You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Summary
Bilingual Behavior Specialist with fluency in Russian, experienced in ABA methodology, plan development, and knowledge of behavioral strategies. Well-versed in addressing clients' social, emotional, academic, and life needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Behavior Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform treatment planning.
Consulted with families on best practices for supporting their loved ones in achieving behavioral goals.
Supervised behavior technicians and provided feedback and training.
Collected and analyzed data to monitor client progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Instructor
Azbuka ABA, International School
08.2021 - Current
Conducted weekly webinars using PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Grading of coursework and tests.
Modules taught:
Advanced topics in Behavior Analysis
Ethical and Professional Conduct.
Personnel Supervision and Management.
40-hour training for RBT candidates
Behavioral Therapist
Newton North High School
01.2020 - 09.2022
Taught important social, communication, vocational, and self-care skills to 6-8 students per day.
Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
Encouraged students and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
ABA Specialist, BCaBA
Remote Private Practice
04.2019 - 07.2022
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Functional Analyses and develop behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
Individual educational programs and behavior intervention plans were developed and effectively established for 12 clients aged 3 to 12 years.
Conducted weekly training sessions for parents.
Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient
BCaBA (remote)
ABA Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Functional Analyses and develop behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
Individual educational programs and behavior intervention plans were developed and effectively established for 6 clients aged 3 to 7 years.
Conducted weekly training sessions for parents and staff.
Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each client
Behavioral Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
Worked one-to-one with clients aged from 2 to 5 years old at home, school, and other settings.
Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Health Works, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2019
Worked one-to-one teaching individuals aged 5-7 years old with autism at home;
Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies.
Education
Master's - Psychology
Touro University Worldwide, Los Alamitos, CA
Graduate Degree - Behavior-Analytic Coursework
Republican Medical Institute LLP, Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan
Master of Business Administration - Management, Non-Profit
Moscow University of Management, Moscow, Russia
Master's - Engineering & Teaching
St Petersburg Polytechnic University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Skills
Practical Functional Assessment
Skill-Based Treatment of Severe Problem Behavior
Behavioral Intervention Plans
Trauma-informed care
Functional Behavior Assessment
Assessment tools (VB-Mapp, ABLLS-R)
Parent and Staff Training
Project Management
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Google Applications (Spreadsheets, Docs, Classroom)