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Amber Crudup

Bolingbrook

Summary

Dedicated and patient-focused Board Certified Behavior Analyst driven to provide compassionate care in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Focused on utilizing various evidence-based interventions to aid in creative and individualized intervention plans to enhance client outcomes. My expertise in autism spectrum disorders and exceptional communication skills have significantly improved treatment efficiency. Known for fostering strong clinical team collaborations, I've effectively trained staff, ensuring high-quality care and increased client engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Clinical Director

Action Behavior Centers
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
  • Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to understand root causes of behaviors, guiding more effective interventions.
  • Enhanced client self-management skills through targeted behavior modification programs, leading to improved daily functioning.
  • Tailored behavior support plans to individual needs, promoting greater independence among clients with developmental disorders.
  • Guided families through process of understanding and supporting behavior change, strengthening family involvement in treatment.
  • Enhanced patient treatment efficiency and outcome by undergoing regular case review meetings, leading to more cohesive treatment plans.
  • Coached and evaluated therapist clinical effectiveness
  • Served as a new behavior therapist preceptor-training and assisting individuals to earn their RBT credential and implement effective ABA treatment delivery with patients ranging from 18 months to 8 years of age.
  • Assist Clinical Director with case review completion on a "as needed" basis
  • Perform group supervision with Practicum students
  • Perform day-to-day duties as assigned by Clinical Director

Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Action Behavior Centers
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
  • Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to understand root causes of behaviors, guiding more effective interventions.
  • Enhanced client self-management skills through targeted behavior modification programs, leading to improved daily functioning.
  • Tailored behavior support plans to individual needs, promoting greater independence among clients with developmental disorders.
  • Guided families through process of understanding and supporting behavior change, strengthening family involvement in treatment.
  • Enhanced patient treatment efficiency and outcome by undergoing regular case review meetings, leading to more cohesive treatment plans.
  • Coached and evaluated therapist clinical effectiveness
  • Served as a new behavior therapist preceptor-training and assisting individuals to earn their RBT credential and implement effective ABA treatment delivery with patients ranging from 18 months to 8 years of age.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Blue Bird Day
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans for adolescent clients individualized for their cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
  • Conduct naturalistic observation of clients within individual, home, and group settings.
  • Participate in on-going collaboration with each client's team of professionals, family, and additional caregivers to coordinate care for clients including: weekly emails, phone calls and in person discussions.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with client's families by providing caregiver training meetings, creating and modeling home programs, review treatment goals and updates, and providing parent support as needed.
  • Implement Blue Bird Day curriculum and theories of practice models supporting Blue Bird Day's therapeutic model in coordination with applied behavior analysis.
  • Complete daily treatment notes, daily data analysis and protocol modification, initial and semi-monthly evaluations, plan of care documents to update goals and other documentation as needed within required time frame.
  • Execute and follow the ethical standards for behavior analysts as outlined through the BACB.
  • Revise and update behavior support plans and behavior goals as data suggest any needs for intervention change.
  • Oversee staff implementation of behavior support plans and behavior goals.
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.

Senior Registered Behavior Technician

Blue Bird Day
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Provided 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy in home, clinic, and community-based environments.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.
  • Edit and review all Applied Behavioral Analysis session notes for new staff Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Coordinated and completed Registered Behavior Technician Exam Competency with transitioning Therapeutic Assistants and Behavior Therapists.
  • Provided mentorship and support to current Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Collaborated with scheduling team to manage caseload requirements.
  • Participated in all team meetings and online trainings, ensuring to follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Completed all daily treatment notes, daily data input and analysis, annual evaluations, plan of care documents and other documentations as needed for effective case management.
  • Assisted Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with regular treatment plan updates as well as supporting and training families on treatment plan implementation.
  • Created visual supports individualized for client for usage in home and in clinic ranging from visual schedules to social stories, to help support therapy goals.
  • Participated in on-going collaboration with client's team and family including weekly emails, phone calls and in person discussions.
  • Learned and reviewed specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies to Registered Behavior Technicians,
  • Supported clients using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Implemented Blue Bird Day curriculum and to theories of practice models supporting Blue Bird Day's therapeutic model.


Registered Behavior Technician

Blue Bird Day
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Provided 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy in home, clinic, and community-based environments.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.
  • Completed all daily treatment notes, daily data input and analysis, annual evaluations, plan of care documents and other documentations as needed for effective case management.
  • Collaborated with scheduling team to manage caseload requirements.
  • Created visual supports individualized for client for usage in home and in clinic ranging from visual schedules to social stories, to help support therapy goals.
  • Participated in on-going collaboration with client's team and family including weekly emails, phone calls and in person discussions.
  • Learned and reviewed specialized behavior approaches to implement with adolescent clients.
  • Supported clients using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Participated in all team meetings and online trainings, ensuring to follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented Blue Bird Day curriculum and to theories of practice models supporting Blue Bird Day's therapeutic model.
  • Participated in weekly meeting with Behavior Therapy Department.


Supervising Therapeutic Assistant

Blue Bird Day
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Supervised all company paraprofessionals within the program.
  • Created and maintained schedules for all therapeutic assistants, oversaw operations for active clients, and provided support within classrooms as needed.

Therapeutic Assistant

Blue Bird Day
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Assisted all company therapists, staff, and clients with compassionate and detail-oriented care.
  • Organized and collected daily company data
  • Assisted with daily lesson preparation as well as organizing protocols such as the Picture Exchange Communication
  • Assisted in the upkeep and maintenance of the facility.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis-Emphasis in Autism

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2016

Skills

  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Clinical Team Collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Group Facilitation Support
  • Crisis Situations
  • Communication Skills
  • Treatment Plans
  • Flexible
  • Creative
  • Time Management

Certification

  • BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • CPR-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • CPI

Timeline

Assistant Clinical Director

Action Behavior Centers
05.2024 - Current

Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Action Behavior Centers
07.2023 - 05.2024

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Blue Bird Day
03.2021 - 07.2023

Senior Registered Behavior Technician

Blue Bird Day
01.2021 - 03.2021

Registered Behavior Technician

Blue Bird Day
07.2018 - 12.2020

Supervising Therapeutic Assistant

Blue Bird Day
11.2017 - 11.2018

Therapeutic Assistant

Blue Bird Day
12.2016 - 11.2017

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis-Emphasis in Autism

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Illinois At Chicago

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