Developmental Therapist

Education

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA December 2018

Master of Education in Early Intervention with Autism Specialization Cumulative GPA: 3.96

University of Pittsburgh Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificates

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.53

Dean’s List Fall 2014/2015/2016, Spring 2016

Professional Experience

Pediatric Therapy Professionals April 2019-Present

Developmental Therapist - Independent Contractor, Allegheny County, Washington County, Westmoreland County

Provides in home developmental therapy services to children birth-3 years old and their families

Coaches parents on intervention strategies to increase communication, increase play skills, and decrease behaviors

Develops and implements developmentally appropriate strategies to meet the needs of each child based on level of skill

Collects data based on IFSP goal to report to Service Coordinator, therapists, and professionals on team

Completes client paperwork including quarterly reviews, annual reviews, discharge summaries, entry data, and exit data

Southwestern Human Services December 2018-April 2019

Behavior Specialist Consultant, Bethel Park, PA

Develops individualized treatment plans for children with behavioral concerns based on psychiatric evaluation

Coaches parents, school staff, and TSS on utilization of behavioral interventions

Collects an analyzes behavioral data in terms of frequency, duration, intensity, and function of client behavior

Southwestern Human Services May 2017-April 2019

Therapeutic Staff Support, Bethel Park, PA

Provide client-based behavior intervention strategies in the home, community and school setting

Collaborate with Behavior Specialist Consultant, families, and school staff on implementing behavioral interventions

Collect data and record daily progress note for each client

Graduate Internship Experience

Theiss Early Autism Program (TEAP), Pittsburgh, PA August 2018-December 2018

Graduate Classroom Assistant

Implemented evidenced-based behavioral interventions in a preschool setting for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Utilized Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and behavior support plans as intervention strategies to decrease problem behavior and increase adaptive skills

Facilitated the VB-MAPP during Discrete Trail Training sessions to increase functional communication skills

Collected data and used data-based decision making to target behavior change

River Pediatric Therapies, Achieva

Developmental Therapist Intern, Pittsburgh, PA May 2018-August 2018

Provided early intervention home-based services to children ages birth to 3 years with developmental disabilities

Implemented intervention strategies targeting multiple areas of development including, early childhood education, feeding and nutrition, physical, behavioral, cognitive, speech, and vision

Used home-based coaching to provide families with the skills to integrate learning opportunities into daily routines

DART Early Intervention Preschool, Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Graduate Classroom Assistant, Upper St. Clair, PA January 2018-April 2018

Created and implemented child specific intervention strategies

Collected and graphed data for each student’s IEP goals

Operated as the lead teacher by updating goals, creating lesson plans, running circle, and maintaining classrooms

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