CHRISTINE TANNER
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Seasoned behavior therapist with several years of experience helping clients improve behaviors in different environments using diverse therapeutic techniques. Positive and upbeat professional with expertise in developmental delays. Bringing broad range of field experience to carryout effective behavior programs. Behavior Therapist experienced in treatment planning and applying teaching and training scenarios to improve client behaviors. Demonstrates excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills through consistent feedback and care plan development. Collaborates with healthcare providers, referral partners, and families to build strong support network for clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor
Pryor, Linder and Associates
04.2024 - Current
- Behavior Therapist contracts working with children or youth with developmental disabilities, as well as consulting to Peel Region Childcares.
Instructor (part Time)
Humber/Guelph University
09.2014 - Current
- Taught courses in the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care program, Developmental Service Worker diploma program, Social Service Worker diploma program, and Behavior Science Certificate Program; courses can be provided upon request.
- Developed a Human Sexuality course for the DSW program, Family Issues for the CYC program, and am currently working on a Supporting Healthy Relationships course for the DSW program.
- I have provided MICRO-CREDENTIAL workshops to school staff in the Guelph region on ADHD classroom strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Instructor (part Time)
Sheridan College
01.2014 - Current
- I have taught several courses at Sheridan College - the consistent course I teach is Professional Practice which includes supervising students at their practicum in the community.
Child and Youth Practitioner / Behaviour Therapist
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
06.2012 - 04.2024
- 2012-2020 - Child and Youth Care Practitioner - Concurrent Disorder Unit for Youth ages 13-21.
- 2013–2015: Behavior Therapist Contract in the Forensic Division.
- 2020-2024 - Behavior Therapist working in the Schizophrenia Department.
- Supervised behavior therapists for the required hours to become certified.
- Attending Community of Practice meetings and collaborating with other behavior therapists.
Behaviour Analyst
Inner City Health Network
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided support with behavior management for individual clients and their housing staff who lived in the community homeless until placed in housing.
- Provided support for individuals to accomplish personal goals and maintain housing.
- Educated staff members on proper behavioral management procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to clients using Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to increase adaptive functioning in individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Analyzed data collected from program evaluations and made recommendations for improvements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessment results and interventions used.
Behaviour Consultant
Adventure Place
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Provide behavior consultation to resource consultants and educators in Toronto licensed daycares. Parent meetings and behavior intervention plans were created and monitored for effectiveness.
Child and Youth Counsellor/ Crisis Counsellor (casual/contract)
The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Crisis Counselor – Crisis Emergency Service Department of Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychiatric and Eating Disorder unit
Child & Youth Therapist
Ministry of Child & Youth Services
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Thistletown Regional Centre - TRE-ADD (Treatment, research and education for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Program)
Education
Certificate for Behavioural Sexologist - Behaviour Analysis
CBS
Online05.2025
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis Certification Board
Online06-2018
Masters of Education - Developmental Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO –OISE
Toronto, ON01.2010
Graduate Academic Certificate - Applied Behaviour Analysis
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Asynchronous01.2007
B.A. - Child and Youth Counsellor
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
Toronto, ON01.2003
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Counseling techniques
- Team collaboration
- Workshop facilitation
- Client assessment
- Client relationship building
References
Available upon request
Awards
Psychology Award – Excellence in Clinical Practice, CAMH, 02/01/15
Current Membership
- OACYC – Ontario association of child and youth care workers
- ONTABA – Ontario Association of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Accomplishments
- Psychology Excellence Award - CAMH 2015
Certification
- 2018 BCBA certification
- 2024 R. BA (ON) certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Pryor, Linder and Associates
04.2024 - Current
Behaviour Analyst
Inner City Health Network
09.2018 - 09.2020
Behaviour Consultant
Adventure Place
04.2016 - 09.2018
Instructor (part Time)
Humber/Guelph University
09.2014 - Current
Instructor (part Time)
Sheridan College
01.2014 - Current
Child and Youth Practitioner / Behaviour Therapist
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
06.2012 - 04.2024
Child and Youth Counsellor/ Crisis Counsellor (casual/contract)
The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2003 - 01.2015
Child & Youth Therapist
Ministry of Child & Youth Services
01.2000 - 01.2012
Certificate for Behavioural Sexologist - Behaviour Analysis
CBS
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis Certification Board
Masters of Education - Developmental Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO –OISE
Graduate Academic Certificate - Applied Behaviour Analysis
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
B.A. - Child and Youth Counsellor
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
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