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Marina Sorokina

Marina Sorokina

Behavior Analyst
North Reading,MA
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)

Certification

  • Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst BACB 0-21-11834
  • License of Applied Behavior Analyst Assistant. LAABA 10000024
  • International Behavior Analyst IBAO 39682129
  • Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment - 1–01–00119


Languages

Russian
English

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Behavior Analyst - Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Instructor - Azbuka ABA, International School
08.2021 - Current
BCaBA (remote) - ABA Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Behavioral Therapist - Newton North High School
01.2020 - 09.2022
ABA Specialist, BCaBA - Remote Private Practice
04.2019 - 07.2022
Behavioral Therapist - Beacon ABA Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Behavioral Therapist - Behavioral Health Works, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst BACB 0-21-11834
  • License of Applied Behavior Analyst Assistant. LAABA 10000024
  • International Behavior Analyst IBAO 39682129
  • Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment - 1–01–00119


Touro University Worldwide - Master's, Psychology
Republican Medical Institute LLP - Graduate Degree, Behavior-Analytic Coursework
Moscow University of Management - Master of Business Administration, Management, Non-Profit
St Petersburg Polytechnic University - Master's, Engineering & Teaching
Marina SorokinaBehavior Analyst