-Old Lyme High School.
•Creates and implements behavior modification plans incorporating student specific needs.

Mount Saint John is a residential treatment program that offers child-centered and family-focused services to adolescent boys ages 12-18 who, for various reasons, need to live outside their home communities. The Step Up! program model gives the young men at Mount Saint John the chance to learn skills that will equip them to succeed in their placement with the program, in their communities and in life.

•Responsible for the education of students using content standards set forth by the state of CT for Middle and High School Math.
•Maintained communication and collaborated with state and town law enforcement members, probation workers and Department of Child and Family Service workers to support student success.
•Assessed student’s academic and social/emotional skills and needs using a variety of standardized and informal assessment tools.
•Wrote and implemented Individualized Education Plan documents in compliance with CT state standards.
•Developed and implemented behavior specific and grade appropriate curriculum and lessons.
•Conducted Planning and Placement Team meetings to evaluate student accomplishments and determine goals and objectives.
•Provided supervision to para-professionals in the classroom and support staff in the school building.
•Maintained documentation and tracking records as required by state and program.
•Created and implemented behavior modification plans incorporating student specific needs.
•Responsible for ensuring the safety of students in crisis using crisis intervention training along a continuum from speaking through physical restraint.

Boys and Girls Village is a multi-service mental health and behavioral health organization with locations in Milford, Waterbury and Bridgeport. Boys & Girls Village provides a continuum of services for children who struggle with a wide range of emotional problems, including psychiatric disorders, severe emotional disturbances, developmental difficulties, and various learning and social disabilities.

•Responsible for educating middle school students using content standards set forth by the state of CT for all subject areas.
•Responsible for assessment of students’ academic and social/emotional skills.
•Responsible for ensuring the safety of students in crisis using crisis intervention training along a continuum from speaking through physical restraint.
•Maintained communication and collaborated with Department of Child and Family Service workers to support student success.
•Developed and implemented IEP documents.
•Developed behavior specific and grade appropriate curriculum.
•Conducted annual PPT meetings to evaluate student’s accomplishments and determine goals and objectives.
•Provided supervision to para-professionals in the classroom.
•Provided academic, social/emotional, and behavioral support to students using the Boys Town Model.
•Communicated with parents or guardians regarding issues pertinent to student academic goals.
•Maintained documentation and tracking records as required by state and program