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EDUCATION

UBC, M.Ed Special Education – Behaviour Disorders                                                                                                                                         November 2021

Capilano University, BA Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism                                                                                                                                      April 2018

Fanshawe College, Developmental Service Worker Diploma                                                                                                                                      April 2015 Centennial Secondary School, Dogwood Certificate of Graduation                                                                                                                            June 2011

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

CBI Consultants, Burnaby BC: June 2020 – October 2023

Behaviour Consultant

  • Carry a caseload of individuals who have a variety of support needs, abilities and ages

  • Completes functional behaviour assessments, develop an evidence-based person-centred behaviour support plan (BSP), train team such that the team can independently maintain the BSP with fidelity within a limited contract-based time frame

  • Write and monitors safety plans as needed

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams to bring about a reduction in the frequency, intensity and duration of the individuals challenging behaviour

  • Train and monitor for the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans that increases overall Quality of Life and decrease the use of challenging behaviour

  • 1000 hours of BCBA Supervised Fieldwork in telehealth, community, and family settings                                 

Parley Services, Vancouver BC: January 2017 – June 2020

Associate Behaviour Consultant and Service Manager

  • Assess, design, support, and monitor implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans with adults between the ages of 21 - 70 with Developmental Disability, Acquired Brain Injury and Comorbid Diagnosis in residential and community settings

  • Staff training and observation using behavioural techniques

  • Enable and empower person centered client goals and successful interdependence

  • Be available for emergent behaviour situations

  • Develop specific and individualized systems for data collection for each client

  • Graph and analyze client data using excel. Implement data driven decision making regarding treatment plans

  • Prepare and present progress reports and trend analysis of client improvement during intervention

  • 600 hours of BCBA Supervised Fieldwork in Healthcare setting such as psychiatric hospital settings, neurorehabilitation, and gerontology (Fraser Health)

 

Arcus Community Recourses, Maple Ridge, BC: May 2016 - Aug 2017

Behaviour Interventionist

  • Provide direct support and behavioural interventions in Applied Behaviour Analysis teaching home environment for youth and adults aged 9 - 30 for behaviours such as OCD, Pica, Self-Injurious Behaviour, and aggression

  • Assisted in conducting functional analysis and preference assessments

 

 

MCFD under BCBA Supervision: January 2012 - September 2016

Behaviour Interventionist

  • Implementing behavioral interventions for children with ASD between age 3 - 12

  • Instructed verbal behaviour, safety, hygiene, health and wellness skills

  • Supported functional communication development using alternative augmentative communication devices

Hyde Creak Recreation Centre, Port Coquitlam, BC: September 2012 - May 2016

Aquatic Attendant/Swim Instructor

  • Taught swimming lessons and safety skills

  • Monitored patron and environmental safety

Camp Jubilee, North Vancouver, BC: June 2012 - August 2013

Head Lifeguard/Camp Counselor

  • Ensure water safety and first aid when needed

 

PRACTICUM AND PROGRAM PLACEMENT

Parley Services, Vancouver, BC

BCaBA Intensive practicum under the supervision of Bobbi Hoadly, BCBA

  • 10 hours, adults with Developmental Disability, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health Disorders and Comorbid Diagnosis

Arcus Community Resources, Maple Ridge, BC

BCaBA intensive practicum supervised by Sharon Baxter, BCBA and Katie Allen, BCBA

  • 350 hours, children and adults in ABA teaching homes

Ashley Oaks Public School, London, Ontario

Educational Assistant

  • 380 hours, children with Developmental Disability age 6 - 13

DALE Brain Injury Services, Cornerstone Clubhouse, London, Ontario​

  • 80 hours, Adults with Acquired Brain Injury

MCFD Behaviour Interventionist, Coquitlam, BC

Behaviour Interventionist BCBA supervision by Courtney Phillips, BCBA

  • 95 hours, Children age 3 - 8 on the Autism Spectrum

 

VOLUNTEER WORK AND ACTIVITIES

  • BC-ABA Student Alliance Representative 2015 - 2017

  • BC-ABA conference 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018

  • UBC Research Assistant - An evaluation of stimulus presentation arrangements on children's acquisition of listener behaviour - July 2016 - September 2016

  • Fanshawe College Developmental Service Worker Class Representative 2015

  • Hockey/Swimming/Dance/Ringette (Over 20 years) - Teamwork, leadership skills and community involvement

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention and Mandt training

  • Privacy and Information Sharing: Awareness Training for Contractors/Service Providers

  • Extensive professional development in Acceptance and Commitment Training

 

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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