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Joseph

DarbroBehavioral Statistician- Creative Musician (with BA in psychology & music, phi beta kappa)

Joseph Daniel Darbro

**** *. ********* **. ******* AZ 85028

631-***-**** ********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Basic academic and working experience in Applied Behavior Analysis Basic academic and working knowledge of the DSM IV TR Working experience using verbal and behavioral de-escalation methods Working experience using behavioral data collection methods Working experience in educational program design and modificationComputer Proficiency

Dynavox Mini Mo augmentative-communication computer programming Microsoft Word (60+ WPM) Research Experience

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York

Honors Psychology Program- Researcher September 2006 - January 2010 Investigating the relationship between musical expectations and text processing Found that reading fluency is disrupted when musical expectations are interfered with; even though this interference is subconscious Research has been submitted for publication in music-cognition literature

Work Experience

Sweetwater Strings, Phoenix, Arizona

Professional Musician, October 2010 - Present Performs string music in solo, duo, trio, and quartet chamber settings at weddings and special events

Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona ACT Program, Phoenix, Arizona

Instructional Assistant, August 2010 - December 2010 Facilitating communication for students in a grade-level classroom environment Providing ongoing observation and interaction to identify and provide effective supports and accommodations for students' sensory needs Working cooperatively with others to optimize student learning in the ACT environment Providing appropriate sensory supports in group music therapy sessions

Wal-Mart, Phoenix, Arizona

Maintenance Associate, January 2010 - October 2010 Sweep, mop, buff floors and clean spills Cleans restrooms, empties trash Assists with unloading trucks and other duties as needed

Long Island Developmental Consulting, Stony Brook, New York

Certified Teacher Assistant, November 2008 - April 2009 Designed and executed home-based education and behavior-management programming for an individual with severe autism Rigorously measured behavioral data over time and advocated for environmental changes to suit client and family-system needs Programmed a Dynavox Mini Mo computer to accomodate client communication needs

Developmental Disabilities Institute, Smithtown, New York

Community Instructor, August 2007- April 2009 Assisted 13 developmentally challenged individuals perform daily living skills in two group home settings Implemented individual support and behavior intervention plans AMAP approved and administered medications to six individuals Supervised shifts while insuring safety and protocol Provided support during behavioral crises Transported individuals to and from day program

SCO Family of Services, Glen Cove, New York

Residential Rehabilitation Specialist, December 2006 - April 2009 Provided ABA in the home of an individual with autism (see below*) Coordinated services provided among other therapists Contributed to leading monthly team meetings with a BCBA, parents, and other team members in which client progress was assessed and changes to the client program-regimen were made Typed up and disseminated team-meeting summaries between therapists Trained new therapists to work with the client

Independent Support Services Inc., Rock Hill, New York

Community Rehabilitation Specialist, September 2006 - March 2007 Provided community-based respite services for a 17 year old with PDD Education

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

B.A. in Music Composition and Psychology, May 2008

G.P.A.: 3.81

Award of Honor, Department of Psychology

Dean's List, 7 semesters

Magna Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa

Provost's Scholarship Recipient

Volunteer

VSA Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana April 2009-July 2009 Assisted VSA Master Instructor, Doug Babb, in teaching three sight-impaired individuals to play the guitar and piano

Note: Both the positions of Certified Teacher Assistant through LIDC and Residential Rehabilitation Specialist through SCO Family of Services were spent working with the same client.

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