Highlights of Qualifications

Bachelor of Education (University of Ottawa) (2007)

Social Service Worker Diploma (Algonquin College) (2004)

Honours Bachelor of Arts (University of Toronto) (1998-2000)

Bachelor of Arts ( McGill University ) (1996-1998)

Five years of experience delivering Applied Behavioural Analysis using the principles of Skinner's Verbal Behaviour to assist children with Autism

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by participating in a number of workshops/courses in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) techniques

 

Workshops / Training

2010 (Mar) Teaching children with developmental disabilities to speak: Current research and best practice, two day workshop, Speakers: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP, Nancy R. Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP, Tamara S. Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP

2009 (March) Teaching Verbal Behaviour in the Intensive Teaching Environment
Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA and Holly Kibbe, MS, BCBA Establishing Operations Inc. 2 day workshop (Ottawa).

2008 (November) A Behavioural Analysis of Eye Contact as a Language Pragmatic Skill and How to Teach It to Children with Autism. Dr. Vincent Carbone. BCBA (Toronto).

2008 (November) Increasing Following Instructions and Accepting "No" Through Teaching Interactions and Music Lyrics. April Wallace, Marie-Line Jobin, Gary Bernfeld, Pauline and Steve Harvey (Toronto).

2008 (November) Ontario Benchmarks of Progress in Intensive Behavioural Intervention. Tracie Linblad, SLP., Dr. Nancy Freeman, PhD. (Toronto).

2008 (November) Effectiveness of Peer-Mediated Social Skills Training for Students with Autism: Prerequisites for Generalization. Carmen Hall, Michelle Servais, Charmaine Chadwick (Toronto).

2008 (October) Introduction to Oral Motor and Articulation Skills
Jacquee Glance, SLP

2008 (August) Teaching Verbal Behaviour to Children with Autism and Related Disabilities Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behaviour
Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Ed. D., BCBA

2008 (June) Food Acceptance
Half-Day Consultation with Mary Champagne

2008 (June) Establishing Operations Inc.: Workshop #3 Teaching Verbal Behaviour in the Natural Environment
Holly Kibb, MS, BCBA and Cherish Twigg , MS , BCBA

2008 (June) Food Acceptance
Half-Day Consultation with Evelyn Sparks

2008 (March) One day in-centre consultation with Dr. Mark Sundberg, Ph. D., BCBA

2008 (March) Twenty-two Language and Learning Barriers That Can Affect Children with Autism: Assessment, Analysis and Intervention, One Day Workshop
Dr. Mark Sundberg, Ph. D., BCBA

(2007) Classroom Management Workshop

(2006) Shaping Speech in Children with Autism with Emphasis on Kaufman Assessment and Strategies
Tamara Kasper, MS,CCC-SLP, BCBA

(2006) MATH Summit VI: Supporting Excellence

(2006) Four Blocks Literacy Conference

(2005) Make ‘N' Take Workshop: Sensory and Fine Motor Fun

(2005) Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) Training
Ministry of Community and Social Services

 

Certificates

St. John's Ambulance First Aid, Standard Training (2007)

Tribes TLC 24 Hour Basic Course (2006)

Montessori Assistant Certificate (2002)

 

Relevant Employment History:

March 2008 to present Senior Therapist, The Portia Learning Centre Inc.(Ottawa)

2007-2008 Lead Instructor Therapist, The Portia Learning Centre Inc.(Ottawa)

2008 Respite Worker (Private Families) (Ottawa) Provided one on one support to adults with developmentally and physically challenged adults

2008 Classroom Volunteer (Ottawa) Provided academic support to elementary school aged children

2006-2007 Practice Teacher (Ottawa) Responsible for daily lesson plans, assessment and evaluation of student work

2004-2006 Instructor Therapist (Toronto/New Liskeard) Provided one to one support using Applied Behavioural Analysis techniques to children with Autism at home, in centre and in school settings

1999-2003 Educational Assistant/Teaching Assistant (Toronto/New Liskeard) Provided one to one academic support to high risk students and children in an alternative educational setting (Montessori)

2004 Counsellor (Ottawa) Provided life skills training to the residents' of St. Mary's Home