Amy Wadsworth

• Course validation
• Review and assess content, structure, and alignment of courses with established standards and objectives
• Ensure that courses incorporate recent research findings, enhancing their relevance and keeping offerings up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field

• Facilitation of 3 courses: Applied Behaviour Analysis, Understanding Autism, and Supporting Preschool Children
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment that supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Assess student progress via course evaluations and provide constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes
• Confer and resolve education-related issues and problems with students, and additional College personnel support as required

• Developed and redeveoped 7 courses and their materials for Autism and Behavioural Science Program: Applied Behaviour Analysis, Field Placement 1 and 2, Placement Preparation, and Families and Teams and Autism Studies Program: Autism Studies Field Placement, Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Provided subject matter expertise on given courses, materials and lesson plans.
• Researched and incorporated current information and practice into curriculum
• Support for PLAR and Exemptions team by analyzing information and conducting reviews for courses in programs: Autism and Behavrioual Science, Autism Studies, Community and Justice Services, Child and Youth Care and Victimology
• Represented Autism and Behavioural Science program at meetings to serve as subject matter liaison as needed
• Participated in Program Quality Review, Annual Curriculum Review and Curriculum Implementation by gathering and preparing supporting documents for report findings and actively engaging in supporting changes that were required.

• Provide support and guidance to placement students in various programs: Autism Studies, Autism and Behavioural Science and Supportive Care Assistant
• Evaluate performance and convey constructive feedback to improve skills/knowledge.
• Utilize and navigate the online learning management system, Brightspace
• Liaise with multiple placement agency supervisors to ensure a coherent and coordinated approach to student learning and supervision.
• Close collaboration with other Algonquin College staff members, including the Online Field Placement Officer, Student Outreach Specialists, and the Academic Manager to provide students with a comprehensive support network and address any challenges that may arise during their placements

• Supported Autism and Behavioural Science student in a variety of Autism and Behavioural Science courses: Introduction to ABA, Challenging Behaviours, Ethics, Specialized Instructional Strategies, Behavioural Skill Building, Parent and Staff Training, Transition Planning and Implementation
• Collaborated with student to complete homework assignments
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
• Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
• Taught student remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
• Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.

Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and supervision of a BCBA for 2% of Behaviour Analytic Practice:

• Provided and coordinated professional development regarding principles of ABA and use of ABA instructional methods to school staff
• Supported and conducted training to school teams using ABA procedures when developing new or revised Behaviour Support Plans and safe intervention plans
• Facilitated meetings with family, school staff and other agencies as required in developing goals and putting programming in place to support goals
• Conducted assessments in determining goals and strategies for interventions plans for students ranging from preschool to high school age(3-21)
• Developed tracking systems to collect, summarize and analyze data related to implementation of strategies, behaviour support plans and safe intervention plans
• Prepared reports, maintained professional records and ensured student confidentiality in adherence to professional ethical expectations

Combined roles and responsibilities as the ASD Consultant and Senior Therapist roles as listed below.

Under the clinical supervision of BCBA:

• Provided support to classroom teams incorporating Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies through in-class coaching and informal workshops
• Led meetings and supported selection of appropriate goals and interventions
• Worked collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines
• Designed appropriate data collection and analysis to make data-based decisions to help monitor or modify intervention procedures.
• Discuss assessment results, goals, service options and progress with school staff and caregivers

• Under the clinical supervision of BCBA:
• Provided clinical and administrative supervision to Instructor Therapists delivering IBI services to clients
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans
• Maintained and updated detailed client records, Individual service plans and behaviour plans in Meditech
• Provideed ongoing direction and guidance to staff to ensure services are being delivered correctly and effectively.
• Reviewed behaviour plans and assessment outcomes.
• Reviewrf data and measure client progress.
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