Dan Bacon, MA, BCBA

Experience

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  St. Mark Lutheran Preschool

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  Inclusion Specialist & Lead Teacher

  Developed and led staff & parent trainings regarding issues of inclusion, program development, data collection, and naturalistic intervention techniques.Taught three to five-year-old students, integrating evidence-based practice into an inclusive early childhood environment.Coordinated student goals and services with school district & early intervention professionalsSupervised and trained assistant teachers.

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  ABAcus Behavioral Health

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Clinical Supervisor

  Supervised in-home and school-based programs for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.Conducted assessments, created family-centered intervention programs, wrote reports, and maintained client files.Developed and implemented parent training curriculum in ABA interventions, including NDBI, DTT & PECS.

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  San Diego State University

  Jan 2016 - now

  Lecturer

  I am a lecturer in the College of Education, teaching in the departments of Child & Family Development as well as Special Education.Courses TaughtCFD 275: Learning Environments & Developmentally Appropriate PracticeCFD 375B: Human Development & Learning: Early/Middle ChildhoodCFD 378B: Laboratory Experience: Preschool/Kindergarten (Fieldwork Supervision)CFD 475: Promoting Behavior Support & Classroom Organization in Early Childhood SettingsCFD 580: Observation and Assessment of Young Children’s Environments & RelationshipsCFD 590: Children with Special NeedsCFD 598: Reflective Learning PortfolioCFD 671A: Seminar in Supporting Early Childhood Mental Health: Positive Behavior Support& Early InterventionsSPED 530: Issues in Autism (Co-Taught)SPED 635: Assessment: Early Childhood Special Education and Moderate/Severe Disabilities(Co-Taught) Show less