Punerva Sara Tewari
Brampton,ON
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst equipped with the positive attitude and patience necessary to teach those with disabilities and behavioral problems using the principles of applied behavior analysis. Over 11 years of experience working with autistic children and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fieldwork Experience Supervisor
Aim Pediatric Therapy
01.2022 - Current
- Supervision of 5 candidates seeking to gain board certification
- Monitor skills of the trainee throughout supervised fieldwork
- Conduct behavioral-skills training for trainee
- Model technical, professional, and ethical behavior
- Guide development of behavioral case conceptualization and problem-solving and decision-making repertoires
- Review trainee’s written materials (e.g., behavior programs, data sheets, reports) and delivering related feedback about products
- Oversee and evaluate effects of trainee’s behavior-analytic service delivery
- Conduct weekly meetings, both in individual and group formats to cover the BACB task list with trainees
BCBA/Clinical Supervisor
Aim Pediatric Therapy
06.2014 - Current
- Write and implement programs utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis to teach kids with autism independent functional skills.
- Collect data on skill programs and behaviors to assure improvement and independence.
- Provide training for parents/guardians to implement aspects of applied behavior analysis in the home.
- Create and implement behavioral support plans based on the function of the behavior.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to determine the function of problem behaviors.
- Supervise Behavioral Therapists on each case.
- Assist in training newly hired Behavioral Therapists.
- Write quarterly and concurrent reports on clients to represent data collection.
- Create monthly graphs to assure progress within programs.
Instructor Therapist
Teach To Learn Clinics
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported children and adolescents with behavioral issues, developmental delays, and autism in their homes, schools and communities. ·
- Utilized behavioral techniques to teach child coping skills and socialization techniques. ·
- Helped teach parents/guardians and teachers techniques to help child.
Program Facilitator
Autism Ontario- Peel
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Helped create therapeutic atmosphere for kids ages 7-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Lead weekly group sports activities as a form of motor and social skills development
- Set boundaries and limits to help kids achieve personal goals.
- Assisted in teaching and modeling adaptive social skills.
- Helped implement a token economy which used positive reinforcement to promote positive and adaptive behaviors.
Education
Ph.D. - Behaviour Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONMasters of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue Global University
Cambridge, MA06.2018
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Knowledge of use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Fast learner
- Adept at working with special needs children
- 11 years experience working in field of applied behavior analysis with children with autism
- Experience with assessments such as ABLLS-R, FAST, MAS and VB-MAPP
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-21-49182
Timeline
Fieldwork Experience Supervisor
Aim Pediatric Therapy
01.2022 - Current
BCBA/Clinical Supervisor
Aim Pediatric Therapy
06.2014 - Current
Instructor Therapist
Teach To Learn Clinics
10.2012 - 06.2014
Program Facilitator
Autism Ontario- Peel
10.2011 - 02.2012
Ph.D. - Behaviour Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
Masters of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue Global University
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-21-49182
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