E. BRADY BEACH

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EXPERIENCE

LEARNERS COMPASS Fort Lee, NJ

Mar. 2011-Present B ehavior Analyst/Consultant

Providing behavior analytic services to children i n their homes and

local public school districts.

Provide weekly ABA program coordination in client /students home/classroom.

Develop and monitor appropriate ABA programs, goals and objectives for each client.

Make recommend ations for physically structuring the home/school settings to minimize the

opportunity for negative behaviors.

Conduct formalized Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA’s) to provide baseline data for

BIPs.

Work with school staff to develop and implement BIP ’s across settings.

Review behavioral and program data, and update programs accordingly.

Train team members on clients/students individualized ABA programs and BIP.

Conduct monthly team “Clinic” to review programs and model appropriate implementation

with family members and all therapists.

Attend CST meetings and determine appropriate behavioral needs of particular students .

Provide classroom and district wide trainings and workshops on a variety of different topics.

Conduct independent evaluations for families and school districts.

WYCKOFF FAMILY YMCA Wyckoff, NJ

Dec. 2010-Present Autism Specialist

Develop and implement autism specific recreational programs.

Serve as director of Camp Rising Stars, a 4 week camp for 40 children, ages 5-12 with

autism spectrum disorder.

Develop curriculum for a variety of programs for children on the spectrum.

Consult with Y staff to encourage integration of persons with autism into mainstreamed

programs.

Develop and run parent workshops on a variety of autism related topics.

Develop and run after school social skills group for children in grades K-5 with ASD.

Utilize a blended approach to intervention and programing, combining aspects of ABA,

TEACCH, PECS and Incidental Teaching.

ABOVE AND BEYOND LEARING GROUP Wyckoff, NJ

Oct. 2010-Present B ehavior Analyst/Consultant

Providing behavior analytic services to children in home and

local public school districts.

Work with school staff and home based team members to develop and implement Behavioral

Intervention Plans (BIP’s).

Conduct formalize functional behavior assessments to provide baseline data for BIP’s

Consult with Child Study Team members on appropriate goals and objectives for students with

behavioral and learning deficits.

Make recommendations for physically structuring the classroom and home s etting to minimize the

opportunity for negative behaviors.

Review weekly academic and behavioral data weekly, and update plans accordingly.

Consult with outside service providers to insure consistency between settings.

Train home and school staff on ABA methodologies using a “hands-on” approach.

BUILDING BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS Trenton, NJ

Oct. 2010-Present B ehavior Analyst/Consultant

Providing behavior analytic services to children in home and public

school settings.

Conduct home visits and provide parent trainings.

Consult with Child Study Team members on appropriate goals and objectives for students

with behavioral and learning deficits.

Make recommendations for physically structuring both classroom and home settings to

minimize the opportunity for negative behaviors.

Conduct formalized FBA’s to provide baseline data for BIPs.

Work with school staff to develop and implement BIP’s.

Review behavioral data bi-weekly, and update plans accordingly.

Utilize ABA methodologies in both home and school settings.

Conduct staff trainings on a variety of topics.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CLINIC, INC. Newark, NJ

Aug. 2008-Present Autism Consultant

Provided autism specific consultation, support and training to parents, teachers,

caregi vers and professionals in local school districts as well as in the community.

Developed the “Neurons to Neighborhoods” model for autism education, combining a

number of methodologies including ABA, TEACCH, PECS, Incidental Teaching, etc.

Provide individualized training to teachers working in self-contained, inclusion and

mainstreamed classrooms.

Consult with teachers on physical and visual structure of their classrooms.

Consult on IEP and BIP development and implementation of students with ASD.

Support local Preschool Intervention Treatment Teams in assessing and evaluating students

with ASD.

Provide topic specific trainings to local schools and organizations on a variety of autism

related issues.

Develop and run home-based behavior therapy component of YDC’s clinical services.

Conduct FBA’s to use in the development of BIP’s as an outside consultant for school and

community organizations.

DAMAR SERVICES INC. Indianapolis, IN

Aug.2007-July 2008 Autism Specialist

Using Applied Behavior Analysis practices, provided individual and group

therapy to children and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Developed Individual Treatment Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans for each client as

well as consulted on development of IEP.

Wrote monthly and quarterly reports summarizing progress towards goals and objectives in

IEP, ITP and BIP.

Consulted with and trained teachers and education personnel on applied behavior techniques

as well as behavior modification at DAMAR Academy and local districts.

Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to reunite clients with their families and/or the

least restrictive environment.

Developed academic programs and tasks to promote a specialized autism curriculum

Integral member of the Autism Lecture Series team, hosting workshops for families of

children with ASD’s on topics such as sensory integration, behavior management, visual

supports, communication and assessment.

Conducted a weekly social skills therapy group for five clients with developmental

disabilities.

Participated in case conferences with clients unit or house manger, parents, teacher, speech

therapist, occupational therapist and direct care staff to review and revise the clients current

Individual Education Plan, Individual Treatment Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan .

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

CHRISTIAN SARKINE AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER Indianapolis, IN

Aug. 2006-Aug.2007 B ehavioral Data Specialist

Collected and analyzed behavior data on the children and caregivers in a

clinical setting.

Reinforced behavior programs and provided support to the primary therapist.

Prepared graphs to represent the data collected on each child and caregiver.

Prepared materials and structure individualized to the needs of each client including but not limed

to social stories, visual schedules, positive behavior supports and work tasks.

Assisted fellow team members in leading multiple week long professional trainings .

Integral member of the HANDS in Autis m Team, providing ongoing training and support to

members of the community.

Conducted functional behavior analysis in both clinic, home and school settings.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

DIVISION TEACCH Pittsboro, NC

Aug.2005-June 2006 Educational Developmental Assistant

Assisted in teaching a wide range of vocational, behavioral, social and communication skills

to adults across the autism spectrum at the Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC).

Implemented each resident’s IEP utilizing the TEACCH Philosophy.

Enabled residents to attend outings in the community on a regular basis.

Served as the staff advocate for one of the CLLC residents. Met with parents, doctors, and

supervisors to discuss changes in programs, medication and other client issues.

Completed detailed annual and monthly progress reports analyzing the daily data taken on all

vocational, social and independent living skills.

Worked closely with nurses, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and

other medical professionals to ensure best practices.

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Melbourne, FL

Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program, December 200 9

INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington, IN

Educational Specialist, Mental Health Counseling, December 2008

Master of Science, Counseling and Counselor Education, August 2008

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERISTY University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Services, August 2005

Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Team, Student Athlete Advisory Board

PUBLICATIONS

Pozdol, S., Swiezy, N., Stuart, M., & Beach, E. B. (May 2007). Social Skills Training in

Children with ASD: A Comparison of Weekly Groups and Summer Camp Formats.

Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior

Analysis, San Diego, CA.

Beach, E. B., Annan, V., & George, A. (May 2010). “Neurons to Neighborhoods”, a

classroom model for autism education. Poster presented at the 2010 Annual Convention

of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Antonio, TX

Beach, E. B., & Annan, V., (Jan. 2011). “Implementing the Neurons to Neighborhoods

Classroom Model for Autism into a Recreational Camp Setting. Poster to be presented at

the 2011 Autism Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, DC

PROFESSIONAL

New Jersey Certified School Counselor (September 2008)

Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised Certified Administrator (October 2008)

National Certified Counselor (January 2009)

New Jersey Licensed Associate Counselor (January 2009)

Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Trainer (February 2009)

CPR First Responder Training (August 2010)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (January 2011)

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